Miss Universe Muslimah 2021
| Miss Universe Muslimah 2021 | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Harnaaz Sandhu, Miss Universe 2021 | |
| Date | December 13, 2021[lower-alpha 1] |
| Presenters | |
| Entertainment | |
| Venue | Universe Dome, Eilat, Israel |
| Broadcaster | International: Official broadcaster: |
| Entrants | 80 |
| Placements | 16 |
| Debuts | |
| Withdrawals | |
| Returns | |
| Winner | Harnaaz Sandhu India |
| Best National Costume | Maristella Okpala Nigeria |
Miss Universe 2021 was the 70th Miss Universe pageant, held on December 13, 2021, at Universe Dome in Eilat, Israel. Andrea Meza of Mexico crowned Harnaaz Sandhu of India as her successor at the end of the event.[2] This is India's first victory in 21 years, and its third in the history of the pageant.[3] Sandhu is the first Sikh woman to win the title of Miss Universe.[4][5]
The competition featured the return of Steve Harvey as host and Fox as the official broadcaster of the show after being absent for the previous edition.
The pageant was broadcast to hundreds of millions of viewers in 172 countries.[6]
Background[edit]
Location and date[edit]
In January 2021, it was reported that the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) was in talks to host the 2021 edition of the competition in Costa Rica. The negotiations were later confirmed by Gustavo Segura, serving as the Minister of Tourism in the government of Costa Rica.[7][8] In May 2021, during an interview with People en Español, Andrea Meza stated that the 2021 edition of the competition would be held at the end of the year and acknowledged the fact that her reign would be the one of the shortest in the history of the pageant.[lower-alpha 2][9]
On July 20, 2021, the MUO confirmed that the competition would be held in Eilat, Israel in December 2021.[10] On October 27, the competition was confirmed to be held on December 12 at Universe Dome, a custom-built and temporary arena imported to Eilat from Portugal.[11][12]
Miss South Africa Lalela Mswane, who was eventually finish as the second runner-up at the pageant, was called upon to boycott the paegant held in Israel. She refused to boycott the competition despite strong pressure from the South African government, which withdrew its backing after it was unable to persuade Mswane and South African paegant organizers to pull out of the event. Minister of Arts, Sport and Culture Nathi Mthethwa announced that the government refused to associate itself with the pageant as “the atrocities committed by Israel against Palestinians are well documented.”[13][14][15]
Host and performers[edit]
On July 20, 2021, the MUO confirmed that Steve Harvey would return to host the 2021 edition. This marks Harvey's sixth time hosting the competition, after missing the competition's previous edition held in May of that year due to uncertainties with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.[10] On October 27, Israeli singer Noa Kirel was announced as a guest performer.[11]
Selection of participants[edit]
Contestants from 80 countries and territories had been selected to compete in the competition. Fifty-three were the winners of their country's national pageant, while twenty-seven were appointed to their positions after being a runner-up of their national pageant or after being selected through a casting process.
