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Dumb or damaged? Nawat Itsaragrisil apologizes, clarifies Miss Universe 2025 sashing incident
Miss Universe Thailand head Nawat Itsaragrisil apologized for confronting Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch, an incident that led to her and other delegates walking out of a sashing ceremony.
Itsaragrisil clarified that he did not call Miss Mexico a "dumbhead" but rather said "damage," explaining that some delegates allegedly refused to film videos for pageant sponsors, causing "daily problems."
The reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjaer Theilvig walked out in solidarity with Miss Mexico, and Fatima Bosch stated that while she loves Thai people, she could not let her dignity be taken away.
Fatima Bosch also emphasized that the Miss Universe platform is for women's voices and that one person should not be able to silence them.
The Miss Universe Thailand head later broke down in tears, insisting he "did nothing wrong" but vowing to improve for future pageant events and to provide "five-star service."
He plans to meet with Miss Universe Organization (MUO) executives to discuss the incident and has apologized to the delegates who remained during the ceremony.
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