The Miss Universe pageant’s “scheduled events and activities will continue as planned, in full cooperation with the host country and MGI, reaffirming our shared goal of delivering an exceptional global celebration that reflects the values of diversity, empowerment, and inclusion that define the Miss Universe legacy.”

Miss Universe executive Nawat Itsaragrisil confronted contestant Fátima Bosch during a gathering livestreamed on Tuesday, Nov. 4

Itsaragrisil is a popular Thai media personality as well as the national director of Miss Universe Thailand and an executive of the Miss Universe Organization. He is also the owner of the Miss Grand International pageant.

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

During a pre-pageant event for Miss Universe in Thailand on Nov. 4, Nawat Itsaragrisil had a heated exchange with Miss Mexico. Itsaragrisil has since apologized for his actions multiple times.

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 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.

Diana Fast, who was slated to represent Germany at the 2025 Miss Universe pageant in Thailand, has announced that she will no longer be competing in the competition