Mass Exodus: Miss Universe 2025 Contestant Walkout Staged After Organizer Humiliates Miss Mexico

The glitz and glamour of the Miss Universe 2025 pageant took a dramatic turn when several contestants staged a mass walkout during the pre-pageant ceremonies in Thailand. The protest, now dubbed the Miss Universe 2025 Contestant Walkout, was triggered after Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, was reportedly subjected to public humiliation by a host nation official.

The controversy began when Nawat Itsaragrisil, a director linked to the event’s organizing team, allegedly berated Miss Mexico over social media promotion requirements. Witnesses claim he called Bosch “dumb” and ordered her to “shut up” in front of other contestants after she attempted to defend herself. He then allegedly called for security and threatened disqualification for anyone who supported her.

The aggressive outburst shocked the room, prompting Bosch to walk out of the venue in protest. In a striking act of solidarity, numerous contestants followed, leaving the ceremony in what has now become one of the most talked-about acts of unity in Miss Universe history.

Outside the venue, Miss Mexico addressed the media, expressing disappointment over the incident but reaffirming her respect for Thailand and its people. “What your director did is not respectful,” she said. “He called me dumb and said to shut up. I think the world needs to see this because we are empowered women. This is a platform for our voice.”

Her statement quickly went viral, sparking global conversations about the treatment of women in beauty competitions and the balance of power between contestants and organizers.

The Miss Universe 2025 contestant walkout has since been hailed as a defining moment for empowerment, signaling a shift from silent tolerance to collective action and self-respect within the world of pageantry.