Here's a strange coincidence you might have missed out on: In 2003, a Central American country (Panama) hosted the pageant for the second time (the first being in 1986). The host delegate placed, and the eventual winner was a delegate from a Latin American country that has never entered the top 5 before, let alone won Miss Universe (Dominican Republic). Fast forward 20 years later, and a Central American country (El Salvador) hosted the pageant for the second time (the first being in 1975). The host delegate placed, and the eventual winner was a delegate from a Latin American country that has never entered the top 5 before, let alone won Miss Universe (Nicaragua). It's fascinating how history likes to repeat itself in the most subtle ways. 😅 Great video, as always! ❤
@PageantNerd8 ай бұрын
Hi Joseph, WOW that’s an incredible coincidence. Thanks for sharing! I love discovering those super quirky coincidences - while I don’t necessarily believe they’ve occurred for any other reason than to amuse us pageant fans, they’re loads of fun to come across nonetheless. Thanks again! ❤️❤️
@arcastro578 ай бұрын
Your infographics are incredible. You are not just a statistician but a skilled multi-media artist. And, as usual, you left no stone unturned. That includes pebbles.
@littledreamer01178 ай бұрын
"from top 2 to clapper" HAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAHAHAH, omg! 😂
@ninoian8 ай бұрын
It's the most awaited review of the year. Impeccably detailed, capturing the essence of each girls. you deserve that holiday break. 👑
@PageantNerd8 ай бұрын
Niño! Thanks for your generosity and for your continued kind words. I’m very lucky to have such wonderful supporters as yourself. Glad you enjoyed the video, and all the best to you over the festive season ❤️
@MarksOfdOrgan8 ай бұрын
Should have mentioned Botswana. The country debuted in MU back in 1999 and eventually won the title. The Most successful debut at MU to date.
@PageantNerd8 ай бұрын
Ahhhh, I did mention it!
@BRAIRCO8 ай бұрын
Miss Nicaragua, now Miss Universe, has been the most glamorous Miss in recent years. A SHOCKING presence on stage, unprecedented elegance and delicate beauty. Now I understand why the majority of Missologists had her as the winner. Miss Thailand was very beautiful but she DID NOT LOOK THAI. Miss NICARAGUA swept the stage from the moment she stepped on.
@mysticgirl9168 ай бұрын
That's because Anntonia is half Danish, her father is from Denmark
@PungiFungi8 ай бұрын
@@mysticgirl916I noticed Thailand and the Philippines are sending a lot of bi-racial contestants lately.
@Leo-gy7we6 ай бұрын
Why is Miss Nicaragua pure Nicaraguan? (Whatever that means) XD
@emillion44708 ай бұрын
Who knew cold, sober facts and numbers could be equally entertaining in pageantry? Giving in to drama and speculation is the bread and butter of most pageant sites but the TPN brand always delivers indisputable information you can rely on. A suggestion for a future episode: A breakdown of the lineup of judges (and their nationalities) per year and if there is a correlation between which delegates eventually score high and advance. It would be intriguing to track whether national pride or biases play a part in the selection process - or not.
@jkraegproductions8 ай бұрын
Your knowledge is insane! Respect.
@MauricioHernandez-gb6pj8 ай бұрын
*_🇳🇮 Nicaragua also won the Miss Intercontinental title in 1976_*
@PungiFungi8 ай бұрын
Yeah, but did the entire country celebrated like they did with Sheynnis’ win?
@cortiz3053 ай бұрын
😆 I was only 2 years old, I ask my mom but she doesn’t remember
@Alexmndt8 ай бұрын
That was fun to watch!
@spoyledbratt8 ай бұрын
I love pageants and I’m a statistics teacher so this is my favourite channel. ❤
@gregoryvanniekerk16838 ай бұрын
My most favourite posting of yours’: I’m still gobsmacked of how much research you obviously have to do ! I love all the stats & data ! You rock !
@benjaminguzman43978 ай бұрын
Pageant fans are the most dedicated and hardworking people
@brstoffel8 ай бұрын
Thank you for all your hard work covering the MU pageant this year. You have done an outstanding job. Much appreciated!
@PageantNerd8 ай бұрын
My absolute pleasure - when I receive such nice feedback it makes it even more worthwhile! ❤️
@mikmowmil8 ай бұрын
With the exception of Nicaragua who jump from top 40 in Miss World to win Miss Universe, all the other crossovers basically got the same results from their previous pageants.
