Miss Universe 2022 FINAL RECAP: The Good, the bad and the ugly!

[@jelliroro]

Miss USA basically read the job description of the position she is applying for and matched her resume to what they are looking for. She deserves this win.

[@mitchellsouphasith3763]

Yes 🎉

[@hannasalazar4421]

if pay attention the given criteria, the winner should be Miss Ukraine, because she is beautiful, intelligent, does a lot for the community and being its spokesperson but she was not even in the top 16 and they choose transgender from USA instead

[@maya8627]

@@hannasalazar4421 what do you mean transgender?

[@hannasalazar4421]

@@maya8627 USA represent looks like boy as has no breast, no hips, no bottom

[@pineappleognam421]

yes, agree

[@ranilakshmibhais7928]

So proud of you Divita ❤️🇮🇳👏

[@jastud6492]

A tight slap for those who criticized on Divita &Ndavi...Big lessons from these two incredible Queens. 👑👑

[@bhavishyakhatwani6287]

I can't thank you enough for supporting India every single time 🙏❤️ thank you so so so much again Luis!!

[@nasimaktar4998]

India did a phenomenal job and she maintained to continue the India's placement streak🇮🇳🇮🇳💗🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@gamitdharmesh4049]

The house of Asia Power means India🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@dormamo6917]

@@gamitdharmesh4049 yes. One of the asias power house.

[@andreamelissamorales1387]

I saw her in person and she is very very pretty 🤩

[@drpop_25]

This year Laos and India is the only Asian Hope Asia come back stronger in next edition But our Miss Diva styling team really need help in gown styling

[@angelaortega1495]

The criteria for Miss universe has changed, and communication and advocacy seems to have a larger role (more than gown and walk) in determining the winner. All of the top 16 except for 1 contestant (which might have been the fan vote winner) were great speakers with advocacies that stood out, not just pretty faces. They also did a lot of work for their respective communities prior joining the pageantry world. It makes sense to me why Celeste and Anna didn't make it. While Celeste is excellent when it comes to performance on stage (she was much better in her national pageant though, and I believe her prelim gown could have been much better), she was lacking in the advocacy and story aspect. Celeste promoted the story that she failed her first pageant and now she's been given a second chance (Pia and Cat already own that story) more so than her actual advocacy. Her advocacy did not stand out nor was it inspiring. For instance miss Puerto Rico was known as the "Space Girl" who teaches stem to young girls and promotes stem education for females. She wants to be the first Miss Universe in space. Anna had an inspiring advocacy and story, but her english level is concerning. For an international platform like Miss universe a decent english level is crucial. English is the language for international communication. I hope both MUT and MUPH takes into account all the aforementioned for their new queens.

[@troyboy89]

I agree with you and I’ve said pretty much said the same in other pageant vlogs/pages. It’s clear to me now that MUO’s “transformational leader” is someone who transforms the lives of OTHERS through their passion and leadership. As you say, all of the top 16 have this but it was R’Bonney who said it best in her final q+a Given that prelim interview was worth 50% and Celeste’s prelim performance was just ok, it was not meant to be. Her lack of her own advocacy was a concern of mine even during MuPh 2022. All of the technical aspects of pageantry are trainable. A purpose in life is not. MUPH and MUT need to reconfigure their plan and start to pay closer attention to an applicant’s advocacy experience.

[@gentle2018]

Agree!

[@navgamingz7929]

then why swimsuit and evening gown for the top 16 and filtered top 5?

[@troyboy89]

@Kathi Simpson I agree that there is nothing wrong with celebrating beauty. I think though that swimsuit and evening gown is more about how confidently a delegate presents themselves in both competitions, not necessarily how beautiful they look in them. This is consistent with the themes of previous mottos (I.e “confidently beautiful” etc). Ann (the new owner) even mentjoned in her speech during the show about the “beauty in humanity”. In other words, the beauty in charity/advocacy work. Its becoming clear that we are in a new era of Miss Universe which im all for. I’m loving this new direction! Plus there are other pageants that are more traditionally focused on physical beauty (miss grand, miss supranational etc).

[@crs5305]

She honestly just seems like a good model

[@haanchangsoh9379]

I feel💖 R'Bonney 💖is combination of ✨Pia and Cat✨. She is a very well-rounded woman. She is someone who knows where she stands very clearly. She contributes herself fully to help others. The dialogue in each of her interviews is very meaningful. Besides her beautiful appearance, her inner beauty is even more attractive. She has a very *hands-on* approach to her participation in Miss Universe. She is a leading professional woman with a clear life purpose. She is my queen. Miss Universe 2022.💕

[@musawenkosisebeko4048]

The pain the Phillipines is feeling is exactly how we South Africans felt with Natasha in 2020. It's so painful unforgettable.

