The Miss Universe beauty contest is one of the most popular and important contests for beautiful women in the world, as they not only demonstrate their beauty but also their brains, talent, and humanity. The event is set for the 16th of November, 2024, in Mexico City to mark its 73rd session, and anticipation is escalating among the fan base as well as the participants.
The Event Details
Date and Venue
Miss Universe 2024 will take place on November 16, 2024, at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, the country that has not hosted the beauty pageant since 2007. The elimination rounds were held on November 14, 2024, when the contestants had a chance to participate in swimsuit and evening gown categories as well as the closed-door interviews.
Contestants
This year saw entries reach 125 from around the world, beating the record number of 94 entrants registered in the previous year, 2018. Prominent contestants of the year include those from Belarus, Eritrea, Guinea, Iran (Miss Universe Persia), and several other countries. Also, there are some nations that are coming back to the competition after a long time, like Cuba, Fiji, and Botswana.
A new format and new criteria for judging.
In the 2024 edition, the number of semifinalists has been raised again from 20 to 30 more than any other pageant has done before. The selection committee will include popular people like Emilio Estefan, music producer, and Lele Pons, singer and actress. The pageant will aim at judging the beauty, intelligence, personality, and ability of the contestants to be socially sensitive; thus, it will not seek to only judge the looks of the girls.
Predictions for the Crown
It may be challenging to predict the Miss Universe 2024 winner; however, some factors could come into play. Knowledge of the contestants, their advocacy endeavors, their performance styling, and presentation shall be important in the process. This format provides more semifinalists, and this, in turn, requires consideration of a greater number of cultures and, thus, the appearance of the unexpected.
Possible Factors That Determine the Winner
- Advocacy and Social Impact: Those who present their advocacy well and show their passion for certain causes tend to gain the favor of the judges and the audience. This year’s contestants are interested in diverse significant issues, including mental health and cultural diversity.
- Stage Presence and Performance: It’s also equally important to distinguish oneself in the initial rounds as well as in the finals. The delegates who perform best in swimsuit and evening gown competitions as well as are good speakers in the interview portions stand better chances of going far in the competition.
- Cultural Representation: Cultural representation will therefore be a major aspect given that contestants from various cultural backgrounds will be participating. There is a possibility that the judges will be inclined to support a contestant who can describe his or her ethnicity and its relevance in contemporary society.
The New Crown
This year, the new crown will be named “Lumière de l’Infini,” which translates to “The Light of Infinity,” and it has been designed by Filipino jewelers. It has diamonds and 23 golden South Sea pearls—the number reflecting the beauty and variety of the contestants.
Such a new crown increases the interest in the event as it is not only the winner but also the history of the cultures of the participating countries.
With the Miss Universe 2024 pageant just around the corner, the anticipation is growing. Adding more contestants than any previous year, changing the show’s format, and emphasizing advocacy and cultural representation, this year’s competition should prove one of the most memorable yet.
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Reigning Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios is getting ready to transfer her crown to a new successor, and everyone is watching with deep breaths. Who will emerge as the winner? Well, only time will tell.
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