'Access Hollywood' co-host Mario Lopez and former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo to host the 69th Miss Universe pageant

After five editions, "Family Feud" host Steve Harvey will not be hosting the 69th Miss Universe pageant in Florida this May.

The Miss Universe Organization announced on Tuesday, April 20 that "Access Hollywood" co-host Mario Lopez and former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo will host the upcoming competition.

Steve left the comment "I’ll miss you guys — but I’ll see you for the 70th" to the announcement of MUO on its official social media page.

Olivia, who turned actress and model after winning the pageant in 2012, also commented "so excited" about the good news.

The 69th Miss Universe pageant will air live from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida on the FYI channel and numerous TV stations across the world. Roku will also stream the competition for free the next day.



Photos: Miss Universe Organization

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