[@mtkgee6381]

Thank you

[@sarahchungwithanaccent3388]

USA R’Bonney is her high school Valedictorian, well deserved 🎉

[@groundedangelsgarden]

Wow, even more impressive! ❤️

[@cresenciadomasian6290]

Also during college, she was usually in the honor roll, very intelligent which she inherited to her father who graduated Magna Cum Laude

[@mimikidman]

I agree with you. Miss Universe had no plans from the beginning to crown R'Bonney. I watched the whole show on the final night. Miss USA won the competition fair and square. I also loved she connected the Organisation's theme to her own personal experience and advocacy in her answer. The Organisation is looking for someone who has leadership qualities. Miss USA's answer was about her transformational leadership which made her the winner. Unfortunately, there are many people out there thinking that Venezuela was very beautiful; she wore a beautiful gown and so, she deserved the crown. They forgot that Beauty pageants are not only about being beautiful. You got to have brains and intelligence that should wow the judges. Miss USA had that intelligence. She knew how to execute her intelligence.

[@hannasalazar4421]

Regarding this criteria Miss Ukraineshould win MU this year as she was perfect for that.

[@mimikidman]

@@hannasalazar4421 We have no idea about the performance of the closed door interviews! That hold more weight! So, Miss Ukraine's non inclusion in the top 16 was perhaps because she didn't do well in the closed door interview.

[@hannasalazar4421]

@@mimikidman l do not think so specially because she perfectly much the criteria as a leader. Sorry but compare some who is reporting fainting people and some represent ordinary clothes and fashion is ridiculous. And also Ukrainian girl is much more beautiful and intelligent than that American doll with no breast and no hips but tons of make up instead

[@mimikidman]

@@hannasalazar4421 If the Ukrainian delegate was really more intelligent than USA, she would have aced the interviews. Everyone is beautiful on that stage. Not only Ukraine FYI ! Miss Universe is not only about beauty. It combines both beauty and brains. No one has watched the closed door interviews. If Ukraine had done better, she would be in the top 16. Besides, there were many unexpected surprises in the top 16. And please, stop bodyshaming the contestants. Beauty is a flower which wrinkles will devour but Intelligence stays forever!

[@colourqueen22]

@@hannasalazar4421 you think beauty is hips and breasts then don't watch Miss Universe, make your own show to vilify and body shame women. Literally everyone on the top 5 had no hips and breasts but they are still beautiful and more accomplished than you

[@jayjay7229]

R'Bonney has all the qualities to be Miss Universe, well deserved. 👏

[@sebastianjoseperez]

Something similar happened to miss Venezuela when Mariam Habbach was crown as miss Tocuyo. Her preparation consisted of physical appareance and modelling. Miss USA and Venezuela were far and beyond their preparation pre Miss Universe. Excelente top 3. From now on, you will need a beautiful face, excellent comunication skills, and social plataform.

[@maxglendale7614]

So true! Even Miss Canada had credentials: Dancer, fashion designer (with environmental/sustainability focus), Student at prestigious American University (Biology/Business major). All the women at MU will be beautiful, but now it's going to be about what you have accomplished, what you are currently doing, and how you will create transformational change moving forward.

[@Marisaphiwkhaw]

@@maxglendale7614 i really like the new change.

[@theunofficial.6292]

Miss universe India 🇮🇳 top placement 16 -ASIA PECIFIC 🌏🌍🌎🥇💙🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳💕🔥🔥🔥

[@geraldinevega4337]

Ms.universe organizations looking for strong advocacy that inspired others.it's not about how you perform pasarela,or gown..they don't care about your face how beautiful you are ..but it depends to your comm skills and the impact that inspired others .. Ms universe USA nailed it.

[@skyt4133]

Lead by Example! Well said. R'Bonney has proved that she is a transformational leader by her years of working with women who were victims of human trafficking and abuse. It is well documented that her advocacy was not just for the competition. She has the skill set to teach sewing as evidenced by her education of having a degree in fashion. R'Bonney's video clips of her actually show her sewing skills and shows her in her element of teaching women. You can't just "choose" a advocacy for the purpose of winning a competition and then show a few video clips that show you working with children. Education is a easy advocacy to choose, however, it would have been more powerful if when advocating for education, you had the necessary degree or training for being a teacher. There was way too much hype and over exposure for some contestants based on looks, outfits, social media. It's like judging a book by it's cover. It's the substance of the contestants, not the "look". I love it when the dark horses become part of the competition. After watching the prelims my list did change and many of the "front runners" and those who were hyped dropped from my list. I loved the surprises in the top 16. Yes, the JKN era is more about a pretty face, it is about being a transformational leader.

[@michellemac2481]

It seemed to me to be more about the haves vs the have nots

[@JustMiguel14]

Just like JKN, i have watched his interview about his life or her life, and he is not the kind of person who will rig a pageant or on anything in life. Whatever he has in life is something that he has worked hard for. He isnt an instant billionaire. And that he also see in Rbonney and the judges and the org itself.

[@mtkgee6381]

When South Africa walked on that stage during the evening gown competition. I mean girl was shining, i gasped...she was beautiful and unique, amazing amazing amazing. The colour the style, the African print i mean she Slayed. She deserved top 5 love her

[@sacvikingsable]

Ndavi was one of my favorites from this class. South Africa continues to send high caliber delegates - beauty, intelligence and substance - to MU. It's not hard to root for their queens and for their fan base. I have not seen the South African fan base bully or hate on a queen the likes of the ASEAN and Latin American fan bases.

