The Miss Universe 2025 competitors has formally entered chaos mode. What was meant to be a celebration of magnificence and empowerment became a worldwide scandal after a confrontation between Thai pageant government Nawat Itsaragrisil and Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, went viral — sparking outrage, a contestant walkout and a wave of on-line backlash.
The drama unfolded throughout a sashing ceremony in Bangkok that was being livestreamed on the Miss Universe Thailand Fb web page. Nawat, who serves as Vice President for Asia and Oceania inside the Miss Universe Group (MUO), publicly questioned Bosch about lacking a sponsor shoot earlier that day. The alternate shortly escalated when he known as Bosch “dumb” and demanded she clarify herself in entrance of the room. When she refused to be belittled and insisted on “utilizing my voice,” he reportedly known as for “the weapons, safety.”
Visibly shaken, Bosch quietly left the room. Moments later, a number of fellow contestants — together with reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig — adopted her out in solidarity. Clips of the second unfold like wildfire throughout TikTok, Instagram, and X (previously Twitter), the place followers known as it “probably the most empowering act in Miss Universe historical past.”
Hashtags like #StandWithMexico, #JusticeForFatima, and #MissUniverseThailand trended globally as viewers demanded accountability from the Miss Universe Group and condemned Nawat’s conduct.
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Bosch later addressed the media, telling reporters, “I actually love Thailand, and respect everyone,” earlier than explaining that she felt disrespected and wouldn’t stand for it. Her composure and calm response drew much more help on-line, particularly from followers in Latin America.
Within the hours following the confrontation, Miss Universe México issued a press release defending Bosch and condemning the incident. “What occurred immediately with @fatimaboschfdz in Thailand is unacceptable. No lady, on any stage, deserves to be insulted or humiliated,” the group wrote. “We firmly consider within the values that Miss Universe promotes: respect, dignity, and empowerment… The conduct of an individual who doesn’t belong to MU doesn’t characterize our beloved group.” The put up ended with a present of solidarity: “At the moment and all the time, Mexico stands with you, Fátima. Your power, your class, and your voice characterize the perfect of our nation.”
Assist for Bosch shortly snowballed on-line, with #WeStandWithFatima and #NawatDoesNotRepresentMU trending throughout Latin America as followers, former contestants, and nationwide administrators echoed the message.
Hours later, the Miss Universe Group launched its personal assertion from Bangkok reaffirming its “dedication to respect, security, and collaboration.” It learn: “The Miss Universe Group (MUO) reaffirms its dedication to working carefully with the host neighborhood, the Miss Grand Worldwide Group (MGI), and all native companions to make sure the continued success of the 74th Miss Universe competitors.” The group added {that a} high-level delegation, led by CEO Mario Búcaro, was touring to Thailand to “strengthen collaboration with the host nation, MGI, and related authorities,” and to “guarantee a safe {and professional} atmosphere for all delegates.”
