What happened at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Bangkok?

A confrontation between the Thai pageant executive and Miss Mexico contestant Ftima Bosch led to a walkout by over a dozen contestants in solidarity with Bosch.

Why did the contestants walk out of the Miss Universe 2025 pageant?

The contestants walked out in protest of the disrespectful treatment and public confrontation of Miss Mexico Ftima Bosch by the Thai pageant executive.

How did the Miss Universe Organization respond to the incident?

The Miss Universe Organization intervened, announcing that a senior executive would be sent to Thailand to oversee operations and ensure a respectful and professional environment for all participants.

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Contestants Walk Out of Miss Universe 2025 Pageant Over Disrespect Allegations

5 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Thai pageant executive publicly confronted and insulted Miss Mexico
Over a dozen contestants walked out in solidarity with Miss Mexico
Pageant organization to send senior executive to ensure professional environment

Contestants Walk Out of Miss Universe 2025 Pageant Over Disrespect Allegations

On November 5th, 2025, a drama-filled controversy erupted at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Bangkok, Thailand. The tensions came to a head during a live-streamed sash ceremony, when Thai pageant executive Nawat Itsaragrisil publicly confronted Miss Mexico Ftima Bosch, accusing her of skipping a promotional shoot and calling her a "dummy" on camera.

Bosch refused to remain silent, defending herself and declaring that she was being disrespected as a woman and a representative of her country. Her strong response received support from nearby contestants, and moments later, more than a dozen delegates, including reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjr Theilvig, stood up and walked out in solidarity with Bosch.