[@colourqueen22]

@@sacvikingsable I haven't seen that either an I'm hoping they don't become like that since they are gaining stardom in pageantry...we don't need a new set of toxic fans

[@gbohol]

I was rooting for Curaçao but I felt she bombed in the Q&A. In the final Q&A, at first I thought DR had it, she was very eloquent, however Miss USA just nailed it, very specific, and drawing from her own experience. Indeed she read the job description and delivered as if she went for a job interview. The judges absolutely could not give it to the other 2 after her answer. 🇺🇸

[@sydneyboy7984]

I think since the preliminary closed door interview has 50% bearing (which is huge), they should’ve shown it during the preliminary competition for transparency purposes.

[@vickymishra6393]

60% not 50

[@tornintheflesh5781]

The Ms Universe 2018 where Ms. Catriona Gray/ Philippines 🇵🇭 won the title...amazing RUNWAY to show their catwalk...love it ❤️

[@LouisMartinSanchez]

Thank you, Luis for sharing your thoughts. This is the most fulfilling analysis I have seen this season. I appreciate you for talking about South Africa, Spain and India. And how beautifully you talked about Harnaaz and summarise her entire reign. This is such a pleasant way of giving tribute to the past titleholder, whereas most pageant experts did not care to talk about her at all. Indian queens are calm, sophisticated and exceptionally articulate. When the whole world is ignoring them, they are silently doing their job and making their mark. Divita is an example of that. I completely agree with you on the top 5 and top 3 selection that they all deserved their placements. Congratulations to USA for rightfully claiming the crown by rising above all the controversies mercilessly thrown at her. My Venezuela is such a kind-hearted woman; she showed immense support toward USA after fans started bashing her. What a beautiful woman. Proud!!!! My heart breaks for Celeste but I know she will go on to do amazing things in the future. She is much more than this. I wish from now on, the pageant community becomes more inclusive and start appreciating many other contestants who are doing incredible work throughout the year leading up to the competition, instead of just highlighting the strong sash countries. It is not just about winning the crown but celebrating these amazing WOMEN.

[@chandradattjagdeowwe4lifeb586]

Philippines was the major shock for me!! I nearly faint when she wasn't called. Also, what makes it even harder is that the streak is finally broken. BUT filipinos are coming back with a vengeance!

[@victoriasalvador1749]

Anyway our new Miss Universe is half Fiipina & half American.

[@thegorgeous0009]

@@victoriasalvador1749 sus ayan tau claim pa more credit ba sa Pilipinas Ang korona?

[@victoriasalvador1749]

@@thegorgeous0009 hindi claim ang tawag dyan, Sa iyon ang totoo at proud nya sinabi na half filipina at half american sya, Alam nmn ng buong mundo at tangap ko na USA ang bansang nirep-present nya.

[@philippines4072]

proud ang mga pilipino for miss usa dahil half pinay sya at sa likod ng pagkapanalo nya kasama ang mga ksbabayan na tumulong sa knya like natcos nya at gown all made from philippines

[@leoray1234]

I didn’t want the streak to end, but I’m ready for Filipino pageant fans to let go of their entitlement

[@guinevere6428]

This edition is a huge slap in the face for all the so called pageant vloggers for always focusing on the same countries year after year

[@kaitlinkkz7201]

Yoir bias was not free from this at all Luis. Celeste did not deserve a placement in the top 16 based on her prelims performance and she most likely didn't ace her interview either. She was never a dynamic or captivating or even confident speaker and I don't say that to bash her but to be honest. Every other woman that made the cut wowed the judges and had conversations of substance. They all had clear advocacies. While I'm not saying that Celeste doesn't have substance, she wasn't branded or marketed as if she had any. If you go to her page rn, it's nothing but glam shots and photshoots. There's no link to anything that she's passionate about or any work that she really does for her country or community. How unfair of you to expect her to earn a placement that she and her org did not deserve. Secondly to that, the behaviour of the fans and the organisation are why she probably didn't make it also. SEA pagaent fans can be so toxic. Not just to foreign fan bases but to each other as well. The organisation can see all of this. Plus, the behaviour if Celeste's team at show. Walking out of the auditorium after she didn't make the cut was so unbecoming and tacky. It was a poor reflection of her. If the miss u org decides now that they don't wanna place a fil contestant next year because of that bad behaviour, I would understand the decision.

[@kaitlinkkz7201]

To add, Michelle Dee would have been the stronger choice for MUPH this year. She would have placed.

[@jillmorgan403]

For the sake of money why he always overhyped and promote excessively Miss Philippines yearly. Filipinos are the most toxic fans in the world.

[@ChicagoBrian13]

You're 100% correct! The interview was 50% of the score. None of us saw/heard that! The winner has to have it all, looks, brains, and personality!

[@premchandsharma5771]

South africa gown in final is one of the best. I loved it.

