The director of Miss Universe, Nawat Itsaragrisil, was dismissed after an embarrassing incident with Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, which led to protests from other contestants.

The Miss Universe scandal erupted after a humiliating confrontation between Nawat Itsaragrisil, the dismissed executive director of the pageant, and Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch. The incident occurred during the crown presentation ceremony when Itsaragrisil reprimanded Bosch for her absence from a photo shoot, calling her "stupid" and ordering her to leave the room. This aggression sparked outrage among other contestants, who left the event in a show of solidarity. Raúl Rocha, the president of Miss Universe, announced sanctions against Itsaragrisil, including restricting his participation in the competition. Following the incident, the dismissed director apologized, stating that he did not intend to hurt anyone. The Miss Universe 2025 pageant will take place in Thailand on November 21.