@NileBayou8 ай бұрын
really love this formattt ❤❤❤
@claireindigo12008 ай бұрын
Finally!!! I’ve been so excited for this video
@cookieyellow76018 ай бұрын
Hopefully Mexico places next year since we’re hosting and they haven’t placed since May 2021 😢
@PageantNerd8 ай бұрын
Yes I think that would be great! Also want to make sure the crowd enjoys the show! 🇲🇽❤️
@fw._gabxxАй бұрын
praying and hoping! that your country Mexico will place this year in the Miss Universe Pageant, wishes from the Philippines! 🫶🏻🫶🏻
@noelbmagalona8 ай бұрын
Love it!!! I always looking forward to our videos, very entertaining.
@kelvinreyes31888 ай бұрын
Finally i've been waiting for this pageant nerd thank you ❤
@justrelax15398 ай бұрын
Another fun fact: Since 1967, with the EXCEPTION of Shawn Weatherly, EVERY Miss Universe who represented USA not ONLY WON under a Democratic president, but so did her successor! 1967 and 1968: Sylvia Hitchcock(USA) and Martha Vasconcellas(Brazil) 1995 and 1996: Chelsi Smith(USA) and Alicia Machado(Venezuela) 2012 and 2013: Olivia Culpo(USA) and Gabriela Isler(Venezuela) 2022 and 2023: R’Bonney Gabriel(USA) and Sheynnis Palacios(Nicaragua)
@justink62978 ай бұрын
I love how you reference the past. I'm a 90s kid, so seeing the Kerishnie part made me remember watching that night here in NZ when it was televised.
@NoOne-rd6db8 ай бұрын
Love the details
@alloallie8 ай бұрын
Amazing video, Roger ! I love it when you put out the stats. Also, I had to laugh at your mention of the El Tocuyo Awards. Hahahaha ! One of the votes for Melissa was me, as it was her that I expected to place over DomRep and France.
@PageantNerd8 ай бұрын
Thanks, Alexis! Glad you enjoy the stats and nerdy stuff too. I couldn’t resist mentioning El Tocuyo - I really think they do a great job of respectfully celebrating this “achievement”, so much so that their 2021 winner so publicly promoted it and even attended a coronation ceremony. It’s done with a lot of care, and humour at the same time.
@Luchopiosam8 ай бұрын
Love you!!! Excellent prezo!
@simonseville10378 ай бұрын
That was fun. Thank you
@MICPG98 ай бұрын
I Love your work so much! Thank You 🙏
@Masa-vg2li8 ай бұрын
That was entertaining thank you for the stats!
@inthenow67018 ай бұрын
I am sooooo satisfied with your vlog TPN!!!! Stats makes it more interesting..your signature!!! Keep it up!!!
@adiakiyes63548 ай бұрын
Wow that's impressive work. How did you do that? This is a complex research. You always amaze us thanks keep going...
@PageantNerd8 ай бұрын
Thanks Adi, glad you enjoyed it! In the last year I created a bunch of spreadsheets that basically has tracked all results of every country over every year of MU, which allows me to cut up the data in a bunch of ways that gives me all those stats. Thankfully I don’t need to individually research each graphic - most of the hard work has been done 😎
@michaelromero73578 ай бұрын
Brilliant!!
@EvaSalcedo288 ай бұрын
Since Puerto Rico won the crown in Mexico in 1993, I think we have a good chance next year (2024) in Mexico :)
@PageantNerd8 ай бұрын
Yes, you never know! Much like Mexico found success in Las Vegas, sometimes those coincidences continue!
@ChrisJames-es7sb8 ай бұрын
hello tere, can you please do content about the closed door interview ( miss universe 2023 ) thankyou 😊
@radagasdas8 ай бұрын
Love your infographics ❤
@huntergoldsberg62408 ай бұрын
You are superb The Pageant Nerd. It's very informative. Keep it Up
@tonyvasquez69508 ай бұрын
Great show, it was very informative
@colourqueen227 ай бұрын
You always go above and beyond 👏🏾 can't even add anything new. Also the Miss el tocuyo really was extremely entertaining this year, surprisingly it wasn't very shocking compared to the last 5 years
@user-jc9en2xn8w8 ай бұрын
As far as full official names are concerned, MU2006 and 2008 also share a (part of) surname.. Zuleyka Rivera Mendoza and Dayana Mendoza.
