66th Miss Universe 2017 live updates, news and streaming information
Miss Universe 2017 competition is currently being held in the Philippines, the reigning Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach's home country. This season, 86 contestants from throughout the world are competing to use the coveted Miss Universe crown. In the U.S., Fox will be airing the 65th Miss Universe Beauty Pageant starting 7 p.m. ET/6 p.m. CT, according to Miss Universe's site. And Australian viewers could watch the beauty pageant on Seven Network.
"The Miss Universe Red Carpet will be a one-hour live flow features interviews by a Live Lounge with our board of A-list judges, top musical performers and contestants. Hosted by Bretman Rock with special correspondent Venus Raj."
Steve Harvey will be hosting the main competition despite his massive blunder in December, 2015. He had incorrectly announced runner-up Miss Columbia, Ariadna Gutierrez, as the winner instead of the actual winner, Miss Philippines, Pia Wurtzbach. He was dead set against Harvey hosting the Miss Universe competition again and in his home country. Viewers can watch Miss Universe live streaming through official website of missuniverse.com.
In September, 2016, Wanda Teo, the country's tourism secretary, told the press, as mentioned by Variety, that the president told him that he would talk to the Miss Universe organizers to stop Harvey from hosting the beauty pageant.
An hour before the main competition in p.m. ET, viewers can watch the live stream of the Miss Universe Red Carpet occasion via YouTube. The one-hour red carpet event will be hosted by Bretman Rock, according to Miss Universe's site. The live coverage of Miss Universe 2017 will be aired on Youtube.
"He [Harvey] cannot host. I am going to talk to this Miss Universe that he cannot host so that is my issue... I don't need him to be the host of the Miss Universe."
On Saturday, the American comedian and host arrived in Manila to host the event at Mall of Asia Arena. The country's department of tourism said in a statement that they had extended their hands of friendship to Steve Harvey, according to CNN Philippines.
"In the tradition of genuine Filipino hospitality, we now extend our hands of friendship. Filipinos welcome Steve Harvey with open arms and without any reservation." And Grammy-winner R&B team Boyz II Men and Grammy nominee Flo Rida are set to play on the stage.
The judging panel consists of six judges, including three former Miss Universe winners. The judges are Miss Universe 1993 out of Puerto Rico, Dayanara Torres; Miss Universe 1994 from India, Sushmita Sen; Miss Universe 2011 from Angola, Leila Lopes, editorial director of PAPER magazine, Mickey Boardman; Cynthia Bailey, former model and creator of The Bailey Agency School of Fashion; and Francine LeFrak, Tony award-winning producer and activist.
Speaking about the qualities she is looking for in Miss Universe 2017, Torres said, as quoted by CNN Philippines, that the potential winner ought to be graceful and confident.
"I'm looking forward to finding a girl who can handle herself with elegance and confidence through her journey with this prestigious title. I understand it's a beauty pageant, nevertheless beauty will not be the sole factor. Personality and confidence will blow the judges away every time."
Bailey, on the other hand, is looking for someone who is a complete bundle.
"I am looking for the full bundle. Someone who embodies confidence, intelligence, personality, style and elegance. Not to mention attractiveness; inner beauty in addition to other beauty."
Meanwhile, Miss Colombia, Andrea Tovar; Miss Brazil, Raissa Santana; Miss Belgium, Stephanie Geldhof; Miss Bolivia, Antonella Moscatelli; Miss Thailand, Chalita Suansane; and Miss Philippines, Maxine Medina, are said to be this year's favorites to win Miss Universe 2017.
Miss Universe 2017 airs on Fox in the U.S. at 7 p.m. ET.
"The Miss Universe Red Carpet will be a one-hour live flow features interviews by a Live Lounge with our board of A-list judges, top musical performers and contestants. Hosted by Bretman Rock with special correspondent Venus Raj."
Steve Harvey will be hosting the main competition despite his massive blunder in December, 2015. He had incorrectly announced runner-up Miss Columbia, Ariadna Gutierrez, as the winner instead of the actual winner, Miss Philippines, Pia Wurtzbach. He was dead set against Harvey hosting the Miss Universe competition again and in his home country. Viewers can watch Miss Universe live streaming through official website of missuniverse.com.
In September, 2016, Wanda Teo, the country's tourism secretary, told the press, as mentioned by Variety, that the president told him that he would talk to the Miss Universe organizers to stop Harvey from hosting the beauty pageant.
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An hour before the main competition in p.m. ET, viewers can watch the live stream of the Miss Universe Red Carpet occasion via YouTube. The one-hour red carpet event will be hosted by Bretman Rock, according to Miss Universe's site. The live coverage of Miss Universe 2017 will be aired on Youtube.
"He [Harvey] cannot host. I am going to talk to this Miss Universe that he cannot host so that is my issue... I don't need him to be the host of the Miss Universe."
On Saturday, the American comedian and host arrived in Manila to host the event at Mall of Asia Arena. The country's department of tourism said in a statement that they had extended their hands of friendship to Steve Harvey, according to CNN Philippines.
"In the tradition of genuine Filipino hospitality, we now extend our hands of friendship. Filipinos welcome Steve Harvey with open arms and without any reservation." And Grammy-winner R&B team Boyz II Men and Grammy nominee Flo Rida are set to play on the stage.
The judging panel consists of six judges, including three former Miss Universe winners. The judges are Miss Universe 1993 out of Puerto Rico, Dayanara Torres; Miss Universe 1994 from India, Sushmita Sen; Miss Universe 2011 from Angola, Leila Lopes, editorial director of PAPER magazine, Mickey Boardman; Cynthia Bailey, former model and creator of The Bailey Agency School of Fashion; and Francine LeFrak, Tony award-winning producer and activist.
Speaking about the qualities she is looking for in Miss Universe 2017, Torres said, as quoted by CNN Philippines, that the potential winner ought to be graceful and confident.
"I'm looking forward to finding a girl who can handle herself with elegance and confidence through her journey with this prestigious title. I understand it's a beauty pageant, nevertheless beauty will not be the sole factor. Personality and confidence will blow the judges away every time."
Bailey, on the other hand, is looking for someone who is a complete bundle.
"I am looking for the full bundle. Someone who embodies confidence, intelligence, personality, style and elegance. Not to mention attractiveness; inner beauty in addition to other beauty."
Meanwhile, Miss Colombia, Andrea Tovar; Miss Brazil, Raissa Santana; Miss Belgium, Stephanie Geldhof; Miss Bolivia, Antonella Moscatelli; Miss Thailand, Chalita Suansane; and Miss Philippines, Maxine Medina, are said to be this year's favorites to win Miss Universe 2017.
Miss Universe 2017 airs on Fox in the U.S. at 7 p.m. ET.
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