The newly crowned Miss Universe, Victoria Theilvig from Denmark, made headlines by leading a mass walkout during the sashing ceremony in Bangkok in solidarity with Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, who was forcibly removed by security. This incident occurred after the pageant’s executive director, Nawat Itsaragrisil, reportedly insulted Bosch, calling her “dumb” and demanding she show him respect. Theilvig’s act of defiance was praised as empowering, prompting a social media outcry for respect and dignity towards women in the pageant. In response, the Miss Universe organization emphasized the need for kindness and courtesy among all delegates.