@kentokenyama34498 ай бұрын
Hello, I'm a pageant fan, and good background music during pageants is one of the things that I consider every time I watch it, especially Miss Universe. Can you do an in-depth video about it? But I think it will be difficult due to copyright.
@PungiFungi8 ай бұрын
I particularly like the swimsuit competition music that debut in 1987 and was re-used in 1988, 1991,1992 and 1994. Should've bring it back.
@user-iv3uk8kd2j8 ай бұрын
Amazing facts.Loved the video.
@robindra53588 ай бұрын
Wonderful and enlightening as usual..Great job.
@fernandotriana48958 ай бұрын
You are amazing Pageant nerd ❤
@leonelquintanamartinez50068 ай бұрын
Just another "fun fact" that was missed out about the history of Nicaragua in a Grand Slam Pageant, is that Brianny Chamorro was 3rd RU in Miss International 2016. That's it. Haha. ❤
@denisehitchens14188 ай бұрын
Malta are good sports. Their entry this year was quite nice too.
@Carolesoriginalpieces8 ай бұрын
Loved all the information 👏🏻👏🏻😘
@raymundgerardm.feraren81948 ай бұрын
The indisputable and irrefutable facts and figures! I love them!🥰
@jalazmani48428 ай бұрын
You are the best pageant analyst ever. Love from India ❤🇮🇳. Hope you post more interesting uploads again.😊
@kneetiyan22808 ай бұрын
Impressive analysis. Very detailed!
@PungiFungi8 ай бұрын
Portugal had a back to back placement for the first time.
@Kassie6378 ай бұрын
Wow. I'm a data analyst, and I'm obsessed with stats. Please, give us more! Even outside of the pageant season
@AvednigoJingco-hh9ld8 ай бұрын
Very credible at the same time entertaining ...👍😅💕
@saldiesalen89478 ай бұрын
Thanks for all the infos. Very informative. By the way, when and where the El Tucoyo was used and where was it coined? Just curious. Thanks.
@PageantNerd8 ай бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it. El Tocuyo is the hometown of Miss Venezuela 2015, Mariam Habach, who competed in Miss Universe 2016 and despite being a huge favourite ended up not placing. After her very energetic introduction mentioning “El Tocuyo, Venezuelaaaaaaaa”, Mariam’s non-placement led to an existing award named after Ruth Ocumárez being renamed El Tocuyo to recognise the most hyped delegate at MU each year that fails to place.
@alloallie8 ай бұрын
El Tocuyo is named after the hometown of MU Venezuela 2016 Mariam Habach, a candidate most pageant fans had on their list but ended up unplaced. Basically, every year, the award is "given" to the candidate whose unplacement was the biggest shock/the unplaced candidate most fans think did the best.
@Alissonasousa8 ай бұрын
what incredible work! loving watching your videos, an exquisite research. Greetings from Brazil.
@PageantNerd8 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! So glad you enjoyed it. My love to Brazil! 🇧🇷❤️🥰
@lyndaliow34458 ай бұрын
Incredible beautiful soul inside and out. Yay!!! MS Thailand
@Dreamlvr288 ай бұрын
👏👏👏👏 well done!
@pt40bychrislarcena8 ай бұрын
Hope you can do the nations that no longer join miss universe, their reasons
@fernandoaguilar22964 ай бұрын
Your video is incredible ❤ love from Nicaragua
@juanvargas39388 ай бұрын
You have a really cool channel,the content is very well explained,very professional..thank you so much for sharing..blessings 🙏
@PageantNerd7 ай бұрын
So nice of you - thanks very much! Glad you’re enjoying my content ❤️
@lexlib8 ай бұрын
Isn’t Tatum Keshwar, South Africa 2009 also of Indian descent?
