Following the coronation of Miss South Africa, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, as the new Miss Universe, #MissUniverse2017 is the number one trend on twitter with over 20 million hits as of writing.
Among the most tweeted segment of the coronation night was the swimsuit, evening gown, and the interview rounds. It was followed by the announcement of the top five contestants.
Miss Universe Philippines Rachel Peters, Miss Universe Thailand Maria Poonlertlarp, and Miss Universe South Africa Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters were among the most mentioned candidates.
Miss Universe Philippines made it to the top 16 via wildcard. The 2017 edition of the most prestigious beauty pageant in the universe introduced a different format in selecting the top 16.
This year, four ladies each from Europe, America, and Africa, Asia, and Pacific composed the top 16. They were joined by four wildcards.
Miss Thailand, Miss Sri Lanka, Miss Ghana, and Miss South Africa composed the Africa, Asia, and Pacific regions. Ladies from Spain, Ireland, Croatia, and Great Britain moved forward for the Africa and Asia Pacific region. Representatives from Colombia, Canada, Brazil, and the United States advanced for the Americas region. The wildcards were composed of Jamaica, Venezuela, China, and the Philippines.
Top Five ?? #MissUniverse #THAILAND pic.twitter.com/ZKc9UM4shE
— PT (@thiangtrongjit) November 27, 2017
Saving the #Philippines for more excitement. #MissUniverse
— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) November 27, 2017
Top 5 ??????? #MissUniverse #SouthAfrica Retweet please! pic.twitter.com/WaXbb4TwLy
— MissUniverseSouthAfrica (@Niki18396206) November 27, 2017
Rounding up the top three were Miss Colombia Laura Gonzalez and Miss Jamaica Davina Bennett, as the first and second runners-up, respectively.
Aside from the $300,000 crown, Miss Universe Nel-Peters will also go home with a year-long salary and a luxury apartment in New York City for the duration of her stint as Miss Universe.
Thousands of Twitter users, meanwhile, lauded Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere for her successful stint as Miss Universe.
https://twitter.com/erwinisgemini/status/934940875221696512
Reigning #MissUniverse Iris Mittenaere is ending her reign tonight. “It has been a wonderful year.”
LIVEBLOG https://t.co/x7f0SgAdU2 pic.twitter.com/n74iZxHJMw
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) November 27, 2017
During her reign, Mittenaere’s advocacy included visiting children from Bienvenue-Tongasoa, an orphanage in her own country. She also worked with Smile Train, a global organization that provides cleft repair surgeries for children in underdeveloped countries. She was also a staunch advocate of oral hygiene since she is a dental surgery student.
#MissUniverse 2016 Iris Mittenaere has always been vocal about her advocacy, which is the improvement of oral hygiene. https://t.co/OiAWX5yTSY
— CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) November 27, 2017
Get a BTS look from #MissUniverse Iris Mittenaere’s final photoshoot! Congratulate Iris on an amazing reign! ? pic.twitter.com/TacO1NBWcS
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) November 26, 2017
#MissUniverse 2016 Iris Mittenaere looks stunning in that white gown. Probably the most understated Miss Universe winner ever.
— thysz (@thysz) November 27, 2017
CROWNING MOMENT! Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters is crowned the new Miss Universe by Iris Mittenaere. #MissUniverse #MissUniverse2017 #MissUniverso2017 #MissosologyBig5 pic.twitter.com/VzoufAVzLk
— Missosology (@missosology) November 27, 2017
While Miss Philippines did not make it to the top five, many Filipinos were proud of what she achieved. A lot of the Filipino supporters took to Twitter to show their support and love for their candidate. They said Peters fought a good fight.
Thank you for representing our country. We are proud of you, Rachel Peters! #MissUniverse #Philippines ? pic.twitter.com/HL7egjotoh
— Manila Bulletin News (@manilabulletin) November 27, 2017
Madlang People lets all give Rachel Peters a big round of applause! ?????????????????
— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) November 27, 2017
I really thought she had it there. Good fight, @rachaelpetersx . Head up. #MissUniverse #Philippines
— Gretchen (@gretchenho) November 27, 2017
Thailand also did not make it to the final round, but love and support poured in for her. The last time Thailand bagged the crown was in 1988, which was held in Taiwan, where Porntip Nakhirunkanok bested 66 other candidates.
You’re the best #MissUniverse #Thailand pic.twitter.com/jNFndOdgxX
— Minjeong ????????… (@thisisminjeong) November 27, 2017
Maria, you already did the best! Thailand love you. #MissUniverse #THAILAND pic.twitter.com/PAFOOw4sXt
— ??????.__? (@peniel___m) November 27, 2017
????????? !! You did make us Proud!! #MissUniverse #Thailand
— Tnivasanon (@TNivasanon) November 27, 2017
https://twitter.com/BeerBeerii/status/934973942539829249
????????????? :’) we’ll support you all the way!!! #MissUniverse #THAILAND pic.twitter.com/3rSYpKgnk5
— ???Nini…, (@Pr1mr0s3s) November 27, 2017
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