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Harnaaz Sandhu becomes the third Indian to be crowned Miss Universe

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu told People she has been bullied online for gaining weight.</li><li>She said people's comments made her "break down" before public appearances.</li></ul><p>Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu said she has been bullied online in recent months in a new interview with <a href="https://people.com/health/miss-universe-harnaaz-sandhu-weigh-gain-online-bullies/">People</a>. </p><p>The 22-year-old, who was representing India when she was <a href="https://www.insider.com/new-miss-universe-miss-india-harnaaz-sandhu-2021-12">crowned Miss Universe in December 2021 in Eilat, Israel</a>, told People she has gained weight since she was crowned.</p><p>"Physically I have kind of grown, got more pounds and increased my weight, which I am totally comfortable about right now," she said, going on to say that she started exercising less after she won the competition so she could enjoy eating and spending time with her loved ones.</p><div type="image" title="Miss India at Miss Universe 2021" height="1333" width="1778" msid="93377280" hostid="261" sizebytes="134018"></div><p>"I was really focused towards my goal and I was [not] thinking about my health," <a href="https://www.insider.com/steve-harvey-miss-india-meow-miss-universe-2021-12">Sandhu</a> told People of her mindset about exercise before the Miss Universe pageant. "The whole time we were working out, doing so many activities, and just after winning, I had almost a month just to relax."</p><p>Sandhu said she was also diagnosed with multiple food allergies, including gluten, eggs, soy, and coconut, all of which were impacting her health. </p><p>Although Sandhu didn't care that she gained weight, she said she was bothered by people who criticized her online because of it.</p><p>"I was bullied for gaining weight," she told People. "It was kind of uncomfortable and really surprising for me to see how people started having their opinions, which should not really matter. It's not about how you look, it's about who you are from inside and how you treat people and what you believe in."</p><div type="image" title="Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu smiles in a gold dress in front of a white backdrop." height="2942" width="2000" msid="93377281" hostid="261" sizebytes="364674"></div><p>Sandhu also said she "broke down so many times" because of the criticism, sometimes before she had to make public appearances as Miss Universe.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.insider.com/miss-usa-2022-pageant-venue-cheslie-kryst-2022-7?inline-endstory-related-recommendations=">pageant</a> star is now in better health, and she told People she is thinking about her body differently.</p><p>"We all are imperfect," she told People. "We need to realize that there's a point where we understand that we need to embrace our flaws and when you do that, you can conquer anything in this world."</p><p>Sandhu previously told Insider's Anneta Konstantinides that she wants people to understand <a href="https://www.insider.com/miss-universe-said-beauty-pageants-not-about-beauty-2021-12">pageants aren't about physical beauty.</a></p><p>"It's about personality," she told Insider. "It's about having courage to bring differences in society, and having the courage to represent yourself and know you're strong enough to go with your opinions in front of the whole universe." </p>

Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu said she 'broke down' after being bullied online for gaining weight

