Former Miss USA Noelia Voigt is standing with her beauty pageant sisters. After Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch and other contestants walked out after feeling disrespected by Miss Universe executive Nawat Itsaragrisil, Voigt, 26, expressed her full support for the women who took a stand. "When I woke up yesterday morning and saw the video circulating across the internet showing what happened, I was shocked, disgusted, disappointed and genuinely horrified," she wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, November 5. "As someone who served as Miss USA 2023 and later made the decision to step away from my title, I understand what it feels like when your voice is dismissed and your dignity is demeaned." In a viral video clip, Itsaragrisil called Bosch, 25, a "dumb head," an expression that means "fool" or "empty-headed." The Biggest Beauty Pageant Scandals and Controversies of All Time "You must listen to me first, then argue with me," he added. (Itsaragrisil has since apologized for his comments, saying he is "human" and "didn't want to do anything like that.") "I think you must understand the pressure is a lot, I am a human sometimes," Itsaragrisil said during the ceremony. "I cannot control. By the way, I have not intend[ed] to hurt anyone." In May 2024, Voigt stepped down from her title of Miss USA due to her mental health. In her latest statement, the content creator said what the contestants faced this week is not what the pageant world is about. "When I first began competing in pageants in 2017, Miss USA and Miss Universe were symbols of empowerment - platforms that could transform a woman's life in extraordinary ways," she said. "What I witnessed yesterday is the complete opposite of that mission, and it does not align with who I am or what I stand for, and I believe that it is also not aligned with the Miss Universe Organization or the people in actual positions of leadership." Fatima Bosch Courtesy of Fatima Bosch/Instagram In her social media post, Voigt thanked Bosch for her "bravery" and "unwavering stance." "The way you stood up for yourself and for the other women in that room, and also beyond, is historic," she said. "You are already wearing a crown of empowerment and the world sees it." Voigt also applauded Miss Universe Denmark's Victoria Kjær and every contestant who followed in Bosch's footsteps by walking out. Miss USA 2025 Hosts and Judges Revealed: Nia Sanchez, Sasha Farber and More "When you stood, you said something louder than words: We will not be silenced. We will not be humiliated. We will not be dehumanized. We will not be disrespected," she wrote. "To men and women in power: Treat people like people. To women everywhere, the world needs your voice. Accountability and change begins with people like us saying: This is unacceptable and we will not allow this." The Miss Universe organization released a video on Tuesday, November 4, in which President Raúl Rocha Cantú sharply criticized Itsaragrisil's "malicious acts" against Bosch. "I will not allow the values of respect and dignity of women to be violated," he shared before promising "corporate and legal actions" in response. What Happened at Miss Universe? Scandal Explained After Viral Insult Rocha Cantú also announced that Itsaragrisil's participation in events related to the 74th Miss Universe competition would be "restricted," "limiting it as much as possible or eliminating it entirely." For now, Voigt is making it clear that she won't stop speaking out and supporting beauty pageant contestants from around the world. "Thank you for showing up. Thank you for standing up," she said. "Let's keep standing, together."