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Miss Universe Organizer Faces Backlash Amid Controversy

11/12/2025

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Nawat Itsaragrisil, Miss Universe organiser, refused to resign amid allegations involving Fatima Bosch.
A video shows him reprimanding Bosch for not posting about Thailand, and she denies he called her a "dumbhead."
Bosch said he disrespected her as a woman and left the room in solidarity with other contestants.
The pageant's president condemned the actions, and Nawat expressed remorse; the grand final is set for November 21.

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Nawat Itsaragrisil, Miss Universe organiser, refused to resign amid allegations involving Fatima Bosch.
A video shows him reprimanding Bosch for not posting about Thailand, and she denies he called her a "dumbhead."
Bosch said he disrespected her as a woman and left the room in solidarity with other contestants.
The pageant's president condemned the actions, and Nawat expressed remorse; the grand final is set for November 21.