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The new <keyword id="12643995" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="miss-universe" source="Orion">Miss Universe</keyword> <keyword id="12730495" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="harnaaz-sandhu" source="Orion">Harnaaz Sandhu</keyword> told Insider that "<keyword id="11915641" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="beauty" source="Orion">beauty</keyword> <keyword id="12068701" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="pageants" source="Orion">pageants</keyword> are not about beauty."</li><li>"It's about personality," she added. "It's about having courage to bring differences in society."</li></ul><p><a href="https://www.insider.com/new-miss-universe-miss-india-harnaaz-sandhu-2021-12">The new Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu</a> has dreamed of taking the crown for years, and she told Insider that its critics "need to understand that beauty pageants are not about beauty."</p><p>"It's about personality," she continued. "It's about having courage to bring differences in society, and having the courage to represent yourself and know you're strong enough to go with your opinions in front of the whole universe." </p><p>Sandhu, 21, first got social media talking on Sunday when host <a href="https://www.insider.com/steve-harvey-miss-india-meow-miss-universe-2021-12">Steve Harvey asked her to do her best animal impersonation onstage</a>. </p><div type="image" title="Miss India and Steve Harvey at Miss Universe 2021" height="1261" width="1682" msid="88266314" hostid="261"></div><p>Many viewers on Twitter slammed Harvey's request, asking why Sandhu hadn't been given a chance to share more about herself when <a href="https://www.insider.com/photos-of-women-competing-to-be-miss-universe-2021-12">other Miss Universe contestants</a> got to speak about their careers or philanthropies. But <a href="https://www.insider.com/new-miss-universe-defends-steve-harvey-2021-12">Sandhu told Insider that she didn't agree with the criticism</a>. </p><p>"We are here to celebrate ourselves," she said. "It's not about being the perfect beauty pageant girl. It's about being yourself on the stage, and I think it takes huge courage to do something like that." </p><p>Sandhu also spoke about climate change <a href="https://www.insider.com/miss-universe-wildest-national-costumes-from-the-pageant-2021-12">during the competition</a>, revealing how she'd convince people that global warming isn't a hoax. </p><div type="image" title="Miss India at the 2021 Miss Universe pageant" height="1334" width="1778" msid="88266315" hostid="261"></div><p>"Honestly, my heart breaks to see how nature is going through a lot of problems, and it's all due to our irresponsible behavior," she said during the question round. "This is the time to take actions and talk less, because each action could either kill or save nature. Prevent and protect is better than repent and repair, and this is what I'm trying to convince you guys today." </p><p>Sandhu began competing in pageants when she was 17, and only had 30 days to prepare for <a href="https://www.insider.com/photos-of-miss-universe-contestants-without-makeup-2021-12">Miss Universe</a>. </p><p>"We waited for 21 years to bring the crown back and my heart is filled with pride," she said. "This is the purpose of my life. I want to make my country proud and I want to represent my country." </p><div type="image" title="miss universe 2021" height="3559" width="4746" msid="88266316" hostid="261"></div><p>Sandhu told Insider that she now plans to focus on the pageant's motto of uniting women all around the world, as well as propel her own platform to break the stigma and silence around women's health and menstrual hygiene. </p><p>"Women in my community still feel uncomfortable talking about their health because they're taught that their health is not a priority," Sandhu said. "I think everyone deserves to be treated equally. Now it's my time to bring differences in society and break the stigma."</p><p>"Every single day I'm going to do my best to inspire people," she added. "Given the chance, women can conquer anything in this world because they have the power to paint the future. And they are the masters of their own life." </p>

The new Miss Universe said critics need to understand that pageants are 'not about beauty'