[@tmh6582]

tbh .. phillipines was not energetic and sociable enough and thailand cant speak english ... the result was not surprised at all. Top 16 are real speakers

[@mattgilfellow]

True. I do think that closed door interview and prelims should count 50-50 but it seems that they prioritised interview over performance. One thing we have to remember is that this is still a pageant.

[@angelaortega1495]

@@mattgilfellow I mean the winner becomes an advocate, not a supermodel, so it makes sense for them to prioritize communication over walk and gown.

[@isaaclim8645]

@@mattgilfellow I heard interviews is 60% which is insane if true

[@farvinbegum7860]

Yes,pH is not energetic

[@mattgilfellow]

@@isaaclim8645 I mean, if this is what the new era is going to be all about, it’s going to take quite some time for us to get used to it.🥲 I wish they released the criteria for us to actually see what the queens are being scored on.

[@gamitdharmesh4049]

Thank..... U..... Bro.... Nice, strong, best miss uni.... 2021....Harnaz🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@nikkichang3461]

LAAAAOOOOOOSSSSSS so proud of her!

[@jojijosette5946]

R'bonney is very inspiring. She has the x factor, just like an "it" girl. It's indescribable.

[@louiebalita9074]

You are 100% right. Those in the top 16 were all deserving. I read their bio etc and compared to some favoured candidates they are miles apart. They are all beautiful and already winners and representing their country. We should be happy and learn from this. Candidates were there to compete and the best among them will be the winner and in my opinion USA deserve the crown.

[@hannasalazar4421]

yes the winner is a nice boy

[@vickymishra6393]

@@hannasalazar4421 can I f u

[@jct9751]

I feel Miss Universe shouldn’t be solely about the look and physical appearance but totally package - look, physical appearance, communication skills and leadership!

[@themorenotraveller]

I personally would not agree hearing statements like “I think this country deserves to be included in top 16 blah blah”. it is indirectly saying that some girls (chosen by the panel of judges) do not deserve to be in the top 16. it is like discrediting their worth because you think that the other girls deserves more. those names who came as a surprise didn’t exactly do bad in the preliminary (probably not the best too) but listening them speak, you’d know they could have aced the close-door interview. the chosen top 16 screams of authenticity and credibility re their platforms and visions. stop crying over spilled milk just because your personal fave did not make it.

[@jillmorgan403]

There is no money to gain for his KZbin channel from his unfavored candidates. 🤣

[@elizabethwilliams3813]

BIG CONGRATULATIONS to the winner, R'Bonney Gabriel, from the US, and the first ever Filipino-American to win! I admire her inner and outer beauty and her talents! She is such an inspiration! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️👋👋👋👋👋👋

[@xxyx08]

You surely overproud abt the 'Filipino'

[@elizabethwilliams3813]

@@xxyx08 She made history, it' is a big deal! Sorry your miserable

[@justdont2378]

@@xxyx08 Black Americans were proud when Zozibini Tunzi from South Africa won so it's completely normal to have some level of pride when someone of your kind wins

[@jamesdouz5833]

Still shocked and surprised with only two Asian queen placement. I know they choose the best, but still there are many best and deserving left out.

[@joannajourneys]

Yes, the Top 5 deserved their spot. Would've been great to see Ndavi in Top5. The Top16 were some who clearly deserved it and others were quite questionable... But the Top5 made sense

[@sophiakuyt5824]

Previously the motto was beautifully confident, now it is Confidently beautiful. There is a big difference

[@colourqueen22]

You switched them

[@fernandomartinez1941]

Good commentary...see you in El salvador..saludos del el paso texas..😀😀

[@xavallokiyo]

Dear Luis, along with the amazing job you do when covering these pageant events, I would like to thank you for all the support you've been giving to our Miss Spain Alicia. I saw your interview with her last December and it was very lovely...

[@allaboutsunshines]

Still think you are biased for ranking Celeste as number 1. You say that you are trying to be neutral, but you obviously are not. Even after seeing her preliminary performance, you ranked her as number 1. How are your predictions credible?

[@jillmorgan403]

Vlogging for money....

[@eugener.910]

I needed to see a congratulatory hug that I am always used to at the end. I guess it does not matter because Miss USA mentioned in her interviews that she was not aware or heard that she won because the room is very loud. Thank you for this vlog Luis, I hope people watching this learned something.

[@Jobsters29]

Okayyyy Luis with that "reconsider-recalibrate-revamp"! You've been taking notes from Tito Boy Abunda hehe :P R'Bonney is the living example of "transformational leader." Like you mentioned, especially after the suspension of her national organization, she did most of the preparation herself, going so far as reaching out to designers and designing her own swimsuit cape. She proves that you don't need a whole team to do everything for you in preparation for the pageant, because when you're now the reigning Miss Universe living in New York, you may not always have a whole team behind you. And as you said, she stated precise, tangible examples of how she can influence the Miss Universe Organization. She's a truly inspirational woman and I can't wait to see her reign the Universe!!

