Miss Universe 2024: Run of show live updates, finalists and winner
The wait is finally over! The final of the 73rd annual Miss Universe competition is live from Mexico City. People around the globe have gathered in anticipation of finding out which contestant will succeed Miss Nicaragua, Sheynnis Alondra Palacios Cornejo, and take home the title and the coveted new crown.
The show began with 125 delegates (down from 130 due to withdrawals and disqualifications) introducing themselves during a triumphant entrance. In a historic moment, Cuba returned to the pageant. At the same time, Belarus, Eritrea, Guinea, Macau, Madagascar, Moldova, North Macedonia, and Uzbekistan debuted in Miss Universe 2024, marking a significant step toward global inclusivity and diversity.
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Miss Universe 2024 crownIn 2023, Maria Camila Avella Montañez from Colombia and Michelle Cohn from Guatemala made history as the first married contestants and mothers to compete in Miss Universe. In 2024, Miss Puerto Rico, Miss Venezuela, and Miss Brazil also joined the group of 18 mothers participating in the Miss Universe 2024.
Find below which beauty pageant made it to the top and who became our new Miss Universe 2024.
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Members of Miss Universe arrive in Mexico City, Mexico, on November 10, 2024, at the Zocalo to take a panoramic photo under the flagpole. The Grand Final of Miss Universe 2024 takes place on November 16, 2024. After several weeks of competition, the gala and the final parade are held, at the end of which the new international beauty queen is crowned. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto via Getty Images)© Hector Vivas
