MEGA’s Top 10 Bets for the Miss Universe Crown

MEGA’s Top 10 Bets for the Miss Universe Crown

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With 74 countries competing for the crown and title, here are our top 10 bets based on their performance during the Preliminary Competition.

As the coronation night draws near, avid pageant fans and spectators alike already have their bets on who will reign victorious come Monday morning. Their performance during the preliminary competition, as well as the closed-door interviews, will determine who will win the much-coveted Miss Universe crown and title. 

To be held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Florida, all 74 delegates are hoping to bring the Miss Universe crown and title home to their beloved countries. With the competition getting tougher as the coronation night gets closer, every single candidate has given her all to be crowned the next Miss Universe.

Based on the contestants’ performances so far, here are our top 10 bets for the crown:

India

With her strut and performance during the Preliminary Competition, India is one to look out for. Having been crowned twice before, could this year be the year India gets their 3rd Miss Universe?

Mexico

Having already two Miss Universe titles under their belt, and having placed as a 2nd runner up last year, everyone has got their eyes on Mexico. With fans cheering loudly every time she takes the stage, it’s not impossible for Mexico to bag their 3rd title this year.

Nepal

After only sending their first delegate in 2017, Nepal is surprising everyone this year. From bringing Mount Everest to the stage for her national costume to her stunning evening gown at the Preliminary Competition, could this be the year Nepal is crowned Miss Universe for the first time?

Nicaragua

Like Nepal, Nicaragua has yet to win the Miss Universe crown and title. But, with Nicaragua’s performance at the Miss Universe so far, they might just get their hands on the much-coveted crown this year.

Philippines

Being the 2nd most crowned in international beauty pageants—with 4 Miss Universe wins, Philippines has always been a powerhouse when it comes to pageants. From wowing the audience with her national costume to her breathtaking yellow evening gown, Philippines might just be looking at their 5th Miss Universe win.

Puerto Rico

With 5 Miss Universe wins under their belt, and after placing 1st last year, Puerto Rico is one of the most crowned countries when it comes to Miss Universe. This year, Puerto Rico’s performance is nothing short of queen-like, making her one of our top bets.

Romania

We’ve got our eyes on Romania after her performance during the Preliminary Competition. From her swimsuit walk to her evening gown, she is one to look out for, as this could be the year Romania will have their first Miss Universe.

South Africa

After winning the crown last year, everyone is looking at South Africa. One of our top bets, her performance during the preliminary competition has put her on our radar. Will South Africa get a back-to-back win?

Thailand

With their last Miss Universe win being in 1988, Thailand is giving her all this year. From her Siamese Fighting Fish inspired national costume to her golden two-piece evening gown at the preliminary competition, Thailand has her eyes on the prize.

Venezuela

One of the most successful, if not the most, Venezuela has 7 Miss Universe wins under their belt. Based on her performance this year, it’s not impossible that Venezuela will be bringing home the coveted crown.

The 69th Miss Universe Coronation Night will be on at 8AM on Monday, May 17.

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