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Pageant Director Scolds, Contestant Walks Out
22 Nov
Summary
- A 25-year-old contestant was reprimanded by the Thai director.
- The director allegedly disciplined her over promotional activity guidelines.
- She defended herself and led a walkout with other contestants.
During a recent sashing ceremony, a 25-year-old pageant contestant from Mexico's Tabasco region found herself in a public dispute with the event's Thai director. The director allegedly issued a reprimand during a livestreamed event, citing non-compliance with local promotional guidelines for the more than 100 participants.
When the contestant attempted to defend her actions, the situation escalated as the director summoned security. In response to the perceived mistreatment, she chose to walk out of the ceremony. This decisive action was met with solidarity from a number of fellow contestants who also departed in support.
The incident, which occurred on November 4, highlights potential tensions within large-scale international competitions. The contestant's bold response to criticism and the subsequent show of solidarity from other participants have drawn attention to the dynamics between organizers and contestants.
