Front and back, the 71st Miss Universe Finals will be navigated by an all-women team of hosts: #OliviaCulpo, #JeannieMaiJenkins, #CatrionaGray and #ZuriHall.
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Former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo and Jeannie Mai Jenkins (“The Real”) will lead the proceedings on this year’s telecast, set to take place Saturday, January 14, from New Orleans.
Culpo and Jenkins replace Steve Harvey, who had hosted for five years (with the exception of 2021, when that pact was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic).
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray and “Emmy award winning television personality, “American Ninja Warrior” co-host and “Access Hollywood” correspondent Zuri Hall will serve as backstage commentators.
The last time a Miss USA won Miss Universe was back in 2012 courtesy of Olivia Culpo and the last Top 3 placement happened in 2015 with Olivia Jordan joining Pia Wurtzbach and Ariadna Gutierrez in the troika.
R’Bonney Gabriel has a couple of good things going for her. She is the second Miss USA titleholder of Filipino descent. What’s more, pageant fans seem to feel that she is the best US representative in a long time. Will she bring the country back to the top in the 71st Miss Universe? Personally, I would be ecstatic if she makes Top 3 along with Celeste Cortesi and Alicia Faubel. That is one huge wish granted if ever.
In the meantime, R’Bonney will play big sister to the ladies next month. With the new Thai owner of Miss Universe, I bet it won’t happen again, at least not for the next five years. Having a Miss USA as host delegate, that is.
Your new Miss Universe – Andrea Meza of Mexico – in some of her crowning photos. Her victory marks the triumphant return of the crown to the Latinas.
When will the title be back to Asia?
#69thMissUniverse #AndreaMeza
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – MAY 16: Miss Universe 2021 Andrea Meza poses onstage at the Miss Universe 2021 Pageant at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on May 16, 2021 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Rodrigo Varela/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – MAY 16: Miss Mexico Andrea Meza is crowned Miss Universe 2021 onstage at the Miss Universe 2021 Pageant at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on May 16, 2021 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Rodrigo Varela/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – MAY 16: Miss Mexico Andrea Meza is crowned Miss Universe 2021 onstage at the Miss Universe 2021 Pageant at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on May 16, 2021 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Rodrigo Varela/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – MAY 16: Miss Mexico Andrea Meza is crowned Miss Universe 2021 onstage at the Miss Universe 2021 Pageant at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on May 16, 2021 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Rodrigo Varela/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – MAY 16: Miss Mexico Andrea Meza is crowned Miss Universe 2021 onstage at the Miss Universe 2021 Pageant at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on May 16, 2021 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Rodrigo Varela/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – MAY 16: Olivia Culpo and Miss Universe 2021 Andrea Meza and Mario Lopez pose onstage at the Miss Universe 2021 Pageant at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on May 16, 2021 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Rodrigo Varela/Getty Images)
Andrea Meza of Mexico is the 69th Miss Universe. She outlasted 73 other candidates for the crown – the 3rd victory of her country in the competition.
Her court includes:
1st RU Julia Gama of Brazil
2nd RU Janick Maceta of Peru
3rd RU Adline Castelino of India
4th RU Kimberly Jimenez of the Dominican Republic
The other ladies in the Top 10 are Thailand, Puerto Rico, Australia, Costa Rica and Jamaica.
Miss Philippines Rabiya Mateo made it to the Top 21.
Congratulations!
The 69th Miss Universe – hosted by Mario Lopez and Olivia Culpo – was broadcasted live from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
Meet your hosts for the 69th Miss Universe in Hollywood, Florida:
Access Hollywood’s Mario Lopez and actress/ model – also Miss Universe 2012 – Olivia Culpo will host this year’s Miss Universe competition, LIVE on FYI Television Network and streaming next day free on The #Roku Channel. Roku
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2020 model Kelsey Merritt about her inclusion:
“SI Swim is such a powerful and iconic brand that celebrates women of all color, size, age and ethnicity. Whenever I see them do something groundbreaking that no one else has done before, I am in awe that I get to call this brand my family. They continue to shatter ceilings for inclusivity. I am so proud and honored at the same time to be amongst the company of strong, confident women that encourage everyone to be their true authentic self.”
LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 06: Miss Colombia Daniella Alvarez Vasquez walks the runway as part of the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant’s Official Welcome Event at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino on December 6, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Marcel Thomas/FilmMagic)
Daniella Alvarez Vasquez, Miss Colombia 2011-12 (she competed during Miss Universe 2012 when Olivia Culpo and Janine Tugonon finished 1-2 respectively) is a brave woman indeed. After everything she went through, the smile and positivity in spirit never left her at all.
In this report by Mirtle Peña for Hola, it was stated that:
Colombiana Daniella Alvarez is living a very new normal. The former Miss Universe contestant has recently gone in for an operation that would remove a lump from her abdomen. However, during the routine surgery, the beauty queen suffered some complications when the blood to her left leg cut off, forcing doctors to act swiftly. During the procedure, blood was not flowing to the lower part of her left leg, and when doctor’s at Fundacion Cardioinfantil Hospital in Bogota, Colombia, noticed, they quickly went to amputate the lower half in an effort to mitigate any further complications for Daniella.
During the surgery, the nimble and speedy doctors noticed that the mass they were operating had wrapped around Daniella’s main aorta, causing her to experience ischemia (when not enough blood reaches an organ or body part). The model took to her Instagram page to share photos of what would be her new normal post surgery. In the photos we see her surrounded by the immense love and support of her family. She shares, “I want to share with all of you the new me, I love my body the same as before, and am happy to be in the world and be able to tackle all of the new challenges that lay ahead. I know that with God’s help everything is possible. ‘Feet, why do I need them when I have wings to fly’ 😊🙏🙏 let’s keep moving forward.”
