The most important beauty pageant in the world will take place this Saturday, November 16, when more than 130 women will compete for the Miss Universe 2024 crown.
Nicaraguan Sheynnis Palacios, Miss Universe 2023, will present the crown to her successor in a ceremony in Mexico City, which will be broadcast exclusively on Telemundo.
Here’s what you need to know before the world’s biggest beauty pageant:
WHAT TIME IS MISS UNIVERSE 2024?
The beauty contest will begin this Saturday, November 16 at 7 pm CT under the leadership of Jacqueline Bracamontes y Danilo Carreratogether with Andrea Meza, Carlos Adyan and Julia Gama.
HOW DO YOU START TELEMUNDO’S COVERAGE?
You will be able to see the coverage of the Miss Universe pageant live at Telemundo on Saturday, November 16 starting at 5 pm CT
All the action starts at 5 pm CT con Celebrating Our Pridethe only special thing is that there are delegates from all over the world. Andrea Meza, Carlos Adyan and Aleyda Ortiz will host the two-hour introduction before the long-awaited live broadcast of the finale.
WHERE IS THE 2024 SEARCH OF THE MONTH?
The 73rd edition of the most important beauty pageant in the world which will take place this Saturday, November 16 at the Arena CDMC
WHAT’S NEW IN THIS YEAR’S UNIVERSITY OF THE MONTH COMPETITION?
Spectators will have an exciting night where the 130 participants will compete in a new format where only 30 will be announced as semi-finals, followed by the Top 12 and Top 5.
For this edition there will be 128 candidates competing for the undercover crown. It had been many years since Miss Universe had such a large group in the pageant.
Of these 128, the representatives with blonde or platinum hair are: Belarus, Denmark, Finland, Gibraltar, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Montenegro, Switzerland, Turkey, Australia and Aruba.
However, and never before seen in Miss Universe, two candidates are competing with a health condition. Miss Egypt suffers from vitiligo, who has a skin disease that causes the appearance of white or light spots on the skin due to loss of pigmentation, and lThe South African candidate is deaf.
In addition, in this edition they increased candidates with children. Last year there were Colombia and Guatemala. This edition includes: Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Cambodia, Honduras, the Netherlands and Malta. It should be noted that the latter is the oldest of all the candidates.
SELECTION COMMITTEE
Miss Universe revealed this select group on her Instagram account. They have not specified if this committee is for Pre-Night, Final Night or both.
Among them are content star Lele Pons, music producer Emilio Estefan, Brazilian artist Romero Britto, designer Eva Cavalli, former Miss Universe 1978 Margaret Gardiner, presenter of Red hot Jessica CarrilloMicahel Cinco, famous designer of Hollywood stars and Italian businessman Gianluca Vacchi.
The group is also joined by Dr. Camila Guiribitey, a prominent philanthropist, dentist and businesswoman; Colombian urban music singer Fariana.
NEW CROWN OF MONTHLY
The Miss Universe Organization presented on Thursday the new crown that will be worn by the new sovereign, made by the jewelry house Philippine Jewlemer.
Handcrafted by artisans and plated in 18-karat gold, it features 23 golden pearls and diamonds.
Although its value has not been disclosed to the public, it is estimated that it could cost more than $6 million.
WHICH COUNTRIES ARE DISPUTED?
In this edition, Belarus, Eritrea, Guinea, Macau, Madivas, Moldova
WHICH COUNTRIES RETURN TO THE COMPETITION?
There are many countries that return to the Miss Universe stage. They are: Cuba, which last participated in 1967. They join Fiji, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Ivory Coast, Democratic Republic of Congo, Senegal, Gibraltar, Bonaire, Hong Kong, Azerbaijan, Botswana, Estonia, Turks and Caicos Islands, Montenegro, Serbia, Zambia, Bangladesh, the New Zealand, Tanzania, US Virgin Islands, Kenya, Armenia, Belize, China, Ghana, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey and Uruguay.
WHAT WOULD BE THE SONG YOU’VE EVER LIKED?
The Miss Universe organization announced that the Queen’s choreography will be led by renowned choreographer Danny Lugo, who works with Luis Fonsi, Olga Tañón, Viña del Mar, Jay Wheeler and many others. Although Emilio Estefan will lead the official song and it will be presented by Taboo, a member of the band Black Eyed Peas.
A VOICE FOR CHANGE
Once again, the candidates must present social work that will be considered for scholarships so that they can continue their philanthropic work. It will be chosen from 10 finalists and divided into silver and gold winners.
The jury is composed of Ana Bárbara Coimbra, Miss Universe Angola 2023 and winner of the gold award in her year, plastic surgeon Dr. Juan Manuel Chaparro González, Janick Maceta, Miss Universe Peru and founder of the “Little Heroes Peru” project
Karla Guilfú, Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2023 and gold award winner in her year, Paweensuda Drouin, Miss Universe Thailand 2019 and CEO of Hollywodd Queens, R’Bonney Gabriel, Miss Universe 2022 and environmental ambassador and Sophiya Bhujel, Miss Universe Nepal 2022, founder of the “Project Red” project.
Miss Universe fans can find the latest news and exclusive content at Telemundo.com/MissUniverso and join the conversation via @Telemundo and @telemundoentretenimiento on
using the hashtag #MissUniverse and #MissUniverse.
How can candidates use their Miss Universe platform to advocate for their chosen causes?
Inue their education. This initiative emphasizes the importance of social responsibility and impact in the candidates’ journeys, allowing them to advocate for causes they are passionate about.
This year’s Miss Universe pageant promises to be a spectacular event, showcasing not only beauty and talent but also highlighting diversity and the power of positive change. The competition will air live on Telemundo, and fans are encouraged to tune in to witness history in the making as candidates compete for the coveted crown.
Make sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, November 16, at 5 pm CT, and be part of this exciting celebration of individuality, empowerment, and cultural representation.