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Pageant Meltdown: Public Confrontations, Judge Resignations, and Rigging Allegations
While leadership faced global criminal scrutiny, the 2025 pageant itself became the backdrop for chaotic scenes and accusations of corruption.
On November 4, during a livestreamed sashing event, Executive Director Nawat Itsaragrisil publicly reprimanded Bosch for allegedly refusing to prioritize Thai pageant interests. When Bosch defended herself, Itsaragrisil called security to eject her, warning contestants that anyone who walked out would be replaced.
Tensions escalated days later when Lebanese French composer Omar Harfouch resigned from the judging panel, telling media that an “impromptu jury” had already selected the top 30 semifinalists before the competition. Former Chelsea football star Claude Makélélé also resigned, citing personal matters.
The Miss Universe Organization denied all accusations, insisting that “transparent protocols governed the competition.”
