History is about to be rewritten. The Miss Universe 2024 beauty pageant will be returning to Mexico after sixteen years. The 73rd edition of the beauty pageant is all set to be one of the largest in the pageant’s history. An estimate of participants from 130 countries are set to compete in Mexico, exceeding the numbers from 2018. The Miss Universe India 2024 contest was held on September 22 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, to select the representative for India. Rhea Singha, a 19-year-old from Gujarat, beat 51 finalists to win the coveted Miss Universe India 2024 title. Pranjal Priya secured the first runner-up place, Chhavi Verg secured the second runner-up place, Sushmita Roy secured the third runner-up place, and Ruopfuzhano Whiso secured the fourth runner-up place. From date and venue to format, here’s all you need to know about the Miss Universe 2024 contest. Miss Universe India 2024: Rhea Singha Crowned Winner of Prestigious Pageant, Pranjal Priya Emerges As First Runner-Up (Watch Video).

Miss Universe 2024 Date

Miss Universe 2024 will take place on Saturday, November 16. Before the grand finale event, a preliminary contest will be held on Thursday, November 14.

Miss Universe 2024 Venue

Miss Universe 2024 will be held at the Arena Ciudad de México (Arena CDMX) in Mexico City, Mexico.

Who Will Represent India at Miss Universe 2024?

The winner of the Miss Universe India 2024 title, Rhea Singha, will represent India at Miss Universe 2024. Rhea Singha Is Miss Universe India 2024 Winner: Who Is Rhea Singha? Meet 19-Year-Old Gujarati Beauty Queen Set To Represent the Country for Miss Universe Title.

Miss Universe 2024 Format

This year’s Miss Universe contest will see a few changes in the format. Thirty semi-finalists (instead of 20) will move to the swimsuit round, as stated by the Miss Universe Organisation. The top 30 contenders will also include one finalist chosen by a fan vote. Twelve contestants will then feature in the next round, which is the catwalk in the evening dress round. From the 12, five finalists will proceed to the question-and-answer round. Four runners-up will be named. The winner of the deciding question-and-answer round will be crowned the new Miss Universe 2024.

Miss Universe 2024 Announcement

 

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73rd Miss Universe 2024 Teaser

 

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Rhea Singha, Miss Universe India 2024

As the date for the 73rd Miss Universe 2024 nears, people from all over the world will wait with bated breath and anticipation for the crowning of the new Miss Universe 2024. Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua, who was crowned Miss Universe 2023, will crown her successor at the end of the Miss Universe 2024 grand finale event.

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