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Throwback Memories of Miss Universe 2015

Posted by Norman on May 8, 2020
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LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 20: Miss Philippines 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach (L), and Miss Colombia 2015, Ariadna Gutierrez Arevalo, hold hands as they wait for the judges’ final decision in the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 20, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Wurtzbach was named the new Miss Universe after host Steve Harvey mistakenly named Gutierrez Arevalo the winner. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 20: Miss Colombia 2015, Ariadna Gutierrez Arevalo (L), is crowned the new Miss Universe by Miss Universe 2014 Paulina Vega after host Steve Harvey mistakenly named Gutierrez Arevalo the winner instead of first runner-up during the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 20, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Miss Philippines 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, (not pictured) was eventually named the winner. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 20: Miss Philippines 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, reacts on the side of the stage after host Steve Harvey announced that he mistakenly named her the first runner-up instead of the new Miss Universe during the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 20, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 20: A card showing the order of the top three finalists in the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant is shown on screen after host Steve Harvey mistakenly named Miss Colombia 2015, Ariadna Gutierrez Arevalo, the winner instead of first runner-up at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 20, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Miss Philippines 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach was eventually named as the winner. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 20: (L-R) Miss Colombia 2015, Ariadna Gutierrez Arevalo, looks on as Miss Universe 2014 Paulina Vega removes her crown to give it to Miss Phillipines 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, after it was announced that host Steve Harvey mistakenly named Gutierrez Arevalo the winner instead of Wurtzbach during the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 20, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 20: Miss Universe 2014 Paulina Vega (L) crowns Miss Philippines 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, the 2015 Miss Universe during the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 20, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 20: Miss Universe 2014 Paulina Vega (L) hugs Miss Philippines 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, after host Steve Harvey mistakenly named Miss Colombia 2015, Ariadna Gutierrez Arevalo (not pictured), the new Miss Universe instead of Wurtzbach during the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 20, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 20: Miss Philippines 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, who was mistakenly named as first runner-up, reacts as she is named the 2015 Miss Universe during the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 20, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Everything has already been said and reported about Miss Universe 2015 and the Philippines’ third crown that was handed to Pia Wurtzbach in the most controversial way possible. Totally unprecedented. So let’s simply relive the beautiful memories of the telecast along with photos from the same.

Photo credit for all Miss Universe-related and homecoming events by Getty Images

Her first Press Conference as Miss Universe 2015.

LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 20: Miss Philippines 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, poses for photos after winning the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 20, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Her victorious homecoming in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines – Miss Universe 2016 Pia Wurtzbach waves to the crowd during her homecoming parade in Metro Manila on 25 January 2016. Wurtzbach’s victory was filled with controversy as host Steve Harvey mistakenly announced Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez as the winner. (Photo by George Calvelo/NurPhoto) (Photo by NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

For the past weeks, Queen P kept herself busy with her charity project during ECQ and the COVID19 crisis by spearheading the distribution of safety masks to all frontliners – be it hospitals or basic service providers. And she did not stop in doing just a one-day mission. She kept on with it for days – while still looking radiant all throughout.

Queen P in action for the frontliners during the ongoing pandemic crisis

Miss Universe 2019: 20-10-5-3-1?

Posted by Norman on December 3, 2019
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I know that everyone is talking about a 20-6-3-1 competition format for Miss Universe 2019. But I also received another information that it would be 20-10-5-3-1 instead.

The details I got from a reliable source is that the new format of the competition will have the first cut pegged at Top 20 (19 ladies with the highest preliminary scores plus one from the online voting) with the removal of the continental divide (Thank you!).

All twenty ladies will give their opening statements just like in Bangkok last year before a Top 10 filtration is made known. They will then go through the swimwear/sportswear and evening gown segments before the following cut is made to Top 5 where the Q&A round will take place.

Lastly, there will be a Top 3 for the Final Q&A and Final Look before the new Miss Universe is announced.

What are your thoughts about this likely new set-up, dear readers?

Personally, I am pleased with the continental groupings phased out because it just isn’t fair for the candidates, especially the region with a lot of strong contenders. The cuts to Top 10 and 5 are the most exciting for me because that will create suspense in the proceedings, especially if Host Steve Harvey announces the names oh-so-leisurely.

Counting the hours till a new Miss Universe is crowned

Posted by Norman on December 16, 2018
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Ambush shot during the Miss Universe 2018 Technical Rehearsals

Your blogger with Designer Mak Tumang

Your blogger got to watch the Miss Universe 2018 Technical Rehearsals at Impact Arena and tomorrow morning’s Finals will be such an amazing experience, I tell you.

