Tuesday 28 November 2017

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters from South Africa is Miss Universe 2017

Hold your breath, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters from South Africa, has won the coveted title of Miss Universe 2017.

This is the 66th edition of the world-renown beauty pageant, where India was represented by Miss Diva Shraddha Shashidhar, who didn't make it to the list of top 15 finalists.

Crowned by Iris Mittenaere of France, at an event held at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters rose to glory, after being skimmed through 92 participants.


Contenders from Jamaica, Venezuela, Thailand and Colombia made it to top five, but the South African beauty beat the others, and bagged the crown. Jamaican beauty Davina Bennett was the second runner-up, while Colombian beauty Laura Gonzalez was the first runner-up.

The show was hosted by American comedian Steve Harvey and supermodel Ashley Graham, while Fergie, and Rachel Platten, who performed "broken glass", brightened up the night with their terrific performances.

This is the second major beauty pageant of the year, after Miss World 2017, which was bagged by Haryana girl Manushi Chhillar.

(Source: India Today)

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