Andrea Meza of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2020 on May 16, 2021, holding the title for the shortest reign. The Miss Universe 2021 event will occur in Israel on December 12, 2021, featuring 80 contestants. Steve Harvey returns as host, alongside Mario Lopez and Olivia Culpo.
Amandine Petit crowns Miss France 2022 Diane Leyre in Caen, Normandy
Amandine Petit won the Miss France 2021 title representing Normandy, competing against 28 candidates. She crowned her successor, Diane Leyre, on December 11, 2021. The 2022 competition featured 29 contestants, with Leyre ultimately winning and securing a special place as the 16th Miss France from Ile-de-France.
29 Miss France 2022 candidates competing in Caen, Normandy
Amandine Petit won Miss France 2021, representing Normandy, and will crown her successor at the Miss France 2022 pageant on December 11, 2021, in Caen. Twenty-nine contestants from various French regions are competing for the title. Delphine Wespiser is among the judges for this 92nd edition.
Spain’s Cristhian Naranjo wins Caballero Universal 2021 on Margarita Island, Nueva Esparta
Cristhian Naranjo Gómez, 27, won the inaugural Caballero Universal 2021 beauty pageant held on December 9, 2021, in Venezuela. Competing against 12 candidates, he secured the title representing Spain. The event was founded by fashion designer Rafael Enrique Ramírez Montes, celebrated for his diverse fashion contributions since 1988.
13 Caballero Universal 2021 candidates competing on Margarita Island, Nueva Esparta
Caballero Universal is a new international beauty pageant for men based in Venezuela, celebrating male beauty and cultural representation. The inaugural event on December 9, 2021, features 13 contestants from various countries. Founded by fashion designer Rafael Enrique Ramírez, the competition highlights talent in a global context.
Miss Iowa USA 2004 results: Linsey Grams crowns Brooke Hansen in Cedar Rapids
Brooke Hansen, crowned Miss Iowa USA 2004 at 22, represented Iowa in the Miss USA pageant but did not place. Graduating with a degree in elementary education from the University of Iowa in May 2003, she is married to John Mickelson and they have four sons together.
60 Miss Grand International 2021 candidates competing in Bangkok
Miss Grand International 2020, Abena Appiah, will crown her successor on December 4, 2021, in Bangkok. This marks the pageant's eighth edition, featuring 60 competitors from various countries. Appiah, crowned on March 27, 2021, had Samantha Bernardo as her runner-up. The event promises a vibrant celebration of beauty and culture.
Maria Thattil crowns Miss Universe Australia 2021 Daria Varlamova in Melbourne, Victoria
Maria Thattil, at 26, won the Miss Universe Australia 2020 title during a virtual event on October 28, 2020. She crowned Daria Varlamova as her successor on October 19, 2021. Varlamova represented Australia in Miss Universe 2021, while Thattil made it to the Top 10 in Miss Universe 2020.
Laura Olascuaga crowns Miss Universe Colombia 2021 Valeria Ayos in Bogota
Laura Victoria Olascuaga Pinto won the Miss Universe Colombia 2020 title, representing Cartagena. On October 18, 2021, she crowned her successor, Valeria Ayos. Olascuaga later represented Colombia at Miss Universe 2020, finishing in the Top 21 among 74 candidates. The Miss Universe Colombia 2021 pageant took place in Bogotá.
31 Miss Universe Australia 2021 candidates competing in Melbourne
Maria Thattil, a 26-year-old from Melbourne, won the Miss Universe Australia 2020 title in a virtual ceremony. She will crown her successor on October 19, 2021, amidst 31 contestants. Thattil also represented Australia in Miss Universe 2020, finishing in the Top 10. She holds degrees in psychology and management.
