by Robert Requintina, Manila Bulletin
The Miss Universe Organization announced on July 20, that the 2021 Miss Universe Competition will be held in Israel in December.
Steve Harvey will return as host.
This is the second time in recent years that the most prestigious beauty pageant will be staged during the holidays.
The last time the Miss Universe Competition was held in December was in 2012 when American beauty queen Olivia Culpo won the title.
With the competition to be held in December, reigning Miss Universe Andrea Meza of Mexico would only reign for almost seven months.
This is also the first time that the Miss Universe pageant would be held twice in one year. The 69th Miss Universe Competition won by Meza has been delayed due to the pandemic.
Miss Philippines Rabiya Mateo finished in the semis of the 69th edition of the pageant, held in Hollywood, Florida last May 16.
The Miss Universe Organization announced today, July 20, that the 2021 Miss Universe Competition will be held in Israel in December.
Miss Philippines Rabiya Mateo finished in the semis of the 69th edition of the pageant, held in Hollywood, Florida last May 16.
The Philippine representative to the 70th Miss Universe pageant will be chosen in September.
