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The Miss Universe Philippines organization has just announced Jeannie Mai as one of the hosts of the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2024 final show. Jeannie will join former Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel of the USA and Filipino actor Alden Richards in hosting the highly anticipated event. The Emmy award-winning TV personality was a backstage correspondent for the Miss Universe pageant in 2011, 2012, and 2013 then co-hosted the 2022 and 2023 editions. This year's Miss Universe Philippines grand coronation night will happen on May 22 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila. The winner, to be crowned by outgoing queen Michelle Dee, will represent the "Pearl of the Orient" at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico this November. Photo: Miss Universe Philippines / Instagram

The Top 5 contestants for the up close and personal interview challenge of the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 competition have been announced. According to the Miss Universe Philippines organization, the finalists for the challenge were determined purely by public votes via the official app of the pageant. The Top 5 contestants were Patricia Bianca Tapia of Hawaii, Alexie Mae Brooks of Iloilo City, Stephanie Faye Gerona of Quirino, Maria Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province, and Christi Lynn McGarry of Taguig City. Only one winner, to be revealed during the upcoming finals, will automatically earn a place as a semifinalist. The Miss Universe Philippines 2024 grand coronation night will be held on May 22 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila. This year's winner will represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico this November. Photo: Miss Universe Philippines / Instagram

Zrinka Ćorić was crowned Miss Universe Croatia 2024 in a glittering show held on Monday, May 6 at Esplanade Hotel in Zagreb. The 22-year-old beauty from Dubrovnik succeeds last year's winner Andrea Erjavec and will now prepare to represent Croatia at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico later this year. Marta Leković was named first runner-up while Lana Vuković, Claudia Mihoković, and Sofya Kotava were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. This year's event marked the 28th edition of the annual Miss Universe Croatia pageant. Croatia has yet to win the Miss Universe crown since its debut at the pageant in 1997 with Kristina Čerina. The country managed to place in the semifinals four times with Sarah Ćosić (2009), Elizabeta Burg (2012), Shanaelle Petty (2017), and Mia Rkman (2019). Road to the 73rd Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zrinka Ćorić (@zrinkacoric) Photos: Miss Universe Croatia, Zrinka Ćorić / Instagram RELATED P

Samantha Poole bested 11 other finalists to be crowned Miss New Zealand 2024 (Miss International New Zealand 2024) on Sunday, May 5 at Bruce Mason Centre in Takapuna Beach. The 21-year-old model and digital design graduate of Auckland University of Technology will represent New Zealand at Miss International 2024 in Tokyo, Japan later this year. "What an incredible night. I'm so grateful for all the messages and kind words, thank you for all the support. It all still feels surreal, but everyone on that stage had worked so hard to be there," she wrote on social media. Rovelyn Milford was named first runner-up and Miss Supranational New Zealand 2025. She is expected to participate in Miss Supranational 2025 in Poland. Sharlene Sharma, the second runner-up and Miss Intercontinental New Zealand 2024 will go to the Miss Intercontinental 2024 competition later this year. Maria Anna Franchezca Cabatay and Charlotte Meiklejohn were announced as the third and fourth runners-up, res

Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt officially announced her shocking resignation as titleholder in a post on social media on Monday, May 6. "I realize this may come as a large shock to many. Never compromise your physical and mental well-being. Our health is our wealth," she wrote. "A million thank you's to all of you for your constant and unwavering support. Time to write the next chapter. I hope you’ll stick around to see what's next," she added. The Miss USA organization also released a statement on social media: "We respect and support Noelia’s decision to step down from her duties. The well-being of our titleholders is a top priority, and we understand her need to prioritize herself at this time." As for Noelia's replacement, the organization said, "We are currently reviewing plans for transferring responsibilities to a successor, and we will soon announce the crowning of the new Miss USA." Noelia, a 24-year-old author and interior desig

Celinee Santos Frias was crowned Miss Universe Dominican Republic 2024 during the Miss Republica Dominicana 2024 final competition held on Sunday, May 5 at Centro de Convenciones Sambil in Santo Domingo. The 24-year-old model and actress, representing Distrito Nacional, will now represent the Dominican Republic at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico later this year. Melissa Nuñez of the Dominican Community in the USA was first runner-up. She received the title Miss International Dominican Republic 2024 and will go to Miss International 2024. The second runner-up, Haidy Cruz of Monte Cristi was named Reina Hispanoamericana Dominican Republic 2024 and will go to Reina Hispanoamericana 2024. Gemmy Quelliz of Santo Domingo Este, Alba Blair of Jarabacoa, and Karibel Perez of Santiago were the third, fourth, and fifth runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Universe Dominican Republic succeeds the previous winner Mariana Downing who unfortunately unplaced during last year's Miss Univ

A total of 11 beauties have been officially announced as contenders for Miss Trinidad and Tobago 2024. One of them will be crowned Miss Supranational Trinidad and Tobago 2024 tonight in Couva while the rest of the contestants will continue to fight for Miss Universe Trinidad and Tobago 2024. Candiesha Joseph's successor will go to Poland for the Miss Supranational 2024 competition this July. The next Miss Universe Trinidad and Tobago, Faith Gillezeau's successor, will travel to Mexico for Miss Universe 2024 later this year. Who will represent the twin island country on the global stage this year? Meet the contestants: CHAGUANAS - Makeda-Browne Elias CHARLIEVILLE - Kayenne Williams LAVENTILLE - Athaliah Samuel MANZANILLA - Kimoi-Ann Felmine MORVANT - Jenelle Thongs PENAL - Valini Roopnarine PIARCO - Destiny Leon SAN FERNANDO - Dr. Brittany Deane ST. AUGUSTINE - Aishwarya Maharaj TRINCITY - Kayla Ali TUNAPUNA - Leana Shende Photos: Keown Thomas / Crowns and Sashes