@PageantNerd8 ай бұрын
I thought she might’ve been, but I’m going on Bryoni herself has said, that Kerishnie was the last before her 🤷🏽♂️
@josephcantelmo86878 ай бұрын
Roger, have you ever thought of sending one of your episodes to MUO and pitching the nerdy facts as a commentary element of the telecast? I must admit you would be a huge hit world-wide, and it would add an exciting element to the telecast. Food for thought. Historic Miss Universe season yet still discussion on placements going on. I continue to support our new Miss Universe and I support the queen who I was cheering for as well and following her lead by keeping my mouth shut and continuing to support ALL the contestants. So enjoyed this episode and wishing you and yours a restful and happy holiday season filled with joy and love. Thank you for the content and see you soon. XO Joseph from the US
@PageantNerd8 ай бұрын
Hi Joseph! You know what, I used to harbour this fantasy (actually before I was TPN) that I would work for the MUO one day running their website or doing their marketing (basically my day job skills!). It’s funny that there have been a few people in the past few years since I’ve been doing this that say I should get my content in front of them. While I really can’t speak from any direct experience of dealing with the MUO (apart from them very kindly granting me media access to all their images for MU23), I tend to think they appreciate the fans, but don’t necessarily see any legitimate value to their operations, no matter how much time we as fans devote to their product and in many cases know more than some of their staff (I received an email from MU after the recent pageant that introduced our new Miss Universe as Sheynnis Palacio (not Palacios!). So, as the saying goes, “never meet your heroes”, I tend to think I should keep that fantasy just as it is, and not burst that bubble of thinking that maybe one day, they’ll come to their senses and hire me! I really would love to attend a pageant in-person one day - and maybe Mexico 2024 is the year - so I guess “never say never”! Always great to hear from you… and yes, I too have decided to keep my mouth shut about current controversies 😇 All the very best to you and your loved ones over the festive season. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving, too! TPN x
@josephcantelmo86878 ай бұрын
I have decided to ignore you and continue to visualize you as a commentator for the 73rd Miss Universe. I see it this way, I am at my sister's enjoying pizza and wine with her, and my husband and you appear in a box say at the left of the screen giving stats on one of the contestants who has just placed. In New Jersey you hear me screaming at the top of my lungs saying that is my friend Roger, OMG that is my friend Roger. We love your work end of statement. Again, happy holidays to you and yours. XO Joseph from the US
@PungiFungi8 ай бұрын
@@josephcantelmo8687 I think we need commentators that actually elevate and give respectability to the pageant like the old days, now the hosts and commentators are just blabbing out inane nonsense and every once in awhile they would toss out a nugget of interesting fact or trivia.
@josephcantelmo86878 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, now adays the cost of running the pageant becomes so high that Catriona and Zuki really spent most of their time hawking new shows on the network. I think Roger would be an amazing addition to the MU organization but alas I am merely just a fan! I still think for the fan's finals night is still exciting and worth the wait. I can't believe Miss Universe season is already over. I like it when it's in late December or even January, so we get a full year of content before the new Miss Universe is crowned.
@robindra53588 ай бұрын
So much history..India also has a couple more records.. 11 conservative "top 10" (92-2002 finalist..and 7 years as the #1 Asian country. 92 to 98.
@PageantNerd8 ай бұрын
Yes indeed! I’ve covered India’s 11 in a row in previous videos, including this one: Miss Universe’s All-Time Longest Placement Streaks (UPDATED after MU 2021) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hr6bhZh7l9vLl4k.html
@asmrowell36698 ай бұрын
Nice shirt 🐻
@eiraremejeene8 ай бұрын
1. Philippines is a Hispanic country 2. El Tocuyo used to be the Ruth Ocumarez award
@may1978ad8 ай бұрын
I love your eyes 😅
@cortiz3053 ай бұрын
Wow so nice ❤❤❤ keep the good work ❤❤
@andresart28 ай бұрын
Your job is perfect, but Colombia had 11 finalist in top 3. (1. 1958 Luz Marina Z (W) - 2. 1986 Maria Mónica U (2nd RU) - 3. 1990 Lizeth M (2nd RU) - 4. 1992 Paola Turbay (1st RU) - 5. 1993 Paula Betancurt (1st RU) - 6. 1994 Carolina Gómez (1st RU) - 7. 2008 Taliana Vargas (1st RU) - 8. 2014 Paulina Vega (W) - 9. 2015 Ariadna Gutierrez (1st RU) - 10. 2016 Andrea Tovar (2nd RU) - 11. 2017 Laura González (1st RU)).
@PageantNerd8 ай бұрын
Thanks for letting me know. I did indeed have a data entry error in one of the years which meant the Top 3 tally for Colombia was incorrect. I appreciate you letting me know so kindly 🥰
@burpp138 ай бұрын
@16:28 - all top 3 are latinas!!! (France, Haiti and Colombia)
@PungiFungi8 ай бұрын
Interesting how in 1969 to 1972, Australia inched closer and closer to the crown, second runner up 2 years in a row, then a first runner up in 1971 and winning the crown in 1972.