[@isexchannel737]

I think the new management is looking for more deeper value experience in serving the society as well as the deep personal contribution to the humankind and this is the things that lack in the Philippines candidate she's living in the Philippines for almost 4 yrs and her agenda or personal contribution deeds to the society is not enough unlike the USA candidates that she has extending help to the the women that less fortunate and she's living to her advocacy prior to join the competition

[@jastud6492]

Thanks Luis on behalf of Indian fans ♥️🇮🇳🇮🇳 you have so much believe in Divita Rai since before the competition.... you're really genius person 💛💚🧡💛♥️💜🤎🧡💛💚💙

[@chiraayuchiru4398]

Our pride divita 🔥❤️ India 🇮🇳

[@jastud6492]

I believe and accept that MU org was fair enough to select top 16 ..all the candidates who crack are fantabulous... actually we Asian are not strong enough in speaking & advocies it's really affect our candidates...From now onwards every Asian countries should not choose our representative only styling and outer beauty but inside and strong advocies with brain.♥️

[@Kalki2928AD]

Both miss #philippines and #thailand were overconfident, When there was so much drama going on social media. The pressure would automatically increase 👾

[@RedSagi]

I have move on from the heartbreak of CC being unplaced. And now listening and watching of u Luis gave me clearer context ...Thank u for your amazing and excellent review as always...your my to go to in terms of beauty pageant analysis...Mabuhay ka Luis..🇵🇭😊

[@ngayo_vs]

Philippines and Thailand didn't make it coz of their crazy fans over hyping and so many drama. Their fans killed them from making it to top 16. Sad

[@mikmowmil]

The new era can't be blamed for the exclusion of Thailand and Philippines. The eventual top 5 and winner was heavily featured on every prediction list. Some people were just blinded by their personal biases and being arrogant that the couldn't see that those so called favorites were not delivering.

[@manokomakgae6991]

Thank you, i feel like every year most people automatically place Philippines, even though they are some who does better than her, most people complained in every prediction list that it was same countries, that is so true, they predict same countries and not look at actual performance, they are blinded by their biased prediction lists, now on Instagram is suddenly about number of followers, MU is not about number of followers and how much you are loved.

[@anthonyhenry4895]

@@manokomakgae6991 tbh. The competition for top 5 could have been more competitive If certain countries had placed. This includes Philippines.

[@mikmowmil]

@@anthonyhenry4895 if Philippines wasn't competitive enough to make top 16 how would she make the competition in top 5 more competitive? 🤔 maybe her fans would be more excited...that's all.

[@anthonyhenry4895]

@@mikmowmil was she a better performer than some who made it? We are going to say she is not as good as the other women who placed based on a however long interview?

[@mikmowmil]

@@anthonyhenry4895 that's how the competition was set up. Contestants make an impression in however long the interview lasts. There's over 80 women, those judges don't have time to be listening to anyone for hours to prove anything.

[@michaelvasquez4476]

Totally agree with you on this video. What did you think of Bahrain? She was stunning, great walk. Elegance and smart. Thought she would make it top 16

[@pineappleognam421]

same. omg

[@skrizwanulhaque9513]

Yeah she was on 🔥 . Uff her evening grown was so so beautiful .....beside Curacao ,India,I really appreciate that Bahrain should be in top 16...

[@skrizwanulhaque9513]

@@pineappleognam421 and beside Curacao and Iceland her face was awesome she was half Arabian half Russian...

[@sinu7921]

Thank you for supporting India ❤️

[@manokomakgae6991]

Celeste was underwhelming in the preliminaries compared to her preparations over the months, even many of her fans noticed that and assumed maybe it was a strategy to put more effort in Top 16, but everyone was fighting for top 16 spot which she did not, she is to blame for that performance, it was OK, but didnt give it her all, just because Asians love the pageantry and love her and was not placed, we have to assume the standard was changed, and just because biased people put her as their favourite doesnt mean she automatically did well, check most people's top favorites, they placed her in top 5 before the competition, after the preliminary, some placed her outside top 10, or 16, which proves that she wasnt at her best, lets acknowledge that Philippines will not always be placed, and just because she is not placed, it does not make MU a cooking show,

[@neemak100]

A very balanced and comprehensive analysis of the Miss Universe 2022. Thank you Luis. Much respect to you

[@colourqueen22]

I agree with you, the top 5 were the most deserving, they gave the best performances followed closely by (in my opinion) Portugal and T&T. I hate people who keep saying South Africa and India were robbed because they were the best speakers 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️ they were outperformed during the rounds that mattered TO GET TO the top 5

[@sophiakuyt5824]

Divita is amazing

[@nathantye]

I'm thinking you still didn't take your personal feelings out of this...Celeste was vlow energy with her preliminary performance...everyone has talked about how she looked like she was holding back. Also, we have no idea how they did with their interview.

[@manokomakgae6991]

True, but people here and on on Instagram acts as is she was robbed, most people mentioned how she did not give it her all in preliminary, her performance was probably safe for Top 20 , but things changed, its top 16

[@colourqueen22]

@@manokomakgae6991 honestly not even top 20. Minus interview, there was Mexico, Thailand, Indonesia, Jamaica who had exceptional performances... Then maybe Philippines.

