Bangkok, November 4, 2025 — In a dramatic and unprecedented moment at the Miss Universe 2025 lead-up event, several contestants staged a walkout after Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, was publicly insulted by Thai pageant director Nawat Itsaragrisil.
The incident occurred during a live-streamed press session, where Nawat called Miss Mexico “dumb” after she missed a sponsor shoot earlier in the day. When Miss Mexico was asked to explain her absence on camera, she refused to be publicly reprimanded and left the room. In a show of solidarity and protest against the disrespect, contestants from countries including Armenia, Canada, Palestine, Bahamas, and several others followed suit, leaving the event en masse.
Bangkok, November 4, 2025 — In a dramatic and unprecedented moment at the Miss Universe 2025 lead-up event, several contestants staged a walkout after Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, was publicly insulted by Thai pageant director Nawat Itsaragrisil.
The incident occurred during a live-streamed press session, where Nawat called Miss Mexico “dumb” after she missed a sponsor shoot earlier in the day. When Miss Mexico was asked to explain her absence on camera, she refused to be publicly reprimanded and left the room. In a show of solidarity and protest against the disrespect, contestants from countries including Armenia, Canada, Palestine, Bahamas, and several others followed suit, leaving the event en masse.