Updated on Thursday, November 16, 2023
With over 90 women from around the globe vying for the 72nd Miss Universe title, Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel will be crowning her successor this month. Held in the magical El Salvador, dubbed "a shining jewel in Latin America," the beauty queens have been busy since their arrival—from hitting the beach and learning how to surf, to witnessing a Mayan Fire Ritual. Despite their jam-packed schedule, the candidates also made sure to spend quality time with kids at Benjamin Bloom's Children Hospital as part of their involvement with Smile Train, the world's largest cleft charity.
The main event—coronation night—is coming up soon, so we put together a quick guide on must-know info, just for you.
Here are the important details you need to know about the Miss Universe 2023 competition:
When and where will Miss Universe 2023 coronation night be held?
Viewers can tune in and watch the 2023 Miss Universe titleholder get crowned on Saturday, November 18 at the José Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador. Pinoy pageant enthusiasts can show their support for our PH bet and tune in through A2Z Channel 11, Kapamilya Channel, Metro Channel, and iWantTFC. These platforms will livestream the pageant finals for free on at 9AM Philippine time on Sunday, November 19.
The Preliminary Competition will take place on Wednesday, November 15, and includes both the Swimsuit and Evening Gown segments. Meanwhile, the National Costume show is set for Thursday, November 16.
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On Thursday, November 16, the Miss Universe Organization announced that the Preliminary Show would be livestreamed on their YouTube channel: "The viewership and ticket purchasing from our fanbase overwhelmed the Live Bash host site, so in order to avoid any delays we are PUSHING TO YOUTUBE!"
Since the livestream is now available for all, "refunds will be handled tomorrow by Livebash."
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What is the schedule like for Miss Universe 2023?
The official 72nd Miss Universe Competition selection rounds were announced on Wednesday, November 15. Viewers, keep your fingers crossed and manifest that your country representative makes it to the Top 3! Here is the final run of show:
- Top 20 announcement
- Swimwear Competition
- Top 10 announcement
- Evening Gown
- Top 5 announcement
- Interview Questions
- Top 3 announcement
- Final Questions
- Crowning Moment
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Who are the hosts for Miss Universe 2023?
It'll be an all-female hosting team for the 2023 Miss Universe competition. Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo, TV host Jeannie Mai, and award-winning journalist Maria Menounos will grace the main stage. Emmy-winning host Zuri Hall and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray are also returning as backstage correspondents.
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Who is part of the Miss Universe 2023 selection committee?
The Miss Universe Organization announced the 10-member selection committee on Tuesday, November 14. Making up the Miss Universe 2023 selection committee are: fashion model Halima Aden, TV personality and Queer Eye for the Straight Guy host Carson Kressley, Mexican singer-songwriter Mario Bautista, Filipino-American physician Dr. Connie Marano, Vice President of Growth Marketing & Merchandising at Roku Sweta Patel, Miss Universe 1977 Janelle "Penny" Commissiong, Puerto Rican actress-host Giselle Blondet, sports crisis strategist and EAG Sports Management founder Denise White, Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere, and Gen Z social media personality Avani Gregg.
Here are some fun facts about the judges:
- Dr. Connie Marano served as a physician to former US presidents Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Barrack Obama.
- Denise White is known as the "Olivia Pope of the sports world," and a drama based on her life (The Fixer) will be released on Netflix in 2024.
- Avani Gregg was named TikToker of the Year in 2019 by the Shorty Awards, and included in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in 2020.
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Set your alarms so you don't miss out on coronation night!