[@joannajourneys]

I agree with so much that you said... As South Africans we were so nervous about Ndavi's performance. Something happened during the prelims and she completely didn't look comfortable in the bronze dress. The Top16 announcement was a bit of an upset with so many clearly deserving women being left out. I also agree that Thailand and Philippines being left out of it was totally bonkers and I look forward to your video about that.

[@pineappleognam421]

I find Ndavi's finals gown unique. Very ethnic and spectacular. If I were to change top 5 (since all of them are from the Americas), she's a good candidate to balance it. Love from the Philippines

[@joannajourneys]

@@pineappleognam421 Yes her final gown blew me away! South African designers are amazing! It was absolutely stunning and a statement piece with the pocket. It would’ve been so good for us to place in the top5! It also would’ve been amazing to see our amazing South East Asians in the Top5 but things were so one sided this year lol.

[@jonascabahug8470]

Very well said Luis..Good analysis😍

[@omnandita12]

Heartfelt gratitude to you for being so supportive to India always.....We are proud of our queens( both Divita and especially Harnaaz for the substantive leaders they are)🇮🇳🇮🇳🤗🤗. Best wishes to the next Miss Universe 👍

[@kamauruddock9684]

Best top 5 in many years!

[@jillmorgan403]

Exactly....

[@Chumeneme]

Want to add the judges introduction. I wish the main hosts have coordination with the cameramen. Names doesnt match the person being shown on the screens. Even the judges themselves feels awkward about that moment.

[@rutherford5247]

Yasss thank you for the love for *Spain!* I believe she can nail that top 5 QnA too if given the chance. But honestly I think the gown cost her, It didnt stand out that much in order to advance. The chosen top 5 all have unique and exquisite gowns

[@sc420]

Haters gonna hate. Please don’t invalidate those who made it to the top 16 you didn’t know them what they went through before getting on to that stage.

[@maikeevang]

TRUE!! 🙏🏼

[@real8551]

Exactly at the end of the day it’s his opinion just like it was the final opinion of the judges. Plus he has no idea how the girls that didn’t make it perform behind the scenes and in the interview sessions. All opinions and we all have them don’t make it right

[@dykvidz]

Miss Universe organization is not just looking for Beauty and Brains or Smart Talker during Q & A, which is the cliche for most pageants. But in this new era of Miss Universe, they had been telling these contestants that they are looking for " A TRANSFORMMATIONAL LEADER". Someone who is not only beautiful and smart but also have done an impactful advocacy. Not just in words or visions but in Action. She is consistently driving the force for a change in the lives of women as Fashion designer for sustainable environment and teaching women victims of illegal trafficking on how to make a living through sewing. She is passionate of her advocacy not just today but in the long-term transforming the lives of people especially women locally and in the universe. ...and I can't agree more that she is the TOTAL PACKAGE

[@hannasalazar4421]

if MU is looking for beautiful, intelligent women and leaders of their communities and transformations, why didn't they give the crown of Miss Ukraine, which perfectly fits the description and Victoria was not even qualified to the top 16, and they chose a boy who forgot to put a breast on and instead put on a ton of makeup, who cares about clothes?

[@iamjulian14]

I feel like I heard "in another separate video" ten times 🤣🤣🤣

[@nicholasdeklerk8438]

Hellooooo, I always like the fact that you try and bring sense to things the internet shouts out loud. I think a few countries can feel what we felt over what happened to Natasha ! That was the first thought that came into my mind when the top 16 was announced. The thing that I saw the other day, that Miss USA is owned by the same person, shows that there were obvious bias. I wondered how I would have answered that allegation, but you have now just set my mind at ease ! Thanx for always make sense of it all ! Looking forward to seeing you at our pageant later this year 🤣😘😘😘

[@Marcepan541]

I never understood hype over this year candidate from Philippines . When I watched her on Wednesday I was like...what? Wait a minute? Is that it? Absolutely nothing incredible at all. I would rather see Thailand in top 16.

[@ReignMarinaZarate]

Mexico and Panama 🥺

[@pageantfoodie]

Luis, please make a vlog on HOW TO HEAL A BROKEN HEART to help pageant fans to calm down, accept the result & move on. Many hates & bashing are thrown to MUO, R’bonney, Anne & MUPH instead of celebrating the winner. To all the grieving fans look at the SILVER LINING, your favorite candidate may not have won but you can still support her & her advocacy. Let’s #spreadkindness because if NOT NOW, THEN WHEN? Be like R’bonney, CONFIDENTLY BEAUTIFUL WITH A HEART. ❤️ 👑

[@mambo5014]

Learn from Natasha of South Africa. She is doing great things and very sucessfull so its not the end. We still love her a lot

[@ParachuteRoses]

Oh thank you for talking about the stage and the performances!!! I was wondering why the stage was so small for second but excited for El Salvador to host 2023 miss universe!!

[@naturelover6460]

Totally agree with you,i believe that not only good walk in ss n evening gown segment can make a candidate to be a miss universe i think it's the overall quality like speaking skills, confidence, strong advocay,be present in the moment,n mostly co-operate with other contestant . nobody knows what they did in the close door interviews?? anyway sending you love from india 💕💝🎉🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@the-drama-queen-keeilustre]

Great job with your commentaries!

