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Miss Universe contestants walk out of event in Thailand after local organiser calls Miss Mexico ‘dumb’

The Thai organiser’s criticism prompted the reigning Miss Universe from Denmark and other contestants to leave a ceremonial event.

Published: 8:05pm, 6 Nov 2025Updated: 8:06pm, 6 Nov 2025

A ceremony meant to welcome this year’s Miss Universe delegates descended into turmoil after a Thai pageant organiser publicly berated Miss Mexico on November 4, 2025 during a tense confrontation over alleged sponsor responsibilities. The scolding prompted a walkout led by the competition’s reigning title-holder from Denmark and a last-minute postponement of the event.

Miss Universe contestants walk out of event in Thailand after local organiser calls Miss Mexico ‘dumb’

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}The Thai organiser’s criticism prompted the reigning Miss Universe from Denmark and other contestants to leave a ceremonial event.

The Thai organiser’s criticism prompted the reigning Miss Universe from Denmark and other contestants to leave a ceremonial event.