The 74th Miss Universe pageant has removed Executive Director Nawat Itsaragrisil from all involvement in the 2025 competition following a heated confrontation with Miss Mexico 2025, Fátima Bosch. The incident, which unfolded during a pre-pageant event in Thailand on November 4, has sparked widespread outrage and prompted a swift response from pageant leadership, highlighting ongoing concerns about respect and empowerment within the organization.
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The controversy erupted at a promotional briefing streamed live on social media, where Itsaragrisil, who also serves as director of Miss Universe Thailand, publicly reprimanded Bosch for allegedly failing to post sufficient promotional content on her social media platforms. Witnesses and video footage captured the Thai businessman labeling Bosch as “dumb” or “dumbhead,” a remark that Bosch later described as “disrespectful and undermining” to her dignity as a woman.
Bosch, a 24-year-old entrepreneur and advocate for women’s rights from Guadalajara, stood her ground during the exchange, reportedly telling Itsaragrisil that his words were not respectful toward her or the other contestants. The tension escalated quickly, leading Bosch to exit the venue in protest, joined by several fellow competitors including reigning Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Kjaer Theilvig of Denmark in a show of solidarity. The walkout, captured on video and shared widely online, amplified calls for accountability, with many decrying the incident as emblematic of toxic dynamics in the pageant world.
In the days following the viral fallout, Miss Universe President Raúl Rocha Cantú addressed the scandal directly in a video statement posted to Instagram. Speaking in Spanish, Rocha announced Itsaragrisil’s immediate dismissal, emphasizing the organization’s unwavering commitment to its core values. “I have restricted Nawat’s participation in the events that are part of the 74th Miss Universe competition,” Rocha stated. “I won’t let the values of respect and dignity of women be violated.”
Rocha’s response also included broader measures: Miss Universe Organization (MUO) executives, including Chief Executive Mario Bucaro, have been dispatched to Thailand to oversee the remainder of the preparations. The MUO is reportedly considering legal action against Itsaragrisil for what it termed an “abuse of power” and an attempt to intimidate participants. This marks a significant intervention, as the pageantfeaturing 122 contestants from around the globe is set to culminate in its finale later this month in Bangkok.
Itsaragrisil, a longtime figure in the Thai beauty pageant scene, issued a tearful apology during a press conference on November 9, expressing regret for his words and claiming he had not anticipated the severity of the backlash. “I am deeply sorry for what happened,” he said, according to reports. However, the gesture did little to quell the criticism, with social media users and industry observers pointing to a pattern of controversies linked to his leadership, including past allegations of a “toxic environment” in affiliated pageants.
Bosch, who has since returned to rehearsals, released a statement reaffirming her resolve. “Los mexicanos no nos rendimos, porque rendirse nunca ha sido parte de nuestra historia,” she wrote on Instagram, translating to: “We Mexicans don’t give up, because giving up has never been part of our history.” Her poise in the face of adversity has garnered praise from fans and fellow contestants alike, positioning her as a symbol of resilience amid the scandal.
As the pageant presses forward, all eyes will be on how the MUO rebuilds trust and ensures the spotlight remains on the contestants’ stories of strength and ambition. The 2025 Miss Universe competition is scheduled for November 25, promising a blend of glamour, talent, and global unity minus the shadows of this week’s drama.
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