[@AndreDMalan1966]

Thanks for your faith in our girl, Ndavi. I was shocked that people were overlooking her, not because I'm South African, but because she was good! And even during the show, her gown performance was top 3. Despite Philippines and Thailand having longer runs, I heard some people saying they were "over" South Africa placing. I would even go as far as saying black queens still get a raw deal from fans, who struggle to recognize different forms of beauty. (Even in Asia and the Latina countries, most queens are light-skinned, even though light-skinned girls often don't represent the average girl in those places.)

[@rutherford5247]

Angola was more beautiful in my opinion

[@AndreDMalan1966]

@@rutherford5247 Angola was stunning, but I have always been an Ndavi fan. She's gorgeous! And as Luis said, its more about transformational leadership now. Who was your pic to win?

[@arleneauriemma2808]

Race card again??

[@mambo5014]

@@rutherford5247first of all no Ndavi is way prettier than Angola, 2. Ndavi had a solid advocacy and Swelia did not, 3. Their stage perfomance was equal. Lastly the judges picked out the candidate who met the selection criteria to move to top 16

[@regoredragal]

Great reaction overall... 👑 🇵🇭

[@vishwajeethkadam]

Divita is top 5 material . But this time missdiva org made divita's gown by very high paid designers one of them was Shane peacock . And he just smashed it . His gowns are 😔😔 . In his gown divita couldn't walked properly . That's why she lost top 5 . I think this year they will make their gowns by saisha shinde 💖

[@User5260jo]

Good job, Luis! I understand how you felt...you are so analytical and tackful. I appreciate you for all that. Take care!👌❤🕊

[@uniquehay29]

Yay! She won & she’s very way talented🎉

[@drpop_25]

Thank you our Mr Supranational Cuba 💜 Thanks a lot from Indian fans And regarding India's MU team They really need help with the gown designer

[@DeepakSharma-ol8mp]

Actually the miss diva organization has some of the advantages if they go with shane peacock(designer), saisha shinde, the one who designed harnaaz gown is still the best evening gown designer in India, but the organization did what we were afraid of, well no offence hoping the best for next candidate from india

[@irenemaemirasol7982]

Your analysis and comments are spot-on 🥰

[@noble_JAKOB]

At the start of the Miss Universe beauty Pageant, other contestants were like thunder full of noise, but some other participants showed lightning blitz at prelims and made an impact on the judges. So those sharp-witted, attractive, stunning contestants were blessed with rain, overflowing success, and victory.

[@manokomakgae6991]

True, so many people did well, and better than her in Prelims, she only did well in preparations in my opinion

[@priyamsingh5463]

Harnaaz was best example of beuty with brain 👑

[@sydneyboy7984]

They never announced who is the winner of fan vote . Which I think is weird.

[@msrain1235]

Yeah, that's true! I wonder who it was.

[@shivamzinder3837]

@@msrain1235 It was laos, u can check on google

[@Saichenyang]

I'm not form Venezuela but Miss Venezuela got the greatest smiling and the most beautiful lady of the top three.

[@Bonbon-C]

They removed Celeste's narrative ihhh.... They want to be too hands on... too the point that our MU representative is just like a puppet. She lost her spark come prelims.... Same thing with Rab and Bea.... They didn't shine much in their prelims performance. Padrino/Kumpare system ihhhh... whoever the people are close to the people in the org are the ones they give a role in the candidate's journey. It should be about HER journey not the journey of the people surrounding her... it should be about her. Ask her what she wants.... Ask her what narrative she wants to say, That's the problem with Jonas and Shamcey... they were too exclusive. How about the org announce that we need a national costume on social media and the best one would be in the Miss Universe stage. Simple things like that would make a difference.... as there is engagement with the fans. "We have up to this month! So guys help us and we can make our candidate shine. help us design her cape for the MU finals etc etc" There are a lot of designers that are not noticed, that are equally talented or more talented to those people who have an established brand. The support that Celeste had was all organic.... almost all full support for her, because we believed in her. But the MUP organization held her back. Her outfit and performance in the Bragais shoot was even better than in the prelims. It's impossible for Celeste to walk like that and perform like that in the prelims if the org did not instruct her to do so. It is impossible that her Bragais shoot (dress and performance) was better if no one was whispering to her to do this... to do that. Look at R'Bonney's dress and Nat Cos.... That was all her idea.... according to some vloggers it was a one woman show.... she did not receive much help for MIss USA org, that is why she asked for help and she got it. She collaborated with the Filipino designers to make her ideas a reality thus making her win. R'Bonney is amazing and she told her narrative the way she envisioned it from the beginning... I love that R'Bonney represented her Pinoy culture with pride. In my mind, she and Celeste are my Final 2. I love R'Bonney I have been rooting for her since day 1, same with Celeste I have been rooting for her since day 1 as well. But one entered the other fell....Hayyyzzz Couldn't Val Taguba (the Nationals designer who made her dress) be chosen for her prelims dress? But then again we are talking about Jonas Gaffud, the man whose main purpose is make his friends famous at the expense of our MU candidate. Sorry I had to say that, but I guess it is what it is. I hope next time our candidate does something akin to what Cat did... whoever she wants to help her win, that's who she should be with. MUP just for support. This is a wake up call to Shamcey, Voltaire and Jonas.... Don't be too exclusive... I know you want all the credits to go to you guys... that should not be the mindset. Ask for help if needed be. Be more open to people of the Philippines and let our candidate shine that way she won the nationals and I know she (future MUP) and your team will make a mark in pageantry. SORRY FOR THE RANT.... ANYWAY I THANK YOU! CHAROT!

