The Miss Universe organizer's alleged verbal abuse of a contestant has sparked controversy, with the organizer denying the claims and offering an apology. The incident, captured on video, involved Nawat Itsaragrisil reprimanding Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, for failing to post promotional content about Thailand, the host country. The organizer's use of the word 'damage' instead of 'dumbhead' was noted, but the damage was done to his reputation. The incident escalated when Bosch accused him of disrespecting her as a woman, leading to a heated exchange. She walked out of the room, joined by other contestants, including the reigning Miss Universe, in a show of solidarity. The pageant's president, Raul Rocha, described the behavior as 'public aggression' and 'serious abuse'. Nawat, in a news conference, expressed his understanding and apologized, stating, 'I am a human who can feel hurt.' The controversy has cast a shadow over the Miss Universe contest, with the grand final approaching on November 21.
