Miss Universe Contestants Walk Out After Pageant Executive Insults Miss Mexico
Several Miss Universe contestants left a pre-pageant event following a tense exchange between Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, and pageant executive Nawat Itsaragrisil.
Conflict Over Promoting Host Country
The dispute began when Itsaragrisil asked all contestants to promote Thailand on their social media platforms. Bosch declined this request, prompting Itsaragrisil to warn,
“You are in Thailand. You are in a game.”
Escalation During Photo Shoot
The confrontation intensified during a photo shoot about Thailand. Itsaragrisil insisted Bosch verbally agree to post promotional content, while Bosch tried to explain her position. Itsaragrisil accused her of prioritizing Miss Mexico’s directors over the Miss Universe team in Thailand and called her a
“dummy.”
When Itsaragrisil ordered Bosch to sit down, she responded,
“Because I have a voice. You’re not respecting me as a woman.”
Contestants Protest and Security Called
Other contestants protested loudly as Itsaragrisil called security to remove Bosch. As she left, Bosch told him,
“As women, you need to show respect for us.”
Author's Summary
The incident highlights tensions over cultural promotion and respect, leading to a visible protest by contestants and a public call for dignity toward women.