Miss Denmark Victoria Kjær Theilvig was crowned today as the new Miss Universe, the first blonde woman to win the contestant in twenty years.
After two weeks of activities, multiple scandals, and a lot of hard work by the contestant, the new Miss Universe succeeds Nicaragua’s Sheynnis Palacios.
This year, the pageant returned to Mexico after 17 years, culminating in an evening filled with elegance, talent, and the so-called most beautiful women on the planet. Mario Lopez and Olivia Culpo hosted the gala in English, while Jacqueline Bracamontes and Danilo Carrera led the Spanish broadcast in the United States.
One of the night’s most anticipated moments was the unveiling of the new crown, “Lumière de l’Infini,” a masterpiece adorned with diamonds and 23 golden South Sea pearls, symbolizing infinite light and eternal beauty.
The selection of the new Miss Universe began on November 2 with the Gala of the Catrinas, a celebration that, for the first time, honored the Mexican tradition of Día de Muertos. This was followed by preliminary competitions, including the national costume contest, swimsuit segment, and interviews with the judges.
By the start of the gala, the group of 125 Miss Universe contestants had already been narrowed down to 30 semifinalists.
During the televised gala, these candidates walked the runway in swimsuits for the last time. Out of these, 12 will showcased their evening gowns individually before the judges, and the final semifinalists were announced.
The first selection in Miss Universe
- Miss France
- Miss India
- Miss Serbia
- Miss Vietnam
- Miss Puerto Rico
- Miss Nigeria
- Miss Canada
- Miss Cuba
- Miss China
- Miss Japan
- Miss Egypt
- Miss Mexico
- Miss Argentina
- Miss Thailand
- Miss Peru
- Miss Macau
- Miss Filipinas
- Miss Ecuador
- Miss Bolivia
- Miss Malaysia
- Miss Russia
- Miss Aruba
- Miss Finland
- Miss Dominican Republic
- Miss Cambodia
- Miss Nicaragua
- Miss Denmark
- Miss Venezuela
- Miss Zimbawe
- Miss Chile (Winner of the popular vote)
Sheynnis Palacios, the Nicaraguan queen who concluded her reign in this edition, highlighted that she is the most-traveled Miss Universe, a journey that taught her to be more grateful and allowed her to meet many children determined to pursue their dreams.
Swimsuit Competition
The 30 selected contestants showcased their poise and confidence in the swimsuit segment, from which 12 participants advanced further in the competition.
Miss Mexico received overwhelming applause from her compatriots, reflecting national pride and support. Similarly, Miss Ecuador, Miss Thailand, Miss Philippines, and Miss Denmark captivated the audience. Notably, the Latin American contestants ignited the crowd’s enthusiasm, demonstrating their strong presence and popularity in the pageant.
After the swimsuit segment, the competition moved to the next stage, narrowing down to the Top 12 contestants. Impressively, 7 of them were from Latin America!
The finalists included:
- Miss Bolivia
- Miss Mexico
- Miss Venezuela
- Miss Argentina
- Miss Puerto Rico
- Miss Nigeria
- Miss Russia
- Miss Chile
- Miss Thailand
- Miss Denmark
- Miss Canada
- Miss Peru
The strong presence of Latina contestants showcased their talent and charm, cementing their prominence in this prestigious competition.
Evening Gown Parade
Before the evening gown segment began, the president of Miss Universe, Mexican Raúl Rocha, addressed the audience, sharing a message that encapsulated the ideals of the pageant: embracing more countries and celebrating greater diversity.
With live music by American singer Robin Thicke, the contestants showcased their elegance and poise in stunning evening gowns, setting the stage for the selection of the five most beautiful women in the universe.
The ‘Top 5’ Selection
These contestants advanced to the final stage of Miss Universe 2024:
- Miss Nigeria
- Miss Mexico
- Miss Denmark
- Miss Thailand
- Miss Venezuela
The anticipation grew as these finalists prepared to compete for the ultimate crown.
The round of questions
The ‘Top 5’ contestants randomly selected jury members to answer their questions, showcasing their poise and intellect during this pivotal stage of the competition.
- Miss Nigeria passionately stated that being respected is more important than being liked, emphasizing that self-respect fosters respect for others. Her response drew thunderous applause from the audience.
- Miss Mexico moved the crowd with a heartfelt tribute to her mother, saying she embodies her mother’s strength and resilience during her battle with cancer, a defining moment on the Miss Universe 2024 stage.
- Miss Denmark confidently shared that she wouldn’t change how she has lived her life so far, valuing the lessons learned from her mistakes and maintaining a positive attitude in every moment.
- Miss Thailand highlighted empathy as the most vital quality in a leader, delivering a thoughtful and inspiring response that resonated deeply.
- Miss Venezuela eloquently described her best moment of the day, which deviated from the question she was asked. Despite this, she remained composed and articulate. It is speculated that a translation error may have caused her to misunderstand the question fully.
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