Contestants, including Miss Mexico and the reigning Miss Universe, walked out after Thailand's pageant director publicly belittled Miss Mexico. The president of the Miss Universe Organization condemned his behavior and he has since apologized. | CNN

Several Miss Universe contestants walked out of a sashing ceremony after an official from the host nation, Thailand, publicly berated Miss Mexico in a tense confrontation. A video circulating on social media shows Miss Universe Thailand National Director Nawat Itsaragrisil yelling at Miss Universe Mexico, Fátima Bosch, and calling security on her when she tries to speak up. When Itsaragrisil allegedly asked why Bosch was still standing up after he dismissed her, she responded, "Because I have a