<ul class="summary-list"><li>New <keyword id="12643995" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="miss-universe" source="Orion">Miss Universe</keyword> <keyword id="12730495" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="harnaaz-sandhu" source="Orion">Harnaaz Sandhu</keyword> defended the pageant taking place in <keyword id="6355882" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="israel" source="Orion">Israel</keyword> amid its conflict with <keyword id="11918690" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="palestine" source="Orion">Palestine</keyword>. </li><li>"We come here to unite," she told Insider. "This is not where we should talk about disparities." </li></ul><p>The <a href="https://www.insider.com/photos-of-women-competing-to-be-miss-universe-2021-12">Miss Universe pageant</a> went ahead in Israel on Sunday after months of criticism amid the country's ongoing conflict with Palestine. </p><p>But <a href="https://www.insider.com/new-miss-universe-miss-india-harnaaz-sandhu-2021-12">Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu, who won the coveted crown</a>, told Insider that the pageant is "about embracing everyone around the world, especially women." </p><p>"We come here to unite and to share cultures," the 21-year-old said. "This is not where we should talk about disparities. It's something which talks about unity and inspiring each other." </p><p>"I'm actually enjoying myself and my journey in Israel because it's a beautiful country," she added. </p><div type="image" title="Miss India at 2021 Miss Universe" height="2842" width="2000" msid="88266192" hostid="261"></div><p>Multiple contestants decided to boycott the 70th Miss Universe pageant — which took place in the resort town of Eilat — while others were called on to drop out. </p><p>Miss Malaysia and Miss Indonesia skipped the competition, and South Africa's government publicly encouraged Miss South Africa Lelela Mswane to follow suit. </p><p>"By withdrawing, Miss South Africa's reputation and overall standing will be far more advanced in South Africa and internationally in comparison to a once-off event that can prove disastrous to her future and public standing as a young black woman," Nathi Mthethwa, South Africa's minister of sports, art, and culture, said in a statement obtained by <a href="https://www.cnn.com/style/article/miss-universe-israel-covid-cmd-intl/index.html">CNN</a>. </p><div type="image" title="Miss Universe 2021 contestants in Israel" height="1334" width="2000" msid="88266193" hostid="261"></div><p>Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandla Mandela, the grandson of former South African president Nelson Mandela, also asked Mswane to boycott the pageant in multiple <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CWRGiQ7IU2f/">Instagram</a> posts. </p><p>"There is nothing beautiful about occupation, brutality, and institutionalized discrimination against the Palestinian people," he said in a statement. </p><div type="image" title="Miss Universe 2021 South Africa protests" height="1335" width="2000" msid="88266194" hostid="261"></div><p>Mswane ultimately decided to compete in the pageant and took third place on Sunday night. </p><p>"If I had not come to Israel to compete in the Miss Universe pageant, I think I would have regretted it for the rest of my life," she told <a href="https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/exclusive-interview-with-miss-south-africa-688414">The Jerusalem Post</a>. "Certain people have put me through hell and back. It has not been the easiest thing to deal with, but I choose to be optimistic."</p><div type="image" title="Miss India, Miss South Africa, Miss Paraguay" height="1333" width="2000" msid="88266195" hostid="261"></div><p><a href="https://www.insider.com/miss-usa-elle-smith-kataluna-enriquez-first-trans-contestant-2021-11">Miss USA Elle Smith</a>, who made it to the top 10 of the competition, also defended <a href="https://www.insider.com/miss-universe-wildest-national-costumes-from-the-pageant-2021-12">Miss Universe</a> before the competition. </p><p>"We're here to empower each other as women," she told <a href="https://www.cnn.com/style/article/miss-universe-israel-covid-cmd-intl/index.html">CNN</a>. "We're just enjoying our time together and I think it's really showing the power of women as a whole." </p><p>As for Sandhu, the new Miss Universe told Insider she plans to focus on the pageant's motto of uniting women all around the world, as well as propel her own platform to break the stigma and silence around women's health and menstrual hygiene. </p><p>"Women in my community still feel uncomfortable talking about their health because they're taught that their health is not a priority," she told Insider. "Now it's my time to bring differences in society and break the stigma."</p>

Miss Universe responds to criticism over the pageant being held in Israel, saying it's about 'embracing everyone'

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The new <keyword id="12643995" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="miss-universe" source="Orion">Miss Universe</keyword> <keyword id="12730495" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="harnaaz-sandhu" source="Orion">Harnaaz Sandhu</keyword> is defending host <keyword id="12723603" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="steve-harvey" source="Orion">Steve Harvey</keyword>. </li><li>Harvey asked Sandhu to give her best animal impersonation and she meowed in front of millions. </li></ul><p>One of the most talked-about moments during <a href="https://www.insider.com/photos-of-women-competing-to-be-miss-universe-2021-12">Miss Universe</a> was when host <a href="https://www.insider.com/steve-harvey-miss-india-meow-miss-universe-2021-12">Steve Harvey asked Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu to do her best animal impersonation</a> onstage. </p><p>Many viewers were bewildered by the moment, but Sandhu — <a href="https://www.insider.com/new-miss-universe-miss-india-harnaaz-sandhu-2021-12">who was crowned Miss Universe</a> just hours later — told Insider that she loved the question. </p><p>"We were having so much fun, and that was my ultimate goal, to make everyone laugh," she said. "And when you have a great human being like Steve next to you, then you just can't stop being yourself. And I was just having fun and enjoying myself."</p><p>The 21-year-old said she was definitely taken by surprise when she got Harvey's question after being named one of the top 16 finalists. </p><div type="image" title="Miss India at the 2021 Miss Universe pageant" height="1334" width="1778" msid="88265402" hostid="261"></div><p>"I have to do this — I have no other option," Sandhu told Harvey onstage, before cheekily warning the audience to "brace yourself." </p><p>Then, <a href="https://www.insider.com/miss-universe-wildest-national-costumes-from-the-pageant-2021-12">the pageant queen</a> let out a few impressive "meows." </p><p>"I was like, 'Wait, they want me to do that on the Miss Universe world stage?'" Sandhu told Insider as she recalled the moment. "But then I thought, 'This is my time to shine and my time to showcase one of my great talents, and why not? We're all here to embrace ourselves.'" </p><p>"I wanted to make the most out of it," she added. "I think everybody was in the moment and everyone enjoyed it, and that's what really matters at the end of the day." </p><div type="image" title="Miss India at 2021 Miss Universe" height="2842" width="2000" msid="88265404" hostid="261"></div><p>Many viewers on Twitter slammed <a href="https://www.insider.com/steve-harvey-congratulated-wrong-miss-universe-contestant-again-2021-12">Harvey's question</a>, asking why Sandhu hadn't been given a chance to share more about herself when other women in the competition got to speak about their careers or philanthropies. </p><p>But Sandhu told Insider that she didn't agree with the criticism, adding that it had always been her dream to stand next to Harvey on the Miss Universe stage. </p><p>"The ultimate motto of having such questions is to have fun," she said. "We are all different. We have different stories, and everyone was asked something related to their life. I'm happy I was asked a fun question because, at the end of the day, it definitely gets so serious." </p><p>"But after that question, I was feeling so comfortable," she added. "We are here to celebrate ourselves. It's not about being the perfect <keyword id="11915641" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="beauty" source="Orion">beauty</keyword> pageant girl. It's about being yourself on the stage, and I think it takes huge courage to do something like that." </p><div type="image" title="Miss India at Miss Universe 2021" height="1333" width="1778" msid="88265407" hostid="261"></div><p>Sandhu, who is an actress, revealed she also would have loved to impersonate Harvey onstage. </p><p>"I have actually tried to copy him and the way he speaks, but I thought that would be too much for all of us," she said with a laugh.</p>

