Miss Universe controversy sparked by host's bullying continues as winner Fátima Bosch Fernández stands tall.
Fátima, 25, from Mexico made history at the 74th Miss Universe pageant by being crowned despite sparking a walkout after being publicly chided by the event's co-owner. The drama unfolded when Nawat Itsaragrisil, Thailand's national director, berated Fátima for not participating in promotional activities during a sashing ceremony.
When Fátima refused to be silenced and walked out of the stage with several other contestants, including last year's winner Victoria Kjær Theilvig from Denmark, it sparked public outcry. Mexican businessman Raúl Rocha Cantú called out Nawat, saying he won't let contestants be "humiliated."
Later, Nawat offered a teary apology to the affected parties, stating that if anyone was uncomfortable with what happened, he was sorry.
Two judges also resigned from the competition - Omar Harfouch and Claude Makélélé. Harfouch cited emotional trauma and reputational damage following his decision to step down from the jury panel, citing a "secret vote" by people not officially part of the jury that preselected the top 130 contestants out of 136.
Meanwhile, Garbielle Henry of Jamaica is recovering at a hospital after she fell offstage on Wednesday during a preliminary round.
Fátima, 25, from Mexico made history at the 74th Miss Universe pageant by being crowned despite sparking a walkout after being publicly chided by the event's co-owner. The drama unfolded when Nawat Itsaragrisil, Thailand's national director, berated Fátima for not participating in promotional activities during a sashing ceremony.
When Fátima refused to be silenced and walked out of the stage with several other contestants, including last year's winner Victoria Kjær Theilvig from Denmark, it sparked public outcry. Mexican businessman Raúl Rocha Cantú called out Nawat, saying he won't let contestants be "humiliated."
Later, Nawat offered a teary apology to the affected parties, stating that if anyone was uncomfortable with what happened, he was sorry.
Two judges also resigned from the competition - Omar Harfouch and Claude Makélélé. Harfouch cited emotional trauma and reputational damage following his decision to step down from the jury panel, citing a "secret vote" by people not officially part of the jury that preselected the top 130 contestants out of 136.
Meanwhile, Garbielle Henry of Jamaica is recovering at a hospital after she fell offstage on Wednesday during a preliminary round.
The whole thing with Fátima Bosch Fernández is just so messed up 
. Like, what's wrong with Nawat Itsaragrisil? Can't he just be civil? 
The way he went after her like that was totally unacceptable 
. And to make matters worse, those two judges who resigned... I feel for them, dude 
. Harfouch's whole thing about the "secret vote" sounds super shady 
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! Falling offstage is just crazy 
. But you know what's even crazier? The whole situation unfolding on live TV 
. I mean, can't they just have a decent pageant for once without all the drama and controversy? 
Ugh, just so frustrating 
... but like, didnt they have security on stage or something? 
i dont get how 2 judges resigned over a "secret vote" 
, but honestly, I feel bad for Nawat too - he seems really remorseful 
is she gonna be okay?!
and now 2 judges have resigned over it? that's like, totally extreme 
and what about fátima bosch fernández? she stood up for herself and won the whole thing 
Nawat Itsaragrisil was literally ROYALLY bullied by Fátima Bosch Fernández & now he's crying in public 
! like, who does that? ok so yeah fátima stood up 4 herself & refused to get roasted but i feel bad 4 the judges who had 2 resign cuz of Nawat's drama 
. on a more serious note i think its awesome tht fátima got crowned despite all that drama 
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And poor Garbielle Henry 
. And poor Garbielle Henry, falling offstage? That's just heartbreaking 
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. And Garbielle Henry, get well soon! 
. Meanwhile, I'm rooting for Fátima and her fellow contestants - they slayed that stage despite all the drama 
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I'm still getting chills thinking about what happened on stage... like, come on Nawat 
Like, what even is the point of participating in that sashing ceremony if you're just gonna be roasted?