Miss Universe executive calls Miss Mexico a "dummy" in heated livestream exchange, sparking contestant walkout and controversy at pageant event.

A Miss Universe executive singled out and criticized one contestant at an event in Thailand, causing an international controversy after the video went viral.

Several Miss Universe contestants walked out of a pre-pageant event following a tense confrontation between Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch and executive Nawat Itsaragrisil.

Miss Universe executive Nawat Itsaragrisil confronted Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch in a heated pre-pageant exchange that led many contestants to walk out. Here's everything to know about the pageant controversy.

Several contestants walked out of a Miss Universe event this week when the pageant director berated Miss Mexico for not taking part in promotional activities.

Miss Universe President Raul Rocha Cantu addressed the controversy surrounding the treatment of Miss Universe Mexico ahead of the annual pageant.

Multiple contestants from the Miss Universe 2025 pageant walked out of an event in solidarity after an official of host nation Thailand publicly “humiliated” Miss Mexico.

Security was asked to escort her out, but once she headed toward the exit, many contestants stood and followed. The livestream caught Itsaragrisil shouting, “Stop, stop,” and ordering the women to “Sit down,” though the walkout continued.

Noelia Voigt, who won the Miss USA crown in 2023, weighed in on the controversy surrounding Miss Universe Thailand director Nawat Itsaragrisil.