Miss Universe Contestants Walk Out After Organiser Berates Miss Mexico
Several contestants walked out of a Miss Universe event after the director of Miss Universe Thailand publicly reprimanded Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, during a pre-pageant ceremony. The incident, captured on a live-streamed video, has been widely shared online.
Confrontation Details
Miss Universe Thailand director, Nawat Itsaragrisil, criticized Ms. Bosch for not posting promotional content. When she protested, Mr. Nawat called security and threatened to disqualify anyone supporting her.
"If anyone wants to continue the contest, sit down. If you step out, the rest of the girls continue."
Ms. Bosch left the room, and several contestants followed in solidarity. Some contestants shouted back at Mr. Nawat as he raised his voice and repeatedly told Ms. Bosch to stop talking.
Reactions and Apologies
The Miss Universe Organisation condemned Mr. Nawat's behavior as "malicious." The director has since apologized for his actions.
After the incident, Ms. Bosch said the 60-year-old executive was "not respectful" and called her "dumb."
The contestants, all winners of national pageants, attended the event wearing their sashes and gowns.
Summary
The confrontation highlighted tensions in the pageant, with many contestants showing support for Miss Mexico by leaving the event in protest.
Author's Summary
This incident exposed serious misconduct by a pageant organizer, causing solidarity among contestants and sparking official condemnation and apology.
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