Miss Universe 2025: Organizers take measures after clash with Miss Mexico

The Miss Universe Organization removed Thai director Nawat Itsaragrisil from events for the 2025 edition, in Bangkok, after he publicly reprimanded Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, during a sash ceremony on November 4th. The incident, broadcast live, sparked outrage among candidates, who left the event in solidarity with the Mexican woman. Itsaragrisil has been accused of calling Bosch “stupid”, which he denies, claiming to have used the term “stupid”. The organization announced legal measures against the executive.

The confrontation occurred when Itsaragrisil questioned Bosch for not posting promotional content from Thailand, demanding explanations in front of 122 candidates. After interruptions, he called security and threatened to disqualify anyone who supported the Mexican. Bosch left the venue, followed by other contestants, including the current Miss Universe, Victoria Kjær Theilvig, from Denmark.

• Focus of conflict: Nawat criticized Bosch for prioritizing a recording for Telemundo.
• Immediate reaction: Candidates such as Miss Canada and Miss Palestine came out in support.
• Official response: The organization limited Itsaragrisil’s participation in the event.

The president of the Miss Universe Organization, Raúl Rocha, condemned Itsaragrisil’s behavior, stating that he violated values of respect and dignity. The ceremony was suspended, and an international team was sent to Thailand to manage the contest.

Candidate reactions

Various partiesparticipants expressed outrage at Itsaragrisil’s attitude. Fátima Bosch highlighted that the incident reflects the fight for respect for women.

Miss Universe 2024, Victoria Kjær Theilvig, stated that humiliating a candidate is unacceptable. She left the event, reinforcing the importance of women’s rights.

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Medidas da organização

O presidente Raúl Rocha anunciou ações contra Itsaragrisil em vídeo nas redes sociais. Ele criticou a conduta do diretor, chamando-a de “abuso grave”.

A organização enviou o CEO Mario Búcaro à Tailândia para coordenar o evento. A relação com a Miss Grand International, presidida por Itsaragrisil, foi rompida.

Rocha reinforced that Miss Universe is a platform for empowerment. Legal measures were promised against the Thai executive.

Itsaragrisil will have minimal or no participation in events until November 21st. The competition will continue as planned, with the coronation on the scheduled date.

Executive Apology

Nawat Itsaragrisil issued a public apology at a press conference on November 5. He denied using the term “dumb”, claiming that his words were misinterpreted and that he was referring to “damage” caused by Bosch.

The executive stated that he had no intention of offending and apologized to the 75 candidates present. He highlighted the pressure of organizing the event and promised to collaborate with the organization.

Impact on social media

The video of the confrontation went viral, with hashtags like #StandWithFatima trending globally. Fans criticized Itsaragrisil and praised Bosch’s stance.

Miss Universe Mexico published support for the candidate, reinforcing that the director’s behavior does not represent the organization. The controversy reignited debates about respect in beauty contests.

Event context

Miss Universe 2025, in its 74th edition, takes place in Bangkok, at the Impact Challenger Hall, with additional events in Phuket and Pattaya. It is the fourth time that Thailand has hosted the contest.

More than 120 candidates compete for the crown, including representatives from PalEstina, Niger and Mayotte, debutants in the edition. The final is scheduled for November 21st.

The organization faces internal tensions, with reports of conflicts between Itsaragrisil and the Miss Universe leadership. The controversy exposed divisions in the management of the event.

Preparations continue

Despite the incident, the Miss Universe schedule remains unchanged. The candidates participated in a welcome event in Bangkok on November 5th.

The organization reinforced its commitment to safety and respect for participants. Mario Búcaro must guarantee the professional continuity of the competition.

The event maintains its global relevance, with an estimated audience of 500 million viewers. The coronation will be broadcast on Telemundo and Peacock.