Miss Universe defends Steve Harvey after he had her meow onstage in front of millions during the competition

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Miss <keyword id="11892747" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword> Harnaaz Sandhu has been crowned the next <keyword id="12643995" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="miss-universe" source="Orion">Miss Universe</keyword>. </li><li>In second place was Miss Paraguay Nadia Ferreira, followed by Miss South Africa Lalela Mswane. </li></ul><p>Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu has been crowned the new <a href="https://www.insider.com/photos-of-women-competing-to-be-miss-universe-2021-12">Miss Universe</a>. </p><p>Sandhu was named as the winner of the 70th edition of the Miss Universe pageant on Sunday night in Eliat, Israel. </p><p>In second place was Miss Paraguay Nadia Ferreira, followed by Miss South Africa Lalela Mswane. </p><div type="image" title="Miss India, Miss South Africa, Miss Paraguay" height="1333" width="2000" msid="88249101" hostid="261"></div><p>Sandhu, 21, already had Twitter talking at the beginning of the pageant when <a href="https://www.insider.com/steve-harvey-miss-india-meow-miss-universe-2021-12">she received an unusual request from host Steve Harvey</a>. </p><p>The pageant queen was visibly taken by surprise as Harvey told her, "I hear you do some pretty good animal impersonations. Let's hear your best one." </p><p>"Oh my god, Steve, I was not expecting to do this on the world stage," she told him. "I have to do this, I have no other option." </p><p>Sandhu said that, since she loved cats, she would do her best to impersonate one. </p><p>"Brace yourself everyone," she warned, before letting out a few impressive "meows." </p><div type="image" title="Miss India at Miss Universe 2021" height="1333" width="2000" msid="88249104" hostid="261"></div><p>During one of the question rounds, Sandhu spoke about how she'd convince people that climate change isn't a hoax. </p><p>"Honestly, my heart breaks to see how nature is going through a lot of problems, and it's all due to our irresponsible behavior," she said. "This is the time to take actions and talk less, because each action could either kill or save nature. Prevent and protect is better than repent and repair, and this is what I'm trying to convince you guys today." </p><p>After making the top three, Sandhu revealed the advice that she'd give to young women today. </p><div type="image" title="Miss India and Steve Harvey at Miss Universe 2021" height="1333" width="2000" msid="88249106" hostid="261"></div><p>"I think the biggest pressure the youth of today is facing is to believe in themselves," she told Harvey. "To know that you are unique and that's what makes you beautiful. Stop comparing yourselves with others and let's talk about more important things that are happening worldwide. I think this is what you need to understand. Come out, speak for yourself, because you are the leader of your life. You are the voice of your own." </p><p>"I believed in myself," she added. "And that's why I'm standing here today." </p><p>Sandhu is an advocate for women's empowerment who has helped her mother teach women's health and hygiene at camps.</p><div type="image" title="Miss India at the 2021 Miss Universe pageant" height="1334" width="2000" msid="88249108" hostid="261"></div><p>The pageant queen currently works as an actress and told Insider that she's done two Punjabi feature films that will be released soon. </p><p>Sandhu said she always chooses strong characters because she wants to "break stereotypes of what women are and what they can be." </p><div type="image" title="Miss India participates in the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Contest." height="3003" width="2000" msid="88249111" hostid="261"></div><p>"I hope I get to inspire people by following my passion and my heart," she added.</p>

Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu has been crowned the new Miss Universe

<ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>The 71st annual Miss Universe pageant takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Saturday. </strong></li><li><strong>Hosts Jeannie Mai and Olivia Culpo posted behind-the-scenes details on their Instagram stories. </strong></li></ul><p>Nearly 90 women from across the globe will compete in the Miss Universe pageant on Saturday. </p><p>The pageant will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, where the future Miss Universe will be crowned by current title holder Harnaaz Sandhu of India. While the Miss Universe website shared photos of the 86 contestants' <a href="https://www.insider.com/women-competing-to-be-miss-universe-photos-2023-1#spain-alicia-faubel-76" target="_blank" rel="noopener">headshots</a> and <a href="https://www.insider.com/wildest-national-costumes-from-miss-universe-pageant-2023-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">national costumes</a>, cohosts Jeannie Mai Jenkins and <a href="https://www.insider.com/former-miss-universe-olivia-culpo-hides-crown-in-locked-box-2023-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Olivia Culpo</a> posted some behind-the-scenes photos from rehearsals. </p><p><a href="https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/miss-universe-olivia-culpo-jeannie-mai-jenkins-host-2023-1235478461/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Variety reported that Jenkins and Culpo,</a> the former 2012 Miss Universe, replaced Steve Harvey, <a href="https://www.insider.com/new-miss-universe-defends-steve-harvey-2021-12" target="_blank" rel="noopener">who previously hosted the event for five years</a>. </p><h2><strong>Culpo shared glimpses of the contestants during rehearsals and posed with the 2021 Miss Universe winner, Harnaaz Sandhu</strong></h2><p><strong></strong></p><div type="image" title="Olivia Culpo Instagram Stories Miss Univerise" height="2852" width="3264" msid="96995652" hostid="261" sizebytes="227990"></div><p>On Friday, Culpo shared three videos from the Miss Universe pageant rehearsals that showed the contestants standing onstage in gowns and sashes. </p><p>"Someone's life is about to change forever," Culpo wrote in one video caption. </p><p>Culpo later posted a photo of her with Sandhu. During the 2021 pageant, fans rallied behind Sandhu after Steve Harvey asked her to <a href="https://www.insider.com/new-miss-universe-defends-steve-harvey-2021-12" target="_blank" rel="noopener">do her best animal impersonation during the competition</a>. </p><div type="image" title="Olivia Culpo Instagram Stories Miss Universe" height="1422" width="788" msid="96995653" hostid="261" sizebytes="79022"></div><p>Other videos showed Culpo dancing and joking around with Jenkins while practicing their lines. She also shared a picture from a recent table read.</p><div type="image" title="Olivia Culpo Instagram Stories Miss Univerise" height="2852" width="3264" msid="96995655" hostid="261" sizebytes="224076"></div><p>On Saturday in the hours leading up to the event, Culpo also shared a video of Miss Universe fans cheering for the contestants.</p><p>Jenkins, who's married to rapper Jeezy, shared similar videos to Culpo that showed her working on set. </p><h2>The Miss Universe Instagram account has also posted photos and videos ahead of the event</h2><p>The official Miss Universe account shared an <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CnYb7TcNIkd/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram photo </a>of Miss Universe 2018, Catriona Gray, who's participating as the Miss Universe behind-the-scenes commentator. The post also showed current contestants, including Miss Korea and Miss Spain. </p><p>The 71st Miss Universe <a href="https://www.insider.com/how-to-watch-the-miss-universe-pageant-2023-1">will stream live on Roku Channel and Telemundo at 7 p.m. ET</a>.</p>

