CHAOS REIGNS AT MISS UNIVERSE

Participants walk out in tears as reigning Miss Universe Victoria Theilvig stands solidly behind the aggrieved contestant

- By Lakshana N. Palat Assistant Features Editor

It was meant to be a celebration of women around the globe. Instead, it spiralled into chaos. The Miss Universe orientation in Thailand on Tuesday saw walkouts, tears, and fiery exchanges, leaving pageant fans buzzing.

The drama kicked off when reigning Miss Universe Victoria Theilvig stepped out in full support of Mexico’s Fatima Bosch, who found herself in a heated clash with Nawat Itsaragrisil, the outspoken vice-president of Asiana, founder of Miss Grand International, and national director of Miss Universe Thailand (MUT).

Footage shared online shows Itsaragrisil raising his voice at Bosch, while other contestants can be heard in the background, some standing their ground, others making their exit. The tension was palpable, and several candidates didn’t stay for the shouting match.