@eeyrobb7 ай бұрын
Make a video about 10 biggest stories of 20223 plss
@cesc78048 ай бұрын
Based on my simple statistics, you need to watch out for BC = Brazil and Colombia, 4P’s = Peru, Puerto Rico and Philippines (sometimes Paraguay). Two I’s = India and Indonesia. The last ones are definitely not the least - South Africa, Thailand, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam. Recently the Asians are forces to be reckoned with! ❤ If the Europeans would send their candidates to the Philippines, I’m sure that they would place soon! The best gowns are also from Filipino designers.
@alloallie8 ай бұрын
I think the last P would be sometimes Panama too. If they continue sending good candidates, Portugal could also join the P girls.
@mambo50148 ай бұрын
I beg to differ, South Africa has produced the best gowns so far.
@PungiFungi8 ай бұрын
Yes, the BC, the 4Ps and the STUVs. And about the Europeans, this year. not many of them even tried, like they had given up before it even began. Too many of them inconsistent. I saw Poland during the top 10 evening gown and wondered why she didn't look like that during the preliminaries. I wish the pageant was not dominated by any one group. In the past, the Europeans take most of the spots in the semi-finals, now they barely registered. This year the only two who made the cut was a biological man and a representative who is also half African. The Latin American delegates I have to admit is the only overall consistent group in the pageant's history.
@BossBrookeArmstrong8 ай бұрын
Those are opinions. Not fact hun 😂
@July2219818 ай бұрын
So many neighbouring countries this year like Spain and Portugal. I wonder if we had this situation happen before.
@PungiFungi8 ай бұрын
Talk about neighboring countries, all 6 African titleholders are from 4 countries that all are neighbors of one another. I guess the next African nation to win will be either Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique or that countries that was once Zaire.
@jxt16618 ай бұрын
You sir deserve a PHD in Miss Universe stats. 😂
@johnkier8 ай бұрын
Philippines' longest placement streak is 12 (2010-2021)
@Dpageantbuff8 ай бұрын
Wow so Ph, South Africa and India are tied with 27 placements
@republicadominicana85898 ай бұрын
Should stop there, so many overrated miss came from that places
@darylsuarez72068 ай бұрын
Miss Earth Next
@bluewolf47898 ай бұрын
You can establish your own pageant named MISS PAGEANT NERD😂😂😂😂
@antoinettedigal19318 ай бұрын
great facts, really enjoyed it. Fun fact, you missed out that similar to Peru, Ms Philippines also avenged her first runner up finish in 2022 as the winner of MUPH in 2022 did not place in MU2022 - miss celeste cortesi
@redzcam92118 ай бұрын
Miss Nicaragua atleast 2nd runner up
@SpedUpSongs20078 ай бұрын
Why did China only starting competing in 2002? What were they before?
@sar9838 ай бұрын
MAY OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST BLESS YOU ALL 🙏 ✝️ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@michaelbondi40488 ай бұрын
It's El tucuya now (I feel like I spelled that all wrong) but it used to be called the Ruthie award and I have no idea why. I feel like you can get to the bottom of that. Thanks for being awesome! Love your content 😊
@PageantNerd8 ай бұрын
From the gospel itself (Wikipedia): The Award of Ruth Ocumarez At the height of Miss Universe 2002 pageant, Ocumárez was predicted by many to be place as a semi-finalist. To the great surprise of many pageant connoisseurs, Ocumarez did not place, causing many internet bloggers to coin the pageant term the Ruth Ocumárez Award to signify a pageant contestant who seems guaranteed to be a finalist, but does not make the maximum entry at the initial placement selections of the pageant. === Thanks for your kind words! ❤️
@HenryEvighet8 ай бұрын
Tocuyo
@victorianomonderondo13868 ай бұрын
How about Israel won once also
@justrelax15398 ай бұрын
It said in the last 40 years
@victorianomonderondo13868 ай бұрын
@@justrelax1539 it's more than 40yrs 46 or 47rys I guess when Israel took the crown
@TheBest-rv9qi8 ай бұрын
@@victorianomonderondo1386Israel won Miss Universe in 1976 and Venezuela was the first runner up of that edition
@BossBrookeArmstrong8 ай бұрын
If rumors are true about who’s expected to compete at Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2024 we can expect their 7th consecutive placement and potential 3rd consecutive top 5 🥳🇵🇷 you heard it here first!! ❤
@seanshano4768 ай бұрын
i dont know how to explain it, and i mean this the kindest way possible, you sound like AI!!! i guess it works for you advantage because it sounds objective if that makes sense.