Behind-the-scenes photos show the 71st Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The 71st annual Miss Universe pageant will be held in New Orleans on January 14. </li><li>It will stream for free on the Roku Channel at 7 p.m. ET. It will also be available on Telemundo.</li></ul><p>It's time to crown <a href="https://www.insider.com/photos-miss-universe-crowned-2018-12">the next Miss Universe</a>. </p><p>The 71st annual Miss Universe competition will take place on January 14 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. </p><p>It will stream live on the Roku Channel at 7 p.m. ET and can be watched for free on <a href="https://therokuchannel.roku.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Roku Channel website</a>. It can also be viewed at the same time on Telemundo in Spanish. The <a href="https://www.insider.com/miss-universe-wildest-national-costumes-from-the-pageant-2021-12">Miss Universe national costume show</a> can be streamed on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/missuniverse">Miss Universe YouTube channel</a> on Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET. </p><p>This year, 86 women, including <a href="https://www.insider.com/miss-texas-crowned-new-miss-usa-2022-9">Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel</a>, will compete for the title of Miss Universe. The winner will be crowned by <a href="https://www.insider.com/new-miss-universe-miss-india-harnaaz-sandhu-2021-12">current Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu</a>, who took home the crown for India in December 2021. </p><p>There will be performances by New Orleans legends like Big Freedia and Big Sam's Funky Nation. Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo will host the show alongside "The Real" star Jeannine Mai Jenkins. Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray and "Access Hollywood" correspondent Zuri Hall, who has hosted the last two Miss USA competitions, will give commentary backstage.</p><p>This year's show marks the first time in five years that Miss Universe won't be hosted by Steve Harvey, who famously <a href="https://www.insider.com/steve-harvey-congratulated-wrong-miss-universe-contestant-again-2021-12">announced the wrong winner</a> in 2015 and had Sandhu <a href="https://www.insider.com/steve-harvey-miss-india-meow-miss-universe-2021-12">meow onstage</a> in 2021. </p><div type="image" title="Miss Universe 2021" height="1333" width="1777" msid="96923508" hostid="261" sizebytes="200914"></div><p>Amy Emmerich, the CEO of the Miss Universe Organization, told <a href="https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/miss-universe-pageant-stream-roku-channel-2023-1235451201/">Variety</a> that, after the organization's five-year contract with Harvey and Fox came to an end this year, she wanted to "make sure we led with a female lens this next go-around." </p><p>"It was a rare opportunity to be able to kind of restart in a whole new place," she added. </p><p>This year's Miss Universe will also be the first led by new owner Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip and her Thailand-based company, JKN Global Group. </p><p>It was announced in October 2022 that Jakrajutatip would become <a href="https://www.insider.com/miss-universe-pageant-sold-to-businesswoman-2022-10">the first woman to own Miss Universe</a>. She is the third richest transgender person in the world with an estimated worth of $210 million, according to <a href="https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2286822/a-pioneer-reveals-clues-to-success">Bangkok Post.</a></p><p>"The first woman to own the brand, that's going to be a change in and of itself for 70 years," Emmerich told Variety. "And I think especially because of Anne's backstory, and what she feels transformational leadership is and how she can really fight for a future borne by women a little bit more than possibly a man at IMG could."</p><p>It's been a controversial few months for the pageant community. Shortly after Gabriel won Miss USA in October, contestants claimed that <a href="https://www.insider.com/miss-usa-pageant-controversy-explained-2022-10">the pageant had been rigged in her favor.</a>  An investigation was launched and Miss USA president Crystle Stewart was suspended indefinitely.</p><p>Many Miss USA 2022 contestants also said the organization gave them <a href="https://www.insider.com/miss-usa-contestants-said-they-had-no-mental-health-support-2022-10#:~:text=Although%20Stewart%20offered%20two%20mental,their%20weight%20and%20their%20looks.">no mental-health support during the pageant</a> despite pledging to make it a priority following <a href="https://www.insider.com/former-miss-usa-cheslie-kryst-dead-30-2022-1">Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst's death</a> in January 2022. </p>

A new Miss Universe will be crowned this weekend. Here's how you can watch the pageant from home.

