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- Miss Universe pageant executive Nawat Itsaragrisil was captured on video crying after issuing an apology for comments he made toward Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch
- Itsaragrisil’s apology comes after a heated exchange he had with Bosch was captured on livestream during a pre-pageant event for Miss Universe, prompting a few other Miss Universe contestants to walk out of the event
- Bosch has also spoken out about the experience, saying in a video interview posted to TikTok that she felt Itsaragrisil’s actions were “not fair”
After a heated exchange between Miss Universe pageant executive Nawat Itsaragrisil and Miss Mexico 2025 Fátima Bosch was captured on livestream on Nov.4, Itsagrisil is speaking out.
During a press conference held on Nov. 5, the Miss Universe Thailand director tearfully apologized for his actions. “I am human. I didn’t want to do anything like that,” he told press, as reported by USA Today.
In a video posted to TikTok, Itsaragrisil can be seen addressing reporters emphatically as he sheds a tear. In the background, a man stands by, carrying tissues for Itsaragrisil.
Later the same day, during a pageant welcome event, Itsaragrisil addressed a crowd of onlookers, apologizing to the Miss Universe delegates who could be seen standing behind him.
“I had not [intended] to harm anyone because I respect all of you,” he said, speaking into a microphone. “I am so sorry it happened. First, I have to apologize to the delegates. If anyone was affected and not comfortable with what happened, I am so sorry.”
Itsaragrisil’s appearance comes after a confrontation between him and Mexico’s Miss Universe delegate, Bosch, during a pre-pageant event on Nov. 4 went viral online.
The event, which was livestreamed on Facebook by Miss Universe Thailand, showed Itsaragrisil calling out Bosch for allegedly refusing to partake in a photo shoot meant for contestants to share on social media. He claimed that Bosch wasn’t posting on orders from Mexico’s pageant director.
Though Bosch denied this was the case and attempted to explain her side, Itsaragrisil could be seen in the livestream, interrupting and demanding a verbal confirmation that she was willing to post about Thailand.
Neither the Miss Universe Organization nor Fátima Bosch immediately responded to PEOPLE’s request for comment at the time, though soon after the incident became public, Itsaragrisil issued an apology.
In a video response, he said he spoke with the pageant contestants present at the time. “If anyone [was] feeling not good, if anyone [was] not comfortable. If anyone [was affected], I do apologize for everyone.”
After the incident, Bosch addressed the media in a video shared by pageantry_com and tgpc_official on Instagram.
“Your director is not respectful,” she said in the interview. “He called me dumb.”
“I think that’s not fair because I am here. I do everything okay. I don’t mess with anyone. I just try to be kind,” she continued.
Bosch spoke out further, giving an interview in Spanish captured by Instagram user Miss Ardor.
“I have a purpose, so many things to say, so many things to do. We’re in the 21st century, and I’m not a doll to be made up, styled and dressed up,” she said.
Miss Universe President and co-owner Raul Rocha Cantu posted a video statement in regard to the incident as well, expressing his “solidarity and support” for all the women competing.
“I will not allow the values of respect and dignity toward women to be violated. Unfortunately, Nawat has forgotten the true meaning of what it means to be a genuine host,” Rocha said.
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