We were also fortunate to see the actual #LavaRed competition evening gown (by Mak Tumang, left photo) that Miss Philippines Catriona Gray will use and (without creating any spoilers), it will blow you away. You have to see it with your own eyes than rely solely on a leaked photo online.

Guest performer Ne-Yo also provided a very apt song number that will raise the temperature levels inside the Impact Arena even more, while Host Steve Harvey kept the audience in stitches with his funny ad-libs.

BTW, the mock Top 5 during the final rehearsals were Albania, Ghana, Russia, Sri Lanka and Barbados.

#MissUniverse2018
#CatrionaGray

As is traditional during technical rehearsals, a member of the production was “crowned” Miss Universe instead of one of the mock Final 3 (Sri Lanka, Ghana and Barbados)

Miss Universe 2018: Top 20 by Continents Plus-10-5-3?

Posted by Norman on December 10, 2018
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According to my reliable sources in the Land of Smiles, the format for this year’s Miss Universe Finals will be a mix of all past editions.

First, there will be a Top 20 to be determined by Continents Plus. Five (5) will come from the delegates of Asia/Oceania+Africa. Another five (5) will come from the Americas (including the Caribbean). The next five (5) will come from Europe. And the remaining five (5) will be Wild Cards regardless of continents. All twenty will undergo a casual talk/speech with host Steve Harvey. This will determine the next cut – Top 10.

The Top 10 will go through both Swimsuit and Evening Gown Competitions. Their composite scores in the two segments will pave the way for the ladies with the five highest scores to advance.

The Top 5 will now have a Q&A – again with host Steve Harvey that will secure three (3) of them spots in the Final Round.

The Final 3 will have one (1) ultimate question to answer for the judges to decide on their rightful podium finishes.

Your thoughts, dear readers? I reckon that this format is tailor-made for good speakers among them, and that includes our Queen Cat. It will separate the beautiful ladies from the smart and beautiful contenders who can potentially be excellent brand Ambassadors for MUO and IMG.

Now it can be told: Miss Universe 2018 was nearly pulled out of Bangkok, Thailand

Posted by Norman on October 29, 2018
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In this news report by Asaree Thaitrakulpanich for Khaosod English last October 24, 2018, the hosting of Miss Universe 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand was in peril of not pushing through as the original financier – TW Investment – pulled out due to “misbehaviours” of some its shareholders. Read the entire report below:

BANGKOK — The fate of this year’s Miss Universe pageant, set for December in Bangkok, was briefly in doubt after its domestic financier was forced to pull out.

The US-based Miss Universe Organization revoked the rights granted to TW Investment, the Thai company in charge of making the pageant happen, due to shady practices the company has blamed on unethical shareholders. A replacement firm has since been found.

In a statement, TW Investment said it would no longer be involved due to misbehavior by unnamed company shareholders.

“We can’t say whether or not the pageant will be held here,” a company spokesman who answered the phone of President Thanawat Wansom said Wednesday. “But TW will not be the organizer.”

Questions about the pageant’s return to the kingdom after a 13-year absence were soon put to rest when another firm, TPN Group, was granted the rights to the pageant.

“We will organize the pageant, and we are the new sole holder of the license,” spokeswoman Nusra Poteteeralert said by phone. “The pageant will still be held. Nothing changes.”

In its letter, TW Investment suggested financial malfeasance and “unsavory behavior of some investors” was to blame for losing the potentially lucrative license.

“Some also did not forward the money from sponsors to pay for the distribution rights according to the regulations stipulated by the Miss Universe company,” it said.

The letter also accused the same insider as trying to hijack the job by making “secret negotiations” with Miss Universe to obtain sole distribution rights and take it away from TW.

Thailand has previously hosted Miss Universe in 1992 and 2005.

Earlier, a Press Conference was held in Bangkok with Miss Universe Organization President Paula Shugart in attendance plus representatives of the new financier – TPN Group – which was granted the rights to the pageant.

Here are important highlights for the schedule of Miss Universe 2018 which got shorter in competition period from December 2-18/19, as compared to the original start of the last week of November, 2018.

