New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- Chaos and drama erupted at the 74th Miss Universe pageant after a heated exchange between a participant and the host, Miss Universe Thailand (MUT) national director. The incident took place right before the ceremonial sashing of candidates, reported Philstar Global.

Multiple Miss Universe contestants appeared to get up and leave during the pre-pageant event, as seen during a livestream on Facebook.

In the video, contestants from around the world were seen seated in front of pageant executive Nawat Itsaragrisil, who told them that they were all expected to "promote the host country." "Be careful. You are in Thailand. You are in a game," he said, as People.com.

Itsaragrisil then called out Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, ...