Daniella also shared two videos on her Instagram feed: one showing her on her way to her room once she was released from ICU; and another of her speaking out to her fans about what had occurred. Many flocked to the comment to wish the former beauty queen a speedy recovery. Singer and fellow Colombian Sebastian Yatra also took to the comments and shared, “❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻,” as a sign of his full support for her on this new journey that she will be embarking on. Daniella admitted that she will be getting a prosthetic limb in the future so that she can keep doing some of her favorite activities like dancing and swimming.
If for any reason, the winner cannot fulfill her duties, the 1st runner-up will take her place…
We always hear the statement above before a new Miss Universe is crowned. And it was back in 2002 when the 1st Runner-Up Justine Pasek of Panama took over Oxana Fedorava of Russia.
Now over at Miss USA, the line of succession is more standard (and non-complicated) in practice.
From 1967 onwards, the first runner-up automatically replaced any Miss USA titleholder who won the Miss Universe pageant. Here are the ones who benefitted, in reverse order:
Nana Meriwether of Maryland – 2012
Brandi Sherwood of Idaho – 1997 (she was also crowned Miss Teen USA 1989 prior)
Shanna Lynn Moakler of New York – 1995
Jineane Ford of Arizona – 1980
Cheryl Patton of Florida – 1967 (She was 2nd Runner-Up but took over the Miss USA title after 1st runner-up Susan Bradley of California declined when Sylvia Hitchcock won Miss Universe)
LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 19: (L-R) Miss USA 2012, Olivia Culpo, is crowned the 2012 Miss Universe by Leila Lopes, Miss Universe 2011, as Logan West, Miss Teen USA 2012, looks on during the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 19, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 19: Miss USA 2012, Olivia Culpo, poses at a news conference after she was named the new Miss Universe during the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 19, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 19: Miss Philippines 2012, Janine Tugonon (L), and Miss USA 2012, Olivia Culpo, wait for the judges’ final decision during the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 19, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Culpo went on to be crowned the new Miss Universe and Tugonon was the first runner-up. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Photo by Marcel Thomas/FilmMagic
Miss Universe 2012 felt like a big Christmas present back then. Well, almost. It was Olivia Culpo, the host delegate, who won. But Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon claimed our second of only two First Runner-Up finishes ever in the pageant’s history. The entire edition was also special in the sense that it was held exactly a week before Christmas, so the Yuletide spirit pervaded all throughout the finals proceedings. And just as the US celebrated its victory since 1997, the Filipinos watched in awe as our representative successfully added to the consecutive Top 5 rankings. Many of us said that Janine was robbed of the title, and she could have been our third Miss Universe. But patience has its rewards as we would finally get ours just a few years later.
Let’s now re-watch highlights of the Christmas (Holiday) edition of the pageant once more:
(Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Olivia is the type of Miss Universe winner Donald Trump must have really enjoyed having as a brand endorser. She embraced the limelight and the attention as if she just became a breakout showbiz discovery. She was also one of the most photographed titleholders. And she used the platform well beyond the HIV/AIDS Awareness and Best Buddies causes that the MUO supported. She became a social media personality, a fashion influencer, a reality TV attraction and even a film actress. She also appeared twice on the pages of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.
Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for AT&T)
In terms of love life, Olivia wasn’t lacking. After a highly-publicized and gossiped-about relationship with singer/actor Nick Jonas, she also had dalliances with at least a few sportsmen like Tim Tebow, Danny Amendola and Christian McCaffrey (left photo).
Olivia will soon resurface on the small screen in the program “Paradise City” which is a TV spinoff of “American Satan”, as well as continue with all her public appearances.
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 22: Olivia Culpo is seen wearing belt and bag Bottega Veneta, red coat and overall Gabriela Hearst, heels during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2020-2021 on February 22, 2020 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)
Miss Universe 2008 Dayana Mendoza, Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo and the 63rd Miss Universe Paulina Vega got together for a new TV commercial for YOUC1000* which was shot entirely in Indonesia.
Actually, it’s not the first time that the isotonic drink used Miss Universe winners as their endorsers. Leila Lopes and Ximena Navarrette have also appeared in similar TVCs. 😉
courtesy of Miss Universe
* – YOUC1000 is a brand of Vitamin C health beverages. The company was established in 2003.
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Front and back, the 71st Miss Universe Finals will be navigated by an all-women team of hosts: #OliviaCulpo, #JeannieMaiJenkins, #CatrionaGray and #ZuriHall.
The last time a Miss USA won Miss Universe was back in 2012 courtesy of Olivia Culpo and the last Top 3 placement happened in 2015 with Olivia Jordan joining Pia Wurtzbach and Ariadna Gutierrez in the troika.
Andrea Meza of Mexico is the 69th Miss Universe. She outlasted 73 other candidates for the crown – the 3rd victory of her country in the competition.
Out with Steve Harvey for 2021!
Daniella Alvarez Vasquez, Miss Colombia 2011-12 (she competed during Miss Universe 2012 when Olivia Culpo and Janine Tugonon finished 1-2 respectively) is a brave woman indeed. After everything she went through, the smile and positivity in spirit never left her at all.
Now over at Miss USA, the line of succession is more standard (and non-complicated) in practice. 
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