6.11.2025
There was a stir at the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Thailand, after contestants staged a walk out in solidarity with Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch.
Trouble started when the host of Thailand Miss Universe director, Nawat Itsaragrisil, singled Fátima Bosch out, scolding her for taking directions from Miss Mexico’s National Director and not the hosts.
He even went so far as to call her ‘dumbhead’ in front of everyone. While Nawat initially addressed the entire room of the Miss Universe contestants, he only picked on her, asking her to leave. As a protest, the other contestants also promptly left the room.
However calm was restored when Mr. Nawat offered a public apology for his behaviour. Miss Mexico Fátima was back on the stage with the rest of the contestants for the next event. But she appeared teary-eyed, indicating that she was still, deep down, reeling from the earlier tension and humiliation.
On stage, among the rest of the contestants, Fátima was seen to be holding back her tears. She kept her gaze upwards repeatedly to stop her tears from falling. But despite her watery eyes, she maintained her composure and graceful posture.
Netizens stood in solidarity, “We stand with you…You strong queen,” one exclaimed, showing support. Another wrote in Mexican, “To be honest, she is very strong. Ordinary people would have walked out and gone back to their own country, but she remains tough and responsible for her country.”
Another shared, “Imagine how miserable she is,” recalling how harrowing the incident must have been for her, being singled out among so many participants in front of everyone and being called a ‘dumbhead.’
Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch and Thailand host Nawat 