Miss Universe 2025 Fátima Bosch faces arrest warrant request from pageant host
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Thai businessman Nawat Itsaragrisil is pursuing an arrest warrant for Miss Universe 2025 Fátima Bosch, accusing her of defamation and spreading false information.
- Itsaragrisil claims to have clear evidence supporting his accusations, which stem from a dispute during the Miss Universe 2025 pageant preparations.
- Bosch has responded by stating that seeking respect is not provocation and that no woman should face intimidation for defending her dignity, with the Miss Universe organization backing her stance.
Nawat Itsaragrisil, the Thai entrepreneur who hosted the 2025 Miss Universe pageant, announced on August 22 that he is accelerating procedures to obtain an arrest warrant for the current Miss Universe, Mexico's Fátima Bosch. Itsaragrisil cited defamation, false accusations, and the dissemination of misinformation as grounds for the action, asserting that he possesses clear evidence.
Asking for respect is not a provocation
The dispute between Itsaragrisil and Bosch reportedly began during the pre-pageant events for Miss Universe 2025. Bosch accused Itsaragrisil of insulting her after he allegedly criticized her for not promoting Thailand, the host country. She claimed he called her a "hollow head," an accusation Itsaragrisil denies. The conflict escalated, leading to Bosch alleging fraud in the pageant after her coronation. Itsaragrisil subsequently separated from the Miss Universe organization amidst the controversy.
No woman should have to face intimidation for defending her dignity
In response to the impending arrest warrant, Bosch took to social media, stating, "Asking for respect is not a provocation." She emphasized that no woman should endure intimidation for defending her dignity. The Miss Universe organization has issued a statement supporting Bosch, condemning harassment and intimidation. Bosch, nearing the end of her reign, has previously spoken about the alleged harassment she faced following her win. The organization's statement, titled "Statement in support of Fátima Bosch and the dignity of women," affirmed that participants should not have to compromise their integrity to achieve a title.
Statement in support of Fátima Bosch and the dignity of women
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.