The Miss Universe 2025 competition, set to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, has found itself in the midst of controversy after a confrontation between a senior pageant official and Miss Universe Mexico, Fátima Bosch, prompted an unexpected act of solidarity — a walkout led by several contestants, including the reigning Miss Universe Victoria Theilvig.

During a live-streamed sashing ceremony on the Miss Universe Thailand Facebook page, Nawat Itsaragrisil, vice president for Asia and Oceania at the Miss Universe Organisation, publicly reprimanded Bosch for allegedly missing a sponsor shoot earlier that day.

He accused her of showing “no respect” and deman

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