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel has been named the new Miss Universe. </li><li>Gabriel, who hails from Texas, is the first American woman to win Miss Universe in 10 years. </li></ul><p>Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel <a href="https://www.insider.com/miss-usa-won-the-miss-universe-competition-2023-1">has been named the new Miss Universe</a>. </p><p>Gabriel took the crown on Saturday during the annual competition, which was held this year at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. </p><p>The 28-year-old fashion designer was crowned by <a href="https://www.insider.com/new-miss-universe-miss-india-harnaaz-sandhu-2021-12">Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu</a>. </p><p><a href="https://www.insider.com/miss-texas-crowned-new-miss-usa-2022-9">Gabriel, who hails from Texas</a>, looked emotional as she accepted the crown. </p><div type="image" title="Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel smiles after being crowned on January 14, 2023." height="1453" width="2000" msid="97002256" hostid="261" sizebytes="199222"></div><p>Gabriel held her hands up in shock as the contestants congratulated her. </p><div type="image" title="Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel wins Miss Universe" height="1427" width="1902" msid="97002258" hostid="261" sizebytes="310518"></div><p>She then smiled to the crowd as the first moments of her reign began to soak in. </p><div type="image" title="Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel holds a hand to her chest after being crowned on January 14, 2023." height="2776" width="2000" msid="97002260" hostid="261" sizebytes="301032"></div><p>At one point, Gabriel pointed up to the sky, overcome with emotion. </p><div type="image" title="Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel points after being crowned Miss Universe on January 14, 2023." height="1434" width="2000" msid="97002262" hostid="261" sizebytes="178528"></div><p>Gabriel is the first <a href="https://www.insider.com/countries-most-miss-universe-winners-2018-12">Miss USA to win Miss Universe </a>in 10 years. The last Miss USA to take the crown was Olivia Culpo in 2012. </p><p>Miss Venezuela Amanda Dudamel took second place this year, followed by Miss Dominican Republic Andreína Martínez. </p><div type="image" title="Miss USA and Miss Venezuela hold hands during the 71st annual Miss Universe pageant." height="1334" width="1778" msid="97002264" hostid="261" sizebytes="84438"></div><p>During the final question round, Gabriel was asked how she would demonstrate Miss Universe as an empowering and progressive organization. </p><p>"I would use it to be a transformational leader," she said. "As a very passionate designer, I've been sewing for 13 years, I use fashion as a force for good."</p><p>"We all have something special, and when we plant those seeds to other people in our life, we transform them and we use that as a vehicle for change," she added. </p><div type="image" title="Miss Universe top three" height="1445" width="2000" msid="97002268" hostid="261" sizebytes="242808"></div><p>Gabriel, 28, is a model, fashion designer, and sewing instructor from Houston, Texas, who has her own sustainable clothing line. She's the first Filipino American to win Miss USA. </p><p>Her win as Miss USA made headlines when multiple <a href="https://www.insider.com/miss-usa-pageant-controversy-explained-2022-10">contestants claimed that the pageant had been rigged</a> in her favor. </p><p>"I would never enter any pageant or any competition that I know I would win," Gabriel told <a href="https://www.eonline.com/news/1349398/miss-usa-2022-rbonney-gabriel-responds-to-allegation-her-win-was-rigged">E! News</a> on October 6. "I have a lot of integrity. I want to be transparent, and I want everybody to know that there was no unfair advantage and nothing was rigged."</p>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="12723603" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="steve-harvey" source="Orion">Steve Harvey</keyword> asked Miss <keyword id="11892747" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword> Harnaaz Sandhu to do her best animal impersonation at <keyword id="12643995" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="miss-universe" source="Orion">Miss Universe</keyword>.</li><li>Harnaaz took the question in stride and meowed in front of millions of viewers.</li></ul><p>The <a href="https://www.insider.com/photos-of-women-competing-to-be-miss-universe-2021-12">2021 Miss Universe competition</a> started with a bang — and a meow.</p><p>Many fans of the international <keyword id="11915641" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="beauty" source="Orion">beauty</keyword> pageant were left bewildered after the host Steve Harvey asked one of the top 16 finalists to do her best animal impersonation onstage — while other women were given the chance to talk about their accomplishments.</p><p>Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu seemed taken by surprise as Harvey told her: "I hear you do some pretty good animal impersonations. Let's hear your best one."</p><div type="image" title="Miss India at the 2021 Miss Universe pageant" height="1333" width="1777" msid="88247514" hostid="261"></div><p>"Oh, my God, Steve, I was not expecting to do this on the world stage," she told him.</p><p>But she took it all in stride.</p><p>"I have to do this — I have no other option," she joked.</p><p>Sandu said that since she loved cats she would do her best to impersonate one.</p><p>"Brace yourself everyone," she warned, before letting out a few impressive "meows."</p><p>It was a moment that stood out to many viewers, who questioned why Sandhu hadn't been given a meaningful moment to share more about herself.</p><p>Miss Panama Brenda Smith was able to talk about getting a position at the UN, and Miss Great Britain Emma Collingridge discussed how learning about Medusa's origin story inspired her to fight against gender-based violence.</p><p>Sandhu, 21, is a women's-empowerment advocate who has helped her mother teach women's health and hygiene at camps.</p><p>The pageant queen works as an actor and told Insider she'd done two Punjabi feature films that would be released soon.</p><p>Sandhu said she always chose strong characters because she wanted to "break stereotypes of what women are and what they can be."</p><p>"I hope I get to inspire people by following my passion and my heart," she added.</p>

