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The Cayman Islands Minister for Tourism and Transport, Hon. Kenneth Bryan officially announced the government's decision to drop the national license for Miss Universe Cayman Islands. According to the minister, the local committee was consulted before notifying the Miss Universe Organization. Future uncertainties due to the changes being implemented by MUO were hinted at as the reasons for their decision. While first runner-up and 70th Miss Universe representative Chloe Powery-Doxey is expected to be officially crowned as Miss Universe Cayman Islands this March, it is still unknown who will take over the franchise or when the country will be back to the Miss Universe pageant. "I am hopeful that a private sector entity will step up and take over the franchise, because, in addition to offering tremendous empowerment opportunities for young women, it also allows them to act as positive role models for other young women, and represent the Cayman Islands as a cultural ambassador,&q

The 71st Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel will have her special homecoming celebration in her hometown of Houston, Texas on Saturday, March 18. Fans and supporters can get the chance to meet and celebrate with the beauty queen at the Hilton Houston Post Oak at 7 p.m. CST (local time). The Miss Texas USA organizers made the official announcement on social media late last week. Don't miss your chance to meet the queen in person. Tickets for the upcoming homecoming event will go on sale starting this Monday, February 27 at Miss Texas USA's official website . R'Bonney was born in Houston to a Filipino father and an American mother. She grew up in Missouri City and later in Friendswood, with her three older brothers. Last January 14, she became the ninth Miss USA to win Miss Universe. She was crowned at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her success also made history as she became the first ever Filipino-American to win Miss Texas USA, Miss USA

The new national director for Miss Universe Vietnam, Quỳnh Nga, was officially announced on Friday, February 24 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Moving forward, the news anchor and former pageant contestant will head the national competition that will select Vietnam's next representative at Miss Universe, starting with the 72nd edition (Miss Universe 2023) later this year in El Salvador. Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel of the USA and second runner-up Andreína Martínez Founier of the Dominican Republic were special guests during the official license signing ceremony that took place at the spectacular The Reverie Saigon. The newly formed partnership between the Vietnamese licensee and the Miss Universe Organization under JKN Global Group's Anne Jakrajutatip is just one of the series of changes (after Miss Universe Indonesia and Malaysia) made public since the Thai business mogul acquired full ownership. "This momentous occasion marks the beginning of an exciting new era

Unicorp, the organizer of Hoa Hậu Hoàn Vũ Việt Nam (Miss Universe Vietnam) announced its continuation of the national pageant despite losing the national license for Miss Universe. Affirming its ownership rights to the brand, the important details for the upcoming Hoa Hậu Hoàn Vũ Việt Nam 2023 competition will soon be announced together with Unimedia. The new license holder for Miss Universe Vietnam is a media personality and former aspiring beauty queen Quỳnh Nga. She was officially announced in a license signing ceremony held on Friday, February 24 at The Reverie Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City. In an official statement, the former licensee also announced a week ago its decision to "suspend cooperation with Miss Universe Organization" and said, "After a period of careful consideration on many factors ... the new business orientations of Miss Universe were no longer consistent with the strategy and long-term development goals of Hoa Hậu Hoàn Vũ Việt Nam. Under Unicorp, Vietn

Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel and her second runner-up Andreína Martínez Founier touched down at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on Thursday, February 23. They received a heartwarming welcome from Vietnamese fans who eagerly waited for their arrival at the airport to see them in person, take photos, or ask for autographs. "What a welcome! How exciting it is to see my beautiful flag all the way on the side of the world. So grateful to be an ambassador for my country, thank you to all the fans who came to the airport to welcome us," said Andreína. The queens were invited to the country to attend the unveiling of the new national director for Miss Universe Vietnam this Friday, February 24 at The Reverie Saigon Hotel. Fresh from their successful trip to Bali, Indonesia, the Miss Universe Organization delegation headed by JKN Global Group's Anne Jakrajutatip will also be present during the forthcoming official signing ceremony. Curacao

