"Fatima Bosch Fernandez of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025 on Friday, a dramatic victory for a 25-year-old who stood up to public bullying from one of the hosts of the pageant. The issues at this year's event sprang from a sharp-tongued scolding of Bosch, which sparked a controversy marked by a walkout, feminist solidarity and a teary, melodramatic apology from the local organizer who set it all off."
"At the livestreamed sashing ceremony for the more than 100 contestants on Nov. 4, Thai national director Nawat Itsaragrisil hectored Bosch for allegedly not following his guidelines about taking part in local promotional activities. He called security when she spoke up to defend herself. Bosch walked out of the room, joined by several others in a show of solidarity, including Miss Universe 2024, Victoria Kjr Theilvig of Denmark."
Fatima Bosch Fernandez of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025 after confronting public bullying from a pageant host. At a livestreamed sashing ceremony, Thai national director Nawat Itsaragrisil hectored Bosch over guidelines and called security when she defended herself, prompting Bosch and several contestants, including Miss Universe 2024, to walk out in solidarity. The controversy produced walkouts, feminist solidarity and an apology from the local organizer. When Bosch won, supporters waved Mexican flags and cheered. Bosch said she wants to change the Miss Universe prototype and emphasized the pageant as a platform giving women a voice. Miss Universe Organization president Raul Rocha Cantu condemned Nawat’s conduct as public aggression and serious abuse.
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