(MENAFN- Live Mint) A high-voltage drama ensued as several Miss Universe contestants walked out of a sashing ceremony on Wednesday after an official from the host nation, Thailand, publicly insulted Miss Mexico in a tense confrontation.

What exactly happened?

A video circulating on social media showed Miss Universe Thailand National Director Nawat Itsaragrisil yelling at Miss Universe Mexico, Fátima Bosch. The incident was captured during a Facebook livestream.

Nawat Itsaragrisil is a Thai businessman and executive director of the Miss Universe Organisation.

Itsaragrisil first called Miss Mexico and then said,“...If you follow the order from your national director, you are a dumbhead.”

He even called security on her when she tried to speak up.

Miss Mexico reacted to Itsaragrisil's statement, saying,“I'm here representing the country, and it's not my fault that you have problems with my organisation.”

When Itsaragrisil allegedly asked why Bosch was still standing up after he dismissed her, she responded, "Because I have a voice,” adding,“You are not respecting me as a woman.”

According to the Washington Post, Fátima Bosch had allegedly missed a sponsored photoshoot. She allegedly followed the advice of her country's directors rather than the pageant's rules.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum commended Bosch for calling out the official's“aggression.”

What happened next?

After the heated conversation, all the Miss Universe contestants staged a walkout.

Itsaragrisil later held a press conference to apologise, appearing visibly moved as he spoke of the event's impact.

He denied calling Bosch a“dumbhead" and instead claimed his words referred to the damage he believed had been caused.“I want to apologise to everyone. I had no idea how big this issue would become," he said, wiping away tears.

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