Miss Universe 2024: Everything You Need to Know About the Biggest Pageant on Earth
The 73rd Miss Universe pageant is set to take place in Mexico, marking the country’s return as the host since 2007. The event will be held in November 2024, and the reigning Miss Universe, Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua, will crown her successor at the end of the competition.
Here are some key details about Miss Universe 2024:
Venue: The pageant will be televised live from a host city in Mexico.
Debuts and Returns: This edition will witness the debuts of Iran and Saudi Arabia, as well as the returns of Belize, Botswana, China, Kyrgyzstan, and New Zealand.
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Age Restrictions: Starting with the 2024 edition, the Miss Universe Organization has removed age restrictions for contestants over the age of 18. Previously, participation was limited to women between ages 18–28 on the year of the pageant, except for special circumstances.
Confirmed Contestants: As of March 31, 2024, eight contestants have been confirmed to compete for the title. Here are their names and hometowns:
China: Jia Qi (23 years old, Chengdu)
France: Indira Ampiot (20 years old, Basse-Terre)
Kazakhstan: Madina Almukhanova (23 years old, Almaty)
Kyrgyzstan: Maya Turdalieva (25 years old, Bishkek)
Mongolia: Nominzul Zandangiin (19 years old, Ulaanbaatar)
New Zealand: Franki Russell (29 years old, Dunedin)
Saudi Arabia: Rumy Al-Qahtani (27 years old, Riyadh)
Venezuela: Ileana Márquez (27 years old, Valencia)
