Miss Universe Walkout After Director Insults Miss Mexico

The glitz of the Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand took a dramatic turn this week when a live-streamed confrontation escalated into a full-scale walkout. The spark? A public rebuke of Fátima Bosch – representing Mexico – by veteran pageant executive Nawat Itsaragrisil, who reportedly called her a “dumb head” in front of other contestants. 

What Happend at a Sashing Cermony?

During a sashing ceremony on November 4, Bosch was singled out for allegedly not posting promotional content for Thailand, according to the director. “Mexico, where are you?” the livestream shows him asking. When she tried to respond, he interrupted: “If you follow the orders from your national director, you’re a dumbhead.” Feeling disrespected, Bosch stood her ground: “Because I have a voice. You are not respecting me as a woman,” she replied. 

That moment triggered something bigger. Contestants walked out in solidarity — including 2024 winner Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark, who said in a statement: “When you silence one woman, you silence all women.” The backlash prompted the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) to step in. MUO president Raúl Rocha Cantú condemned the director’s behaviour and announced that Itsaragrisil’s role will be limited for the remainder of the competition. 

Damage Control Mode

Itsaragrisil later apologised — visibly emotional, he said: “I am human. I didn’t intend to harm anyone.” Meanwhile, Bosch posted on social media: “No one can shut our voice.” 

As the pageant heads toward its final on November 21, the drama is far from buried. For fans of celebrity culture and pageant intrigue, this is the kind of behind-the-glamour story that makes headlines.