It’s the pageant scandal everyone’s talking about. After Miss Thailand Director Nawat Itsaragrisil publicly insulted Miss Mexico during a livestreamed Miss Universe Thailand event, chaos broke out — and the video has since gone viral around the world.

"I didn't say 'dumbhead' even for one second. You can check it again. I said 'damage'," he said. Follow us on Instagram , TikTok, and WhatsApp for the latest stories and breaking news.

Itsaragrisil’s apology tour came after he shared a surprising confrontation with Mexico’s Miss Universe delegate, Fátima Bosch, during a pre-pageant event on Tuesday. Bosch was singled out by Itsaragrisil before the annual sashing ceremony.

Mexico’s representative, Fátima Bosch, found herself in an uncomfortable situation after Nawat Itsaragrisil, the director of the Miss Universe organization in Thailand, reportedly asked security to remove her from an event.

Miss Universe Mexico Fátima Bosch is "stronger than ever" after an awkward confrontation with Miss Universe executive Nawat Itsaragrisil in Thailand.

The Miss Universe 2025 competition has been thrown into controversy after winner Victoria Theilvig stormed out of a live-streamed event.