New show format for Miss Universe 2024, important details announced
The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) held a press conference on September 4 in Mexico to announce important details of the upcoming 73rd Miss Universe pageant.
This year's historic edition, to be held at Arena CDMX in Mexico City on November 16, will introduce a new show format.
From around 130 contestants, only 30 will be announced as semifinalists, followed by the Top 12, Top 5, and the winner. The Top 30 will include four continental queens and one fan vote winner.
The contestants are expected to arrive in Mexico during the last week of October and will be staying at their luxurious official residence, the Presidente InterContinental.
They also will be touring various destinations around the country as part of their hectic schedule of events and activities.
A new theme song, composed by Grammy award-winning musician and film producer Emilio Estefan Gómez, will also debut in the competition.
MUO shared: "This collaboration promises an unforgettable theme song that will capture the essence and the excitement of this international event. Grateful to have Emilio as part of the Miss Universe family."
The Miss Universe 2024 final show will broadcast live on Telemundo, TV Azteca, The Roku Channel, and various national TV channels across the world.
Reigning Miss Universe, Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua, will pass a brand new crown to her successor at the end of the event.
"Mexico City is preparing to be the epicenter of beauty, talent, and culture," said the Miss Universe Organization.
"We are confident that together we will witness a night full of magic and celebration where diversity, inclusion, and beauty in all its forms will be our protagonists."
Tickets for the preliminary competition and national costume show on November 14 as well as the final on November 16 are now on sale at Superboletos website.
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