Drama at the Miss Universe sash ceremony in Thailand has turned a beauty pageant into a battleground for respect and dignity.
On November 4, 2025, a heated confrontation during the annual sash event spiraled into a walkout by over a dozen contestants, including the reigning Miss Universe, after an executive publicly humiliated a participant.
During the ceremony, Nawat Itsaragrisil, a key executive director of the Miss Universe Organization and a Thai businessman, took the stage with a bone to pick. He zeroed in on contestants who skipped a sponsorship social media shoot, claiming it showed a lack of commitment.
Itsaragrisil’s ire landed squarely on Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, whom he accused of disrespect for not joining the shoot. Things got uglier when he called her a “dummy” in a tense, four-minute public exchange—hardly the crowning moment of grace one expects at such an event.
Bosch wasn’t about to take that lying down, defending herself and alleging disrespect toward her as a woman. Itsaragrisil doubled down, blaming her for listening to her national directors over his team, before shockingly calling security to escort her out. Talk about a pageant faux pas that’s more cringe than charm.
After the altercation, Bosch exited the room on her own terms, leaving a stunned audience behind. The incident, broadcast live on Facebook by Miss Universe Thailand, showed the raw disrespect in real time—no editing could soften that blow.
In a powerful display of unity, over a dozen contestants, including current Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig, walked out in support of Bosch. If pageants are about empowering women, this was a masterclass in standing up against overreach—woke or not, it’s hard to argue with sisterhood.
Theilvig didn’t mince words to reporters, framing the incident as a broader issue of women’s rights. “This is about women’s rights. We have respect for everyone, but this is not how things can be handled,” she said on November 4, 2025, showing leadership that transcends a tiara.
Miss Universe President Raúl Rocha Cantú also weighed in, condemning Itsaragrisil’s actions as humiliating and intimidating, especially for summoning security to silence Bosch. Cantú’s response was swift, dispatching newly elected CEO Mario Búcaro to oversee the remaining events and curb Itsaragrisil’s role—a move that smells like damage control with a side of accountability.
Fans and viewers, livid over the incident, flooded social media with calls for Itsaragrisil’s dismissal and a public apology to Bosch. One Instagram user fumed, “Hold @nawat.tv accountable disrespecting contestants,” reflecting a sentiment that this isn’t just drama—it’s a betrayal of the pageant’s values.
Itsaragrisil attempted to address the backlash on Instagram the next morning, offering a half-hearted mea culpa about making people uncomfortable and citing his limited patience. If that’s an apology, it’s about as convincing as a dollar-store tiara—most fans aren’t buying it.
The timing couldn’t be worse, with the Miss Universe crowning ceremony set for November 20, 2025. Will this controversy overshadow the glitz and glamour, or will organizers manage to restore some semblance of dignity before the big night?
Let’s be clear: pageants like Miss Universe are supposed to celebrate strength, beauty, and cultural pride, not serve as a stage for petty power plays. When an executive berates a contestant in public, it’s not just bad manners—it’s a slap in the face to the spirit of the event.
While some might cry “cancel culture” over the push to oust Itsaragrisil, this isn’t about silencing anyone—it’s about demanding basic respect for women who’ve earned their place on that stage. Conservative values champion dignity and personal responsibility, and this incident fails on both counts.
As the fallout continues, one thing is certain: this year’s Miss Universe pageant will be remembered not for who wins the crown, but for who stood up when it mattered most. Here’s hoping the organization takes a hard look at its leadership before the spotlight dims.