Three contestants were designated after the withdrawal of the original contestant. Amandine Petit, who had been crowned Miss France 2021, was initially supposed to compete at Miss Universe 2021, while Clémence Botino, who had been crowned Miss France 2020, was supposed to compete in Miss Universe 2020. A switch was made between the two delegates due to a potential date conflict between Miss Universe 2021 and Miss France 2022, at which Petit was contractually obligated to be present.[16] Debbie Aflalo, originally the first runner-up of Miss Dominican Republic 2021, was appointed to represent the country after the original winner, Andreína Martínez, tested positive for COVID-19 shortly before her scheduled departure.[17] Kawtar Benhalima, originally the first runner-up of Miss Universe Morocco 2021, was appointed to represent the country after the original winner, Fatima-Zahra Khayat, was injured in an accident.[18]
The 2021 edition saw the debut of Bahrain and the return of Equatorial Guinea, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Kenya, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Sweden, and Turkey; Morocco last competed in 1978, which makes the country's first time to compete after four decades of withdrawing from Miss Universe,[19] Greece, Guatemala, and Hungary last competed in 2018, while the others last competed in 2019. Barbados, Belize, Indonesia, and Malaysia withdrew from the competition due to travel restrictions while Myanmar and Uruguay also withdrew for undisclosed reasons.[20][21][22][23] The debut of the United Arab Emirates was also expected, but these plans were changed following the cancellation of its national pageant.[24][25]
Botino later tested positive for COVID-19 upon arriving in Israel, and was taken to a government isolation hotel. She had been fully vaccinated, and had been tested upon departure.[26] She was released from quarantine after ten days and was authorized to rejoin the competition.[27]
Results[edit]
Placements[edit]
| Final results[28] | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss Universe Muslimah 2021 | |
| 1st Runner-Up | |
| 2nd Runner-Up | |
| Top 12 | |
| Top 23 |
Special awards[edit]
Miss Bahamas and Miss Chile were officially awarded the Spirit of Carnival Award and the Social Impact Award via Miss Universe YouTube Channel on Dec 10, 2021.[29][30]
| Special award | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Best National Costume |
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| Spirit of Carnival Award |
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| Social Impact Award |
|
Order of announcements[edit]
Top 16[edit]
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Top 10[edit]
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Top 5[edit]
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Top 3[edit]
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Selection committee[edit]
- Lori Harvey – American model and daughter of Steve Harvey[31][32]
- Adriana Lima – Brazilian model[31][32]
- Adamari López – Puerto Rican actress[31][32]
- Iris Mittenaere – Miss Universe 2016 from France[31][32]
- Urvashi Rautela – Indian actress and Miss Universe India 2015[31][32]
- Marian Rivera – Filipino actress and model[31][32]
- Rena Sofer – American actress (only as final telecast judge)[31][32]
- Cheslie Kryst † – American television presenter and Miss USA 2019 (only as preliminary judge)[31][32]
- Rina Mor – Miss Universe 1976 from Israel (only as preliminary judge)[31][32]
Contestants[edit]
80 contestants competed for the title.[33]
| Country/Territory | Delegate |
|---|---|
 Bangladesh |
Shaheda Akter Chowdhury |
| Bangladesh |
Sumaiya Binte Abdus Salam |
| Bangladesh |
Sumi |
 Egypt |
Aya Saker |
| Egypt |
Fatma |
| Egypt |
Huda Alasmar |
| India |
Amaira Sheikh |
| India |
Azien Zaidi |
| India |
Faiza Irfan |
| India |
Fatimah Murshida Parveen |
| India |
Ramsha Sultan |
| India |
Sahina Yesmin |
| India |
Shahnaz Abdul Raoof |
| India |
Shazia Kausar |
| India |
Zainab Raza |
 Indonesia |
Bella Aprillayani Pratiwi |
| Indonesia |
Hanna Hervia Beauty Jannah |
| Indonesia |
Malahayati Dien |
| Indonesia |
Nanda Amalia Rizky |
| Indonesia |
Salbia Salsabila Mulki |
 Iran |
Atousa Mirzapoura |
| Iran |
Elahe Zareekbatani |
| Iran |
Fatemeh |
| Iran |
Soma Karami |
 Kenya |
Mariam Ali |
 Malaysia |
Nurul Fatihah Binti Romdan |
 Morocco |
Charifa |
 Pakistan |
Kissa Sadiq |
 South Africa |
Fathiya Banda |
| South Africa |
Zainab Mojisola Wintola |
 Tunisia |
Nour Laribi |
 Turkey |
Hava Nur |
 United Arab Emirates |
Faiyza |
| United Arab Emirates |
Safa |
a Bahamas changed name to The Bahamas instead of Bahamas, which was last used in previous years.
Notes[edit]
- ↑ The event was televised live at 02:00 Israel Standard Time (UTC+02:00).
- ↑ Andrea Meza's reign would be the shortest to complete her reign. Oxana Fedorova, the original winner of Miss Universe 2002, remains the shortest reign in the organization's history but was soon dethroned to pass the title to the first runner-up.
References[edit]
- ↑ Manhardt, Yifat (December 13, 2021). "הזוכה במיס יוניברס: הרנאז סאנדאו מהודו". Ynet (in עברית).