Two weeks after the announcement that shocked the pageant community, the new Miss Universe Indonesia organization under the leadership of Indonesian singer and entrepreneur Poppy Capella has been officially launched. A star-studded press conference followed by a glittering red carpet gala dinner took place on Tuesday, February 21 at the Mulia resort, on the beautiful Nusa Dua in Bali. Among the special guests were reigning Miss Universe from the USA R'Bonney Gabriel, second runner-up Andreína Martínez Founier of the Dominican Republic, and Top 5 finalist Gabriëla Dos Santos of Curacao. The owner of the Miss Universe Organization Anne Jakrajutatip and her team were also present and made another surprising revelation about her company's preference for standalone national pageants being held exclusively for her prestigious brand. "We (MUO) prefer to have just one stage for one beauty pageant brand. No other brands must involve. I respect your work in the past 20-30 years, I a

Reigning Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel and her queen sisters Andreína Martínez Founier and Gabriëla Dos Santos kicked off their first day in Bali, Indonesia looking elegant in traditional clothing. The three beauties basked in the culture of the island, donning elaborate Balinese costumes as they met with the King of Ubud, Tjokorda Gde Putra Sukawati. Their meeting took place on Monday, February 20 at the Ubud Royal Palace (officially Puri Saren Agung), an important historical landmark for the Balinese. "Thank you Bali for sharing your culture with us," R'Bonney shared on social media. "I am so inspired by every detail and textile of the traditional Bali Songket," she wrote in another post. Andreína also went online to share: "So excited to learn more about Balinese culture while wearing a traditional Balinese outfit. Thankful for these opportunities." The highlight of the queens' visit to Indonesia was attending the successful grand launching

Fresh from her memorable trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the 71st Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel of the USA arrived on Sunday, February 19 at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, Indonesia. She will be attending the upcoming grand launching of Miss Universe Indonesia under PT Capella Swastika Karya this week together with her second runner-up Andreína Martínez Founier of the Dominican Republic and Top 5 finalist Gabriëla Dos Santos of Curacao. They will be staying at the beautiful TS Suites Seminyak, an urban lifestyle hotel in Bali, for the duration of their visit to the country. After that, the queens are expected to continue their tour to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for the grand reveal of the new Miss Universe Vietnam organizers on Friday, February 24. This is R'Bonney's second visit to Indonesia this month. She was earlier in Lombok for a commercial shoot before heading to Bangkok, Thailand to begin her official Asian tour with her Miss Universe 2022 sisters. Reigni

The Top 40 contestants vying for Miss Universe Philippines have been officially announced on Saturday, February 18 at the Citadines Bay City Manila. Following Celeste Cortesi's non-placement at the 71st Miss Universe, this year's Miss Universe Philippines pageant is prepared to find the next phenomenal Filipina that embodies transformational leadership. Who will represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2023 later this year in El Salvador? Meet the official Top 40: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Philippines (@themissuniverseph) Agusan del Norte - Jannarie Zarzoso Aklan - Avery Mariane Sucgang Apayao - Kristeen Mae Boccang Bacolod - Jan Mari Bordon Bacoor City - Alexandria Bollier Baguio - Krishnah Marie Gravidez Batangas - Karen Joyce Olfato Benguet - Joemay-an Leo Bohol - Pauline Amelinckx Bulacan - Princess Anne Marcos Capiz - Shayne Glenmae Maquiran Cavite - Samantha Alexandra Panlilio Cebu City - Dianne Padillo

Newly formed Miss Universe Malaysia was launched in a press conference held on Friday, February 17 at the Astor Ballroom of the St. Regis Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event officially introduced Indonesian singer Poppy Capella of Just Capella as the new license holder. She is also the owner of Jakarta-based PT Capella Swastika Karya which recently acquired Miss Universe Indonesia. Also announced joining her team is appointed CEO Dato' Westin Chew, a Malaysian businessman and hands-on chief executive officer who has over a decade of experience in various fields. Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel and her court, Dominican Republic's Andreína Martínez Founier, and Curacao's Gabriëla Dos Santos were invited to attend as special guests. This is the second part of their official Asian tour that kicked off in Bangkok, Thailand a week ago. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe (@missuniverse) Miss Universe Organization owner an