@Jprager8 ай бұрын
Is that really how Australians pronounce “Debut”?
@wylerXL8 ай бұрын
Pakistan should make this as wake up call to keep sending candidates in the future.
@PungiFungi8 ай бұрын
And I think more appropriate alternatives should be given to contestants from Muslim nations. Pakistan revealed more skin in her evening gown than swimsuit, the latter of which she wore a parachute. How the hell you are supposed to swim in that?
@republicadominicana85898 ай бұрын
india, pakistan and nepal placements are all wasted placements.
@melanietacud13768 ай бұрын
MISS PHILIPPINES MICHELLE MARQUEZ DEE👑😍🇵🇭 for me is the most deserving of the MU Crown for me she's the OVERALL and the One to Beat... GOLD Award for VOICE FOR A CHANGE CARNIVAL SPIRIT AWARD BEST NATIONAL COSTUME TOP 1 VOTES FOR VOICE FOR CHANGE TOP 1 FAN VOTES 🏆😍👏 What the OTHERS receive compare to Miss Philippines??? Aside from Crowd participation, Bias Judge???
@HarryDaily-lr8vk8 ай бұрын
😂😆🤣😅
@MambashngBASHER8 ай бұрын
move on!nakakahiya ka🤦♂️
@BossBrookeArmstrong8 ай бұрын
Fan votes and random awards have nothing to do with the judges scoring. Y’all just really need to get over it
@tonyvasquez69508 ай бұрын
@@BossBrookeArmstrong they seem to think that just because she won all of those awards that she should have won the crown, 2 of the awards that she got was because they voted multiple times so she could win 🙄
@republicadominicana85898 ай бұрын
The fact that miss mongolia was stolen of best national costume and the specific fan of 'THAT' place is still complaining, I wish there's no miss from that place next edition so everyone is at peace.
@melquiadespabillare54378 ай бұрын
Still a controversial that Miss Philippines did not entered the top 5.
@HarryDaily-lr8vk8 ай бұрын
There's nothing controversial sweetheart you're just delusional.
@BossBrookeArmstrong8 ай бұрын
No it’s not. Most people have moved on. It’s the Filipino fans that can’t get over it
@republicadominicana85898 ай бұрын
Lol what is controversial about that? Your miss shouldn't be even in top 20 🤷🏻♂🤷🏻♂
@lakwatsera178 ай бұрын
May jowa ka ba? 😂😂😂
@azmamazmam7278 ай бұрын
Such interesting facts and statistics. Love your presentation and format. Do you by any chance have any insight whether MU 2001 Oxana Federova actually quit or was she asked to resign ? I have rumors that she was flustered and embarrassed by the questions posed by Howard Stern in a radio interview and nobody came to her rescue. Some said she wanted to finish school. Like as if she did not know of her obligations if she won. I listened to that interview and those questions were so sexist and disrespectful.
@PungiFungi8 ай бұрын
That was shown on Stern's E! Channel and after the interview, Oxana was asked by one of Stern's staff what she thought about the sexual questions Howard asked her and was she offended. She smiled and said at least she was laughing and smiling. Handled it like a true Miss Universe, being poise and not bothered by rude people.
@davidmartinborough86428 ай бұрын
It’s amazing how you are able to do extensive research for your videos. I only research the contestants who are competing in the current year. With that said The Philippines - Michelle Marquez Dee was the most qualified and prepared candidate to win Miss Universe this year and gave a performance that also warrants a Top 5 placement. The entire world knows that if Michelle was in the Top 5 as she deserved to be, she would have destroyed the other 4 contestants in the Q&A, especially with those Generic answers in to response to very basic questions. If the judging was fair, the final placement should have been: The Philippines - Miss Universe Nicaragua - 1st Runner-up Thailand - 2nd Runner-up Australia - 3rd Runner-up Colombia - 4th Runner -up. These are my facts.