At the Miss Universe contest in Bangkok, a serious controversy started when the host, Nawat Itzera Griesel, publicly humiliated Miss Mexico during a live-streamed pre-pageant event. He criticized her for not posting promotional content about Thailand and even called her “dumb.” Miss Mexico, 25-year-old Fatima Bosch Fernandez, tried to answer but was interrupted. Other contestants protested and walked out in solidarity, and the live stream continued showing their support. Miss Mexico later said she loved Thailand but felt disrespected by the host’s behavior. The host apologized, saying he was misunderstood, but the Miss Universe Organization condemned his actions, calling them malicious and contrary to the values of a true host. The organization later limited his participation in the competition. Many former contestants and pageant experts, including Miss Universe 2024, supported Miss Mexico, saying this issue was about women’s rights and respect. Despite the humiliation, Miss Mexico said she would keep competing to raise her voice and show courage.
Vocabulary :
• contestant (noun): a person who takes part in a competition.
• humiliate (verb): to make someone feel ashamed or embarrassed.
• solidarity (noun): support or agreement among people in a group.
• backlash (noun): a strong negative reaction to an event or statement.
• organization (noun): a group with a specific purpose or mission.
• condemn (verb): to say officially that something is wrong or bad.
• malicious (adj): done to hurt someone or cause harm.
• respectful (adj): showing politeness and regard for others.
• apology (noun): a statement saying you are sorry for something wrong.
• rights (noun): moral or legal freedoms that all people should have.