Jeannie Mai to host Miss Universe Philippines 2024 final show


The Miss Universe Philippines organization has just announced Jeannie Mai as one of the hosts of the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2024 final show.

Jeannie will join former Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel of the USA and Filipino actor Alden Richards in hosting the highly anticipated event.

The Emmy award-winning TV personality was a backstage correspondent for the Miss Universe pageant in 2011, 2012, and 2013 then co-hosted the 2022 and 2023 editions.

This year's Miss Universe Philippines grand coronation night will happen on May 22 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila.

The winner, to be crowned by outgoing queen Michelle Dee, will represent the "Pearl of the Orient" at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico this November.

Photo: Miss Universe Philippines / Instagram

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