Miss Universe's Yelling Director Banned-ish but Smiling Still

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KEY POINTS

•On November 4, 2024, Nawat Itsaragrisil yelled at Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch during a sponsorship meeting at Miss Universe Thailand.
•President Raul Rocha condemned the incident as a 'serious abuse' and claimed to restrict Nawat from the 74th Miss Universe events.
•Despite the ban, Nawat appeared at multiple official events, escorted by CEO Mario Búcaro and posed with leadership frequently.
•Contestants protested the treatment of Bosch, and original judge Omar Harfouch left citing dubious vote counting behind the scenes.

On November 4, 2024, Nawat Itsaragrisil—Miss Thailand’s director and host for the 74th Miss Universe—went viral after calling Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch a 'dumbhead' in a sponsorship meltdown that was livestreamed by Miss Universe Thailand. Raul Rocha, Miss Universe president, condemned this 'serious abuse' in a six-minute Instagram sermon, threatening to 'restrict' Nawat from all 74th Miss Universe events. Yet by mid-November, Nawat was back rubbing elbows with Rocha and CEO Mario Búcaro at swimsuit shows and gala dinners like the ban was just a timeout. The drama climaxed with some contestants staging a protest and a judge dropping out over secret votes—because nothing screams 'global beauty' like backstage politics and hollering directors.

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When your Miss Universe director gets banned for yelling, but the ban’s just a really polite suggestion, you’ve unlocked the 'Do What You Want' achievement.

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