Steve Harvey asked Miss India to do an animal impression while other Miss Universe contestants got to speak about their accomplishments

<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="12723603" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="steve-harvey" source="Orion">Steve Harvey</keyword> hosted the 70th annual <keyword id="12643995" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="miss-universe" source="Orion">Miss Universe</keyword> in Eilat, Israel, on Sunday.</li><li>He congratulated Miss Portugal instead of Miss Paraguay for being in the top two.</li></ul><p>Steve Harvey almost misnamed another <a href="https://www.insider.com/category/miss-universe">Miss Universe</a> contestant on Sunday.</p><p>Harvey, 64, hosted the 70th annual Miss Universe in Eilat, Israel, during which <a href="https://www.insider.com/new-miss-universe-miss-india-harnaaz-sandhu-2021-12">Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu was crowned the winner</a>.</p><p>After he announced that Miss South Africa was the second runner-up, Harvey offered his congratulations to the top two, Miss Paraguay and Miss India.</p><p>However, he said "Congratulations Portugal" instead of Paraguay, leading to awkward laughter from Miss Paraguay, as a <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/steve-harvey-has-another-mix-up-at-miss-universe-pageant-theyre-trying-to-get-me-again-065446104.html">clip of the show</a> on Yahoo! News shows.</p><div type="image" title="Miss India, Miss South Africa, Miss Paraguay" height="1333" width="1778" msid="88262653" hostid="261"></div><p>Harvey blamed the teleprompter for the mix-up, saying that the screen actually said Portugal.</p><p>"They wrote Portugal on the damn sign, trying to play me again," he said. "They're trying to get me again. But I'm not going for it this year."</p><p>"Congratulations Paraguay," Harvey added. "They had Portugal on the damn sign. I looked dead at it. Y'all saw it. Don't try to blame this on me this year."</p><p>Harvey has a history of mixing up Miss Universe contestants, as he accidentally <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/steve-harvey-announces-wrong-winner-for-miss-universe-2015-12">crowned the wrong winner at the 2015 competition</a>.</p><div type="image" title="Miss Universe pageant mix up Steve Harvey" height="2947" width="3930" msid="88262655" hostid="261"></div><p>He announced that Miss Colombia was the winner, but Miss Philippines actually won the 2015 crown.</p><p>Harvey had to correct his mistake, and Miss Colombia had to give the crown she thought she had won to Miss Philippines and take her spot as runner-up.  </p><p>Harvey was also the subject of social-media chatter last night for a question he asked Miss India during the 2021 contest.  </p><p>As <a href="https://www.insider.com/steve-harvey-miss-india-meow-miss-universe-2021-12">Insider's Anneta Konstantinides previously reported</a>, Harvey asked Sandhu to do animal impressions during the announcement of the top 16 finalists, while other contestants got to speak about their passions and accomplishments. </p><p>Sandhu is a women's-empowerment advocate and an actress.</p><p>Harvey did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.</p>

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