[@annabajas6481]

Very well said

[@imeldafuster3251]

🎉🎉🎉Kudos @Bonbon C…. So true!!!!! Perfectly articulated! Celeste lacked the omp and weak advocacy while R’bonney walked her talk! ❤

[@maya8627]

That head to toe red arrival outfit looked so unnatural on her..I feel Phillipines overcontrol their candidates,all that pressure kills their joy.

[@arleneauriemma2808]

AGREE 100% LUISITO.

[@ParachuteRoses]

Personally that’s why R’Bonney won, she personalized her question and answer and it showed!! That’s what miss universe is looking for now and I’m excited for how this competition will continue to grow into advocacy!

[@amitp3238]

Top 5 are always pre selected after interview n preliminary competition. They always do that. If you see those girls in top 16 they all are well spoken and are doing something for the society. Thailand also doing but she lacks communication skills. Philippines lacks in both departments she is just beautiful model. MU used her for Beauty commercial that's it. MUP always have MU type girls even required as per current criteria but they selected this model. This was their choice and they are responsible for this un placement. Nothing against the girl she did what she could but expecting her to do well in personal interview and Q & A is something beyond her capabilities. We all are aware about her level of intelligence (Miss Earth 2018)

[@Badsean]

TY Luis, awesome as always!!! Also thanks for the sanity you cast foward!!!

[@sherwinrdelacruz]

I hate the camera angles. It didn’t catch two important views. One was when Harnaz turned around to show the prints of her farewell gown. And the actual crowning 😢

[@walstoncoryat3837]

Thanks Luis ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@squishybear5728]

I agree about Harnaaz. Her final walk was rushed. If the new MU organization is about 'women empowerment' then they should have let Harnaaz have more interaction. It's like if they were embarrassed by her. OK she gained some weight, like WTF does it matter? Her weight gain was, I guarantee you, due to health issues. People saying she sat in the corner stuffing her face do not know sh*t about what they are talking about. Anyway, I digress, I don't feel they 'empowered" Harnaaz. Quite the opposite. We still love her tremendously. She is a sweetheart. Now onto R'Bonney, I was so in love with Peru, I overlooked R'Bonney which is dumb of me as I'm American LOL. She did a great job and I am happy she won!!

[@vivekshah4049]

LUIS,,, You are so amazing....that you mentioned about Harnaaz... that says how matured you are Luis.....not just some fans but many famous paegent KZbinr did not even mention about Harnaaz when they do it mormally for each n dvery year.....

[@geeunit831]

India clearly was a strong speaker and I'm sure she killed it in interview but her stage presence and performance in prelims and finals wasn't strong enough. Even in finals with her new evening gown, it was ill fitting, you could see how much it was gaping in the back and it didn't flatter her body which is very hip dominant. South Africa was a great all rounder but she was just outperformed by super strong girls. Going from 16 to 5 is always going to favour the girls who perform well because they get swimsuit and evening gown rounds to slay it so unless you're one of the best performers chances are you won't make top 5 even if you’re a strong speaker. As for USA winning as a business strategy, that is such a reach. Who comes up with these conspiracy theories? R’bonney deserved this crown and it's sad that people perpetuate such ridiculous allegations to discredit a well deserved win. On to Harnaaz' tribute it was so rushed. She deserved more screen time but it was wasted on that lunatic Ann. How is no one mentioning how horrific her random speech was? It was awful to watch. I was watching with my family and even my mom was cringing. It was like watching a car crash in slow motion. She never needs to be onstage ever again. As for the Asian countries being iced out because of business is ridiculous. Most of the Asian countries that everyone thought would do well weren't actually very good at speaking. Let's be real, Philippines and Thailand were not great speakers compared to these other girls. That's what the Asian countries need to focus more on is how to communicate instead of just having a strong pasarela and nice gowns. Pick up your game Asia and you'll be back on top. Rant over lol.

[@c9rl.m9rx]

We still have next year. 🇵🇭

[@winnfrayres]

Ir my idol in giving a comment promise More power to your channel ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@tornintheflesh5781]

I've been waiting for you to react to this one. God bless & than you very much ❤️❤️❤️

[@walstoncoryat3837]

Miss India ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@alexthegreat98]

Include Vietnam, Guatemala, Mexico on your next video about the Unplaced

[@gentle2018]

Luis, you did awesome on this blog! Kudos to you! Take care ❤😊

[@mariadelcarmenmuniz406]

Outstanding podcast!❤