For over 70 years, the Miss Universe competition has claimed to celebrate women’s empowerment. But a bitter row has erupted after an organiser of the 2025 edition appeared to call Miss Mexico “dumb”, sparking a mass walkout by the contestants.

Miss Universe contestants barged out of a pre-pageant event as they protested an executive who called one contender a “dummy” and ordered her removal during a heated exchange caught on camera.

The Miss Universe Organization restricted Nawat Itsaragrisil after a viral exchange with Fatima Bosch involving an alleged insult in Thailand

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

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

Miss Universe President Raul Rocha has spoken out after Nawat Itsaragrisil's comments on Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch sparked fury.

Other contestants walked out in solidarity with Fátima after a heated discussion with Miss Universe exec, Nawat Itsaragrisil.

The Mexican TV host and Miss Universe 2021 winner criticized Nawat Itsaragrisil’s disrespectful behavior towards Miss Mexico, calling it “unacceptable.” Videos of Fátima Bosch, Miss Universe Mexico, being treated disrespectfully by Nawat Itsaragrisil,