IN A whirlwind finale packed with drama, walkouts, and even a presidential shoutout, Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch was crowned Miss Universe on Friday in Thailand — marking a historic win after one of the stormiest build-ups the pageant has seen.
🌏 A Global Showdown
Bosch topped a field of over 120 contestants from around the world, with Miss Thailand taking first runner-up and Miss Venezuela placing second. Miss Ivory Coast and Miss Philippines rounded out the top five.
But the story everyone is talking about?
The chaos that hit the pageant long before the final crown even touched her head.
💥 Drama Erupts: Walkouts, Accusations, and Judges Quitting
In the weeks leading up to the finale, tension boiled over when Thai pageant organiser Nawat Itsaragrisil publicly scolded Bosch during a meeting — accusing her of not posting enough promotional content online.
The moment went viral.
During the livestream, Nawat appeared to single her out, escalating his criticism until he called for security to intervene. Bosch, wearing an evening gown and heels, responded with a bold walkout, escorted by Miss Iraq in a show of solidarity.
Several contestants looked ready to join her — until Nawat warned that anyone who still wanted to compete should “sit down.”
Bosch later told reporters:
“What your director did is not respectful… he called me dumb. The world needs to see this because we are empowered women and this is a platform for our voice.”
🇲🇽 Even Mexico’s President Weighed In
The controversy reached all the way to Mexico’s presidential palace.
President Claudia Sheinbaum backed Bosch publicly, calling her an example of “how women should speak out” when facing aggression.
👑 And Despite Everything… She Won It All
After all the turmoil — the harsh remarks, the walkout, the backstage unrest — Fatima Bosch walked onto the Miss Universe stage and delivered a winning performance that captured the judges, the crowd, and the global audience.
Her victory wasn’t just a crown.
It was a statement.
✨ Miss Universe 2024 will be remembered not just for the winner — but for the woman who refused to stay silent.
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