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Miss Universe 2024

The 73rd Miss Universe pageant took place on November 16, 2024, at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico. This event marked the culmination of national competitions worldwide, where representatives from various countries competed for the coveted Miss Universe title. The competition likely involved various segments showcasing the contestants' talents, intelligence, and advocacy platforms. While specific details about the winner and other participants are not yet available, the event undoubtedly garnered significant international attention, celebrating beauty, cultural diversity, and female empowerment.

1967: Return of Cuba

Cuba returned to the Miss Universe competition in 1967 after a long absence.

1981: Return of Fiji

Fiji returned to the competition in 1981.

1984: Return of Guadeloupe and Martinique

Guadeloupe and Martinique returned to Miss Universe in 1984.

1986: Return of Multiple Countries

Côte d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (as Zaire), and Samoa (as Western Samoa) returned to the pageant in 1986.

1987: Return of Senegal

Senegal returned to the Miss Universe pageant in 1987.

1990: Return of Gibraltar

Gibraltar returned to the competition in 1990.

1999: Return of Bonaire and Suriname

Bonaire and Suriname returned to the pageant in 1999.

2000: Return of Hong Kong

Hong Kong returned to the competition in 2000.

2001: Miss Earth 2001

Denmark's second victory in any of the Big Four international beauty pageants was in 2001 when Catharina Svensson won Miss Earth.

2007: Previous Hosting in Mexico

The last time Mexico hosted Miss Universe before 2024 was in 2007.

2012: Return of Cyprus

Cyprus returned to the Miss Universe stage in 2012.

2013: Return of Botswana and Estonia

Botswana and Estonia returned to the competition in 2013.

2014: Return of Turks and Caicos

Turks and Caicos returned to Miss Universe in 2014.

2015: Return of Montenegro and Serbia

Montenegro and Serbia returned to the competition in 2015.

2018: Record Number of Contestants

In 2018, a record 94 contestants participated in the Miss Universe pageant.

2018: Return of Sri Lanka and Zambia

Sri Lanka and Zambia returned to the Miss Universe competition in 2018.

2019: Return of Multiple Countries

Bangladesh, New Zealand, Tanzania, and the United States Virgin Islands returned to Miss Universe in 2019.

2021: Return of Israel, Kenya, and Romania

Israel, Kenya, and Romania returned to the competition in 2021.

2022: Return of Several Nations

Armenia, Belize, China, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, and Uruguay returned to the Miss Universe stage in 2022.

2022: Miss Universe 2022

R'Bonney Gabriel won Miss Universe in 2022.

September 2023: Removal of Age Restrictions

In September 2023, Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel announced the removal of age, weight, and height restrictions for the Miss Universe competition.

November 2023: Miss Universe 2024 Host Announcement

In November 2023, during Miss Universe 2023, it was announced that Mexico would host the 2024 pageant.

August 2024: Venue and Date Announcement

In August 2024, the organizers announced that the Miss Universe pageant would be held at the Mexico City Arena on November 16, with preliminary rounds on November 14.

November 16, 2024: Miss Universe 2024

The 73rd Miss Universe pageant took place on November 16, 2024, at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico.

2024: Miss Denmark 2024 Replacement

Emma Heyst, the original Miss Denmark 2024, withdrew from Miss Universe 2024 due to insufficient preparation and was replaced by Victoria Kjær Theilvig.

2024: Miss Universe Persia 2024 Replacement

In 2024, Fay Asghari, the original winner of Miss Universe Persia, stepped down due to work conflicts and was replaced by Ava Vahneshan.

2024: Miss Universe Armenia 2024 Disqualification

Irina Zakharova, initially crowned Miss Universe Armenia 2024, was disqualified for violating eligibility rules and replaced by Emma Avanesyan.

2025: Potential Host Countries for Miss Universe 2025

A shortlist of countries including Argentina, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, India, Morocco, South Africa, Spain, and Thailand was created for potentially hosting Miss Universe in 2025.

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