MANILA, Philippines — The Miss Universe 2023 competition officially commenced with closed-door interviews following the unveiling of the elimination rounds' structure.
Tomorrow in El Salvador (November 16 in Manila), the Swimsuit and Evening Gown preliminary competitions will take place. An esteemed selection committee will assess each delegate's performance, deciding their fate for a spot in the coveted Top 20.
On November 18 (Nov 19 in Manila), the coronation rites will unfold. The 72nd edition of the pageant will kick off by revealing the Top 20 placements, among whom the Fan Vote winner secures an automatic spot in the semifinals.
The semifinalists will then compete anew in the Swimsuit round before the Top 10 delegates are announced. The Evening Gown competition will start shortly after.
Next, the Top 5 finalists will be announced, proceeding to the interview round with the esteemed selection committee. After this, the creme-de-la-creme will be named the Top 3 queens.
Each of the three finalists will will then answer a common question and will be given a specific time to deliver her response. Following the Final Look, a new winner will be crowned.
The 72nd Miss Universe edition will take place on November 18 at the Jose Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador. The current titleholder, R'bonney Gabriel from the United States, will pass on her crown to the new Miss Universe.