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The Miss Universe Organization has just announced that Miss Universe 2026 final competition tickets completely sold out within just 48 hours of becoming available for purchase. This year's much awaited pageant will conclude on November 24 at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Although the final competition has already sold out, you can still secure tickets for the National Costume Show and Preliminary Competition through ticketera.com . As stated by the organization, "Both shows will showcase NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN musical performances and cultural surprises that will make this 75th anniversary unforgettable." MUO has also shared the first look at the STATE-OF-THE-ART stage (pictured above) created for the 75th edition of the prestigious pageant. Photo: Miss Universe

Miss Earth Organization has just announced Nathalie Briones from Chile as the newly appointed Miss Earth Water 2025. The 20-year-old advertising student and model took over the title following the dethronement of Trinh My Anh of Vietnam for competing in another pageant. "Please join us in welcoming and congratulating Nathalie Briones of Chile, who has been appointed as the new MISS EARTH WATER 2025," Miss Earth shared online. "As she takes on this meaningful title, Nathalie will continue to champion the spirit of LOVE IN ACTION, inspiring communities to protect our precious water resources and turn environmental awareness into meaningful action," the organization continued. Nathalie also said, "I still can’t find the right words to express how incredibly excited and honored I feel to carry the title. She added, "Being part of this beautiful platform means so much to me, and I receive this title with a heart full of gratitude, excitement, and, above all, a ...

Nguyen Quynh Anh was crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2026 on Friday, October 2 at The Opera in Hai Phong. She takes over the crown from the previous year's reigning queen, Nguyen Huong Giang. The 27-year-old model hailing from Hanoi will now prepare to represent Vietnam at the Miss Universe 2026 pageant, which will take place in Puerto Rico this November. Trinh My Anh and Emma Maria Fernandez Le were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. Trinh Thi Hong Dang and Nguyen Dieu Huyen rounded out the Top 5 finalists. The new Miss Universe Vietnam is no stranger pageantry, having previously joined the national pageant in 2024 and finished as first runner-up. Her background also includes a runner-up finish at The Face Vietnam 2018 and another runner-up placement at Supermodel Me 2021. Road to the 75th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Vietnam - Official Account (@missuniversevietnam.official) Photos: Kieng Can Team /...

Danielle Adewisi, a medical doctor and advocate for women's health, was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 on Sunday, September 27 in Lagos. Following in the legacy of her mother Tonia Okogbenin, who won the same title in 1991, she is now gearing up to showcase Nigeria's pride at Miss Universe 2026 in Puerto Rico this coming November. Anita Osikhena, Myya Jones, Oluwafunmibi Ajaja, and Melissa Toghanro were announced as the first, second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Universe Nigeria is no stranger to pageantry, having previously competed in Miss Universe Great Britain in 2023 where she reached the Top 5. "As a medical doctor and the founder of my women's health charity, Scrub The Stigma, I have dedicated my life to improving access to healthcare and education for women and girls," she wrote online. "Now, I hope to amplify this impact while proudly representing Nigeria with that same purpose," she continued. Road to the 75th M...

Queen Elizabeth Makune was crowned Miss Universe Tanzania 2026 last Sunday, September 20 at Haddy Pro Hall, Mbezi Beach, Dar es Salaam. The 30-year-old public servant and health advocate from Mwanza beat over 20 other contestants to win the national pageant. She succeeds last year's winner Naisae Yona and will now prepare to represent Tanzania at the 75th Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2026) in Puerto Rico this November. The runners-up Merikaii Wavii (first), Sandra Giovinazzo (second), Melinda Enock (third), and Mariam Cosmas (fourth) were respectively awarded the titles Miss Supranational, Miss Charm, Miss Face of Humanity and Miss Aura Tanzania titles. The new Miss Universe Tanzania is not a stranger to beauty pageants. She is a former Miss Tanzania (Miss World Tanzania) winner who participated in Miss World 2018 in Sanya, China. "Sometimes, you only understand the journey when you look back and see how every chapter prepared you for the next. In 2018, I wore the crown as Mis...

The 18th Mister International pageant wrapped up with an electrifying final show on Saturday, September 26 at MCC Hall Bangkapi in Bangkok, Thailand. Andrés Briseño, a 21-year-old athlete and law student from Mexico, was proclaimed Mister International 2026. This remarkable achievement marks a historic moment as he becomes the first Mexican ever to claim this prestigious title. Ignacio Monclus of Spain was named first runner-up, while Indonesia's Gede Aiswarya Kartika, Turkey's Doğukan Navdar, Vietnam's Nguyen Vu Linh, and Sri Lanka's Ravindu Wijesooriya secured the second, third, fourth, and fifth runner-up positions respectively. Rounding out the Top 10 were impressive competitors from Nigeria (Abure Ebosetale), the Philippines (John Wayne Alba), Korea (Jung Gyu Park), and Thailand (Waranyu Tharasiriwattanakul). The rest of the Top 20 were from Australia (Dylan Mahoney), Canada (Maverick Service), Iraq (Mustafa Bayati), the Netherlands (Yannick Tavernier), Northern Cy...

Tonight, Mister International 2025 Kirk Bondad from the Philippines will relinquish his reign at the conclusion of the 18th Mister International pageant. Mister International 2026 will stream live from the MCC Hall in Bangkok, Thailand where 52 distinctively confident gentlemen will compete for the coveted title. Watch the show's live stream here: Photo: Mister International

Jordan is making an exciting return to Miss Universe after 66 years of absence with Destiny Anbar, a data engineer and esports advocate currently based in Texas, USA. The newly appointed Miss Universe Jordan 2026 will proudly represent Jordan at the Miss Universe 2026 pageant, which will be held in Puerto Rico this November. No stranger to pageantry, Destiny has graced the Miss Texas USA stage before, advancing to the semifinals in both 2023 and 2024. Situated in Southwest Asia in the rocky desert of the northern Arabian Peninsula, Jordan is famous for its ancient archaeological sites, especially Petra—the former Nabatean capital built around 300 B.C. The Arab country last participated back in 1960 with Helen Giatanapoulus and hasn't been represented since then. Photo: Miss Universe Jordan / Instagram

Daiana Stefani Pereyra has officially been named the new Miss Universe Argentina 2026 after the crowned titleholder Tamara Rogouski stepped down for personal reasons. The 28-year-old cabin crew competed for La Pampa and earned the first runner-up position at the national pageant in May. She will now gear up to represent Argentina at the Miss Universe 2026 pageant scheduled for Puerto Rico this November. "If there's something we Argentines have, it's that we know how to take on every challenge with our hearts," Daiana expressed on social media. "We are passionate, resilient and proud of our roots. And when we get to carry our flag into the world, we do it with our soul," she continued. Road to the 75th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Korawat Yatfung (@yo_korawathairstylist) Photos: Jorge Amarista, Korawat Yatfung / Instagram