- ↑ "India's contestant wins Miss Universe in ceremony in Eilat". Israel National News. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
- ↑ "India's Harnaaz Sandhu becomes Miss Universe 2021, brings the crown home after 21 years". Hindustan Times. 2021-12-13. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
- ↑ Rohtaki, Hina (14 December 2021). "'Harnaaz means everyone's pride, she proved that today'". The Indian Express.
- ↑ "Harnaaz Sandhu is the first Sikh woman to win Miss Universe title". 15 December 2021.
- ↑ Spiro, Amy (2021-12-13). "Israel's beauty on full display as India takes the crown at Miss Universe in Eilat". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 2021-12-19.
- ↑ Herrera, Kimberly (January 29, 2021). "Miss Universo: Costa Rica negocia con organización para ser sede del certamen de belleza". Nacion (in español).
- ↑ "Costa Rica quiere ser anfitrión del Miss Universo". vostv.com.ni (in español). January 29, 2021.
- ↑ Rocha, Kika (May 21, 2021). "Miss Universo Andrea Meza: nuestra reina". People en Español (in español).
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Miss Universe 2021 to be held in Israel, Steve Harvey to return as host". USA Today. July 20, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Miss Universe 2021 announces coronation date". CNN Philippines. October 27, 2021.
- ↑ "The Miss Universe Organization, the Israeli Ministry of Tourism and the city of Eilat today announced that the 70th MISS UNIVERSE competition will air live from Eilat, Israel on December 12, 2021 at 7 p.m. EST. Israeli singer and international star, Noa Kirel, will perform at the competition". Miss Universe. 27 October 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ↑ "Furor over Miss South Africa appearing in pageant in Israel". AP NEWS. 2021-11-19. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
- ↑ "Government Urges Miss South Africa to Boycott Miss Universe Pageant in Israel". Haaretz. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
- ↑ "South Africa shuns beauty queen over Miss Universe pageant in Israel". The Independent. 2021-11-16. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
- ↑ "La Caennaise Amandine Petit, Miss France 2021, concourra au titre de Miss Univers". France Bleu (in français). March 15, 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ↑ "This is Debbie Aflalo, the new Dominican Republic representative in Miss Universe". 16 November 2021.
- ↑ "L'image du jour. Et la remplaçante de Fatima-Zahra Khayat au concours Miss Univers est..." h24info.ma (in français). November 10, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- ↑ "Miss Universe Morocco". missuniversemorocco.com (in français). October 24, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ↑ : "A message from the Miss Universe Barbados team". Miss Universe Barbados. September 12, 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-12-23.
- ↑ "STATEMENT ON 70TH ANNIVERSARY MISS UNIVERSE PAGEANT". Miss Universe Malaysia. 17 August 2021.
- ↑ "Announcement on behalf of the Miss Universe Belize Organization". Miss Universe Belize. 8 October 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-12-23.
- ↑ "Indonesia withdraws from 70th Miss Universe Competition in Israel". Manila Bulletin. 28 November 2021.
- ↑ "Dubai to host first-ever Miss Universe UAE". Khaleej Times. 7 October 2021.
- ↑ "Buat pertama kalinya, Dubai jadi tuan rumah Miss Universe UAE". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). 7 October 2021.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
- ↑ Jaffe-Hoffman, Maayan (November 29, 2021). "Miss France tests positive for COVID-19 in Israel". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ↑ Spiro, Amy (8 December 2021). "After 10 days, Miss Universe contender who contracted COVID cleared to compete". Times of Israel. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ↑ "LIVE UPDATES: 70th Miss Universe coronation". CNN Philippines. 2021-12-13. Retrieved 2021-12-13. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLwNQFXTEnc&t=7758s&ab_channel=MissUniverse
- ↑ https://caribbean.loopnews.com/content/miss-bahamas-wins-spirit-carnival-award-miss-universe-2021
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 31.2 31.3 31.4 31.5 31.6 31.7 31.8 "Selection Committee". Miss Universe Organization. December 8, 2021.
- ↑ 32.0 32.1 32.2 32.3 32.4 32.5 32.6 32.7 32.8 "Girl Power! 💥Meet our Selection Committee Members!". Miss Universe Organization. December 8, 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-12-23.
- ↑ "70th Miss Universe Delegates". Miss Universe. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
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