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WATCH: Miss Universe president Raul Rocha admonishes Nawat
The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) has restricted Nawat Itsaragrisil, National Director of Miss Universe Thailand, due to alleged mistreatment of contestants.
Nawat publicly confronted and allegedly humiliated Fatima Bosch, Miss Universe Mexico, prior to a planned sashing ceremony.
The incident led to reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, Fatima, and other contestants walking out.
In a video statement, Miss Universe President Raul Rocha expressed solidarity with the delegates and condemned Nawat's actions, stating he had forgotten the true meaning of being a host.
Rocha specifically condemned Nawat's public aggression towards Fatima, his humiliation and insult of her, and the alleged abuse of calling security to intimidate her.
The MUO confirmed the 74th Miss Universe pageant would proceed as planned despite the incident.
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