Miss Universe executive Nawat Itsaragrisil apologises, faces ban after clash with Miss Mexico: ‘Every woman deserves respect’

Miss Universe Executive Faces Backlash After Clash with Miss Mexico

The incident occurred on November 4 during a live-streamed Miss Universe sashing ceremony ahead of the Miss Universe 2025 competition in Bangkok. Although beauty pageants usually showcase elegance, tensions escalated behind the scenes.

Conflict During the Sashing Ceremony

Nawat Itsaragrisil, president of Miss Grand International (MGI), confronted Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, because she missed a sponsorship shoot to film with Telemundo. During the confrontation, Nawat shouted,

“Stop. If anyone wants to continue the contest, sit down.”

Bosch then left the ceremony, followed by several delegates who showed solidarity by walking out with her.

Public Reprimand and Alleged Exclusion

Nawat publicly reprimanded Bosch and asked security to remove her from the event, which sparked criticism. In a separate video, he appeared to single out Miss Mexico, saying everyone was welcome back “except Mexico,” and accused Bosch of “talking too much.”

Bosch’s Response

Fátima Bosch shared her perspective on TikTok, accusing the pageant president of disrespect towards her.

“Every woman deserves respect.”

Incident Impact

Author’s summary: The Miss Universe 2025 sashing ceremony was overshadowed by a clash between Nawat Itsaragrisil and Miss Mexico, highlighting tensions and respect issues within beauty pageants.

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The Indian Express The Indian Express — 2025-11-06