Miss Universe pageant vice president Nawat Itsaragrisil humiliated contestant from Mexico Fatima Bosch and was suspended from her job after a scandal broke out over this. About this report United States today.
The incident occurred during the ribbon-giving ceremony at a hotel in Bangkok. At this event, Itsaragrisila began to publicly reprimand the girl for being absent from the sponsorship photo shoot, accusing her of not wanting to participate in a pre-planned event. Bosch tried to explain that she could not attend due to an agreement with her national organization, which any such event had to be agreed upon. Itsaragrisil interrupted the participant, called her an idiot and told her to be quiet. The vice president also ordered security to take her out of the hall.
To show solidarity with Bosch, several other contestants left the hall, including reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjaer Theilvig.
“I love Thailand very much and respect everyone here, but this is unacceptable. The world needs to know this because we are strong women and no one has the right to silence us. If someone humiliates your dignity, regardless of whether you wear a crown or not, get up and leave,” Bosh commented on the incident.
Itzaragrisil's actions were also criticized by Miss Universe President Raul Rocha Cantu. Therefore, they decided to fire the vice president of the competition.
