The Miss Universe 2025 pageant, being held this year in Thailand, has been rocked by controversy. Fatima Bosch , representing Mexico, was publicly insulted by Nawat Itsaragrisil, a member of the local organizing committee, during a reception attended by the other contestants. According to footage circulating on social media, Mr. Itsaragrisil called the contestant "stupid" after she explained that she had followed the instructions of her national committee. The situation quickly escalated when the young woman attempted to respond, prompting security to intervene and the contestant to leave in tears.
An immediate reaction from the participants
In response to this humiliation, several contestants left the room in solidarity with Fátima Bosch. Footage shows a massive outpouring of support, with some Miss Universe contestants gathering outside to protect and support their fellow contestant. The reigning Miss Universe, Victoria Kjær Theilvig, condemned the behavior as "more than just disrespectful" and publicly expressed her support for Bosch, emphasizing the courage required to stand up for oneself in such situations.
Several candidates, including Miss Panama, Miss Costa Rica, Miss Palestine and Miss Puerto Rico, showed their support for Fátima Bosch, emphasizing that defending her rights and dignity was an act of courage and self-respect.
Fatima Bosch: "He calls me an idiot because he's in conflict with my committee"
Fátima Bosch denounced a blatant injustice. She maintains that her actions were in accordance with the instructions of her national committee and that she never sought to provoke conflict. "He calls me an idiot because he's in conflict with my committee, and that's unfair. No one can silence us ," she declared, condemning the disrespectful and humiliating treatment of women.
The jury comes to the aid of Fátima Bosch
Following this incident, one of the jury members, pianist and composer Omar Harfouch , reacted immediately, expressing his full support for Fátima Bosch and denouncing the lack of respect shown to the young woman, which he deemed totally unacceptable.
For its part, the Miss Universe organization issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to the respect and safety of all participants. It emphasized maintaining "high standards of respect, safety, and integrity" during the event, while working closely with the host country.
