Miss Universe 2023 highlights: Nicaragua wins the crown at 72nd Miss Universe | Watch

Miss Universe 2023 highlights: Nicaragua's Sheynnis Palacios wins the 72nd Miss Universe | Watch the crown's winner announcement and other viral moments here

Miss Universe 2023 highlights: Nicaragua wins the crown at 72nd Miss Universe | Watch (Photo by Twitter/MissUniverse)

The 72nd Miss Universe kicked off with great pomp, show and glamour as it started at 6:30 AM IST on Sunday, November 19 with contestants from 90 countries competing for the prestigious title. Former Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo and TV personality Jeannie Mai hosted the beauty pageant with Maria Menounos, making it the first time that the pageant has had an exclusively all-female hosting team.

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• 19 Nov 2023, 09:34:34 AM IST

  Nicaragua wins Miss Universe 2023

  The room echoes with accolades as Nicaragua wins Miss Universe 2023

• 19 Nov 2023, 09:14:06 AM IST

  Miss Universe 2023: Nicaragua answers which woman's life she would like to live for a year and why

  Here's what Miss Nicaragua answered when asked which woman's life she would like to live for a year and why

• 19 Nov 2023, 09:06:05 AM IST

  Miss Universe 2023: Australia answers the final question

  Miss Australia honours her mother in final round.

• 19 Nov 2023, 09:03:14 AM IST

  Miss Universe 2023: Thailand honours Malala Yousafzai in final round

  Miss Thailand honours Malala Yousafzai at Miss Universe 2023 for her struggle and achievements.

• 19 Nov 2023, 08:54:55 AM IST

  Miss Universe 2023: Here are the TOP 3

  THAILAND, AUSTRALIA AND NICARAGUA make it to the TOP 3 at Miss Universe 2023

• 19 Nov 2023, 08:53:07 AM IST

  Miss Universe 2023: Thailand makes it to TOP 3

• 19 Nov 2023, 08:49:03 AM IST

  Miss Universe 2023: Miss Thailand tackles question on online bullying

  Miss Thailand shares her message on online bullying at Miss Universe

• 19 Nov 2023, 08:47:17 AM IST

  Miss Universe: Colombia answers how she would live if it was her last day today

  Miss Colombia answers her question by highlighting how as a mother participating at the Miss Universe 2023, she has already created history and a legacy

• 19 Nov 2023, 08:44:28 AM IST

  Miss Universe 2023: Nicaragua answers what values guide her

  Miss Nicaragua gives a powerful answer to what inspires her

• 19 Nov 2023, 08:42:34 AM IST

  Miss Universe 2023: Puerto Rico answers what she will bring to Miss Universe brand

  Puerto Rico ropes in her activism to answer what she will bring to Miss Universe brand

• 19 Nov 2023, 08:40:34 AM IST

  Miss Universe 2023: Australia answers question on gender equality | Watch

  Miss Australia answers how she will use Miss Universe platform to promote gender equality

• 19 Nov 2023, 08:36:48 AM IST

  Miss Universe 2023 LIVE: Thailand, Columbia and others make it to TOP 5 | Watch

  Top 5 announced at 72nd Miss Universe including Thailand and Columbia

• 19 Nov 2023, 08:19:40 AM IST

  India and Pakistan drop out of Miss Universe 2023 as they do not make it to the finals

  

  Miss Universe 2023 LIVE blog: India and Pakistan fail to make it to Top 10 after swimsuit round (Screengrabs from Twitter)

  Following the swimsuit competition, the announcement for the Top 10 finalists have been made and unfortunately, Shweta Shard from India in a bold glitter swimsuit and Erica Robin from Pakistan in a burkini, did not qualify for the swimwear stage to proceed to the evening gown competition.

• 19 Nov 2023, 08:08:24 AM IST

  Miss Universe 2023 swimwear in photos: Here are some of the smoking hot swimwear looks by delegates

  Designer Rubin Singer brings his luxury fashion sensibility to swimwear at Miss Universe 2023

• 19 Nov 2023, 08:03:03 AM IST

  Check out this list of official 72nd MISS UNIVERSE Competition's TOP 20 contestants including India and Pakistan

  Say hello to your official 72nd MISS UNIVERSE competition's TOP 20 finalists as they glitter in gorgeous dresses by Clarisse Designs, the official Miss Universe pageant wear sponsor.

• 19 Nov 2023, 07:58:42 AM IST

  Miss Universe 2023: Watch as Pakistan makes it to Top 20

  Pakistan makes history at Miss Universe 2023 as Erica Robin makes it to Top 20. Watch!

• 19 Nov 2023, 07:55:38 AM IST

  Is Pakistan disowning its first ever Miss Universe contestant? Here's why Erica Robin is facing backlash

  

  Is Pakistan disowning its first ever Miss Universe contestant? Here's why Erica Robin is facing backlash (Photo by Twitter/sahil17306)

  Contestant Erica Robin from Karachi is facing immense backlash ahead of Pakistan's debut at the Miss Universe beauty pageant. Here's why

• 19 Nov 2023, 07:54:28 AM IST

  Miss Universe contestant Qi Jia from China withdraws from competition, here’s why

  

  Miss Universe China (Instagram)

  Qi Jia, the Chinese representative, will not be able to compete in Miss Universe 2023 due to missing out on pre-finale competitions. Click here to know the reason why

• 19 Nov 2023, 07:52:02 AM IST

  Miss Universe pageant eliminates age restrictions for the first time in history. All details here

  Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel's announcement during New York Fashion Week 2024 marks a historic moment, as the pageant eliminates its upper age limit. Click here to know more

• 19 Nov 2023, 07:50:59 AM IST

  Miss Universe 2023: Meet the two transgender participants whose win can make history

  

  Miss Universe 2023: Meet the two transgender participants whose win can make history (Photo by Twitter/Winwineklabu)

  Miss Universe 2023 opens new chapter with transgender inclusion and if either of the two transwomen emerge victorious, they will make history to don the crown. Click here to know all about them

• 19 Nov 2023, 07:49:45 AM IST

  Miss Universe 2023: Shweta Sharda embodies strength and beauty with her awe-inspiring look in National Costume round

  Shweta Sharda, India's representative, showcased the essence of a modern Indian woman with her stunning appearance at the Miss Universe National Costume Round. Click here to know more

• 19 Nov 2023, 07:47:03 AM IST

  Miss Universe 2023: Who is Shweta Sharda? Here's all that you need to know

  Shweta Sharda will be representing India at this year's Miss Universe pageant. Shweta – a 23-year-old model from Chandigarh – won the prestigious Miss Diva Universe title this year. The pageant took place in Mumbai, and she succeeded Divita Rai. Shweta shifted to Mumbai with her mother at the age of 16 to make a career in modelling. Shweta has made silver screen appearances on several reality shows. She has appeared in Dance India Dance, Dance Deewane, and Dance Plus. Shweta also used to work as a choreographer in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. Shweta holds a bachelor's degree from Indira Gandhi National Open University and she won the Miss Diva 2023 title this year. Click here to know more

• 19 Nov 2023, 07:43:15 AM IST

  Miss Universe 2023: Watch Shweta Sharda from India make it to the semi finals

  India's representative at the pageant, 23-year-old Shweta Sharda, has made it to the semi-finals of 72nd Miss Universe | Watch