Miss Universe 2023 final show all-female hosts announced


The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) officially announced on Monday, November 7 the all-female hosts for the upcoming 72nd Miss Universe competition.

Model, actress, and former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo and Emmy Award-winning TV host, producer, and advocate Jeannie Mai will return as hosts.

They will be joined by television host, presenter, actress, New York Times-bestselling author, entrepreneur, Emmy Award-winning journalist, and former Miss Teen Massachusetts, Maria Menounos.

Also returning as backstage correspondence are Filipina model, singer, television personality, and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, and Emmy Award-winning TV host, actress, and producer Zuri Hall.

"I'm so glad to be working with such a talented, funny, and knowledgeable group of women presenters. Our hosts this year exemplify the best of the Miss Universe family, and this is going to be a fantastic show," said the President of MUO Paula Shugart.

The Miss Universe 2023 final broadcast around the world on November 18 from the José Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador.

Photos: Miss Universe

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