December 2 – Contestants’ arrival
December 3 – Welcome Dinner
December 4 – Welcome Parade
– Charity Events
December 5 – Thai Night
December 6 & 7 – Excursion Tour / Promotional Shoot (split venues for contestants)
December 11 – National Costume Parade
December 13 – PRELIMINARY COMPETITION (Swimsuit & Evening Gown Competitions)
December 16 – Red Carpet Event, Final Rehearsal
December 17, Monday 8am – MISS UNIVERSE 2018 FINALS
December 18 & 19 – Departures


Other Details:

1. Finale: December 17, Monday 8am Manila Time/7am Bangkok Time (Not Nov 16)

2. Host: Steve Harvey

3. Co-Host: Ashley Graham

4. Judges to be announced separately as per Paula Shugart

5. Dusit Hotel Thani Thailand will be the Official Residence of Miss Universe Organization and Delegates

6. Around 95 contestants will compete

The Waiting is Over for the 66th Miss Universe 

Posted by Norman on September 29, 2017
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Finally! The 66th Miss Universe will happen on November 26 as previously buzzed about. No, it won’t be in Arizona or California or New York. It’ll be back to Vegas, baby!

Miss Universe Philippines 2017 can now heave a sigh of relief. While Rachel Peters has been preparing herself for this moment, having a definite timeline in mind will definitely make her shake up things even more aggressively. Expect the level of noise to rise in the days and weeks to come.

Steve Harvey will be back as host with Planet Hollywood as venue of both the Preliminaries and the Finals.

Start making those bookings now. That is, if you want to watch LIVE in Las Vegas. 😀

The “4-Minute Long Hell” of Steve Harvey

Posted by Norman on December 13, 2016
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Steve Harvey confesses on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

We all know by now that Steve Harvey will be back as host for the #65thMissUniverse in Manila next month. And just recently, he guested on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon where he promoted his book and dished out a confession that details how he took the bullet for the Miss Universe 2015 controversy which was not really his fault in the first place.

Watch the video now and share your thoughts afterwards, dear readers.

courtesy of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

Sunday “Guessing Game” Specials: Who will co-host The 65th Miss Universe?

Posted by Norman on December 11, 2016
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Can you guess who?

After a news bit came out that Kris Aquino did not get the green-light to co-host The 65th Miss Universe next month, the guessing game continues on who will be paired with Steve Harvey for the job. DOT Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo has already shared that a Filipina co-host has been indeed selected, but could not be named just yet.

The name of Joey Mead surfaced before, but methinks it could be another personality. With Solar Entertainment Inc. as the official telecast partner of The 65th Miss Universe, it might help to gaze in the direction of CNN Philippines too.

Your guesses, dear readers?

Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach as photographed by my new junior photographer Joseph Gerard

And Steve Harvey says Miss Universe 2016 will be in Belize come December 

Posted by Norman on February 17, 2016
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Steve Harvey interviewed Miss Cayman Islands Monique Brooks

Do you have Soundcloud? Well get one on iTunes or the App Store. Otherwise, click on this LINK and listen to the audio of the Steve Harvey Morning Show where he has as guest Miss Cayman Island Monique Brooks.

What is interesting is the mention of the island of Belize as host of Miss Universe 2016 come December. And mind you, it was mentioned not just once, but twice!

Have you listened to it by now, dear readers?

Here is the LINK again. 🙂

The Isosceles Triangle of Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, Ariadna Gutierrez and Steve Harvey

Posted by Norman on January 20, 2016
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Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach (top) and 1st Runner-Up Ariadna Gutierrez and Steve Harvey in the middle appearing on the latter's talk show

Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach (top) and 1st Runner-Up Ariadna Gutierrez and Steve Harvey in the middle appearing on the latter’s talk show

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According to Wikipedia, “In geometry, an isosceles triangle is a triangle that has two sides of equal length. Sometimes it is specified as having two and only two sides of equal length, and sometimes as having at least two sides of equal length…”

With Steve Harvey caught in the middle of the Miss Universe controversy he himself caused due to human error, the pageant world was somehow caught with two (2) winners – Ariadna Gutierrez of Colombia who was mistakenly announced and wore the DIC crown for just under five minutes and Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach of the Philippines – the rightful one who is now reigning as Miss Universe 2015. It’s like the popular host created an isosceles triangle of sorts which divided individuals (their respective fans, followers, countrymen and all) right smack in the middle – the pro-Pia on one side and the pro-Ariadna on the other – with him as the base who needed closure on live television to clear up everything and finally move on.

rightt And just to set things in their proper places with due clarification, the isosceles should be converted to a RIGHT triangle instead. And hopefully, everyone will live happily ever after. I know that Queen P has gracefully advanced to her reign. I hope Ariadna is sincerely leaving the past behind and welcoming new opportunities coming her way. And Steve Harvey? He still has a good career to lean back on.

 

Curiously, this image aligns with the post

 
Let’s now watch the separate interviews of Miss Universe and Miss Colombia on the Steve Harvey Show.