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Miss Universe contestants stage walkout after organiser berates Miss Mexico
Miss Universe contestants withdrew from the pre-pageant briefing on Tuesday after an official from host country Thailand publicly scolded Miss Mexico.
Miss Universe Thailand director Nawat Itsaragrisil called Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch a ‘stupid’ for not releasing promotional content.
When he stood up to object, Mr Nawat called security and threatened to disqualify those who supported him.
The video of the tense meeting, which was broadcast live on the Miss Universe Thailand Facebook page, was shared widely online.
The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) condemned Mr Nawat’s actions as ‘malicious’ and has since apologized.
