Miss Universe 2023: My Complete Review TPN#73

[@ninoian]

It's the most awaited review of the year. Impeccably detailed, capturing the essence of each girls. you deserve that holiday break. 👑

[@PageantNerd]

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 ❤️

[@arcastro57]

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.

[@jkraegproductions]

Your knowledge is insane! Respect.

[@gregoryvanniekerk1683]

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 !

[@volcanoaddict]

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! ❤

[@PageantNerd]

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! ❤️❤️

[@Heyitsnanalala]

And both countries have similar flags Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 and panama 🇵🇦 and El Salvador 🇸🇻 y Nicaragua 🇳🇮

[@brstoffel]

Thank you for all your hard work covering the MU pageant this year. You have done an outstanding job. Much appreciated!

[@PageantNerd]

My absolute pleasure - when I receive such nice feedback it makes it even more worthwhile! ❤️

[@Alexmndt]

That was fun to watch!

[@spoyledbratt]

I love pageants and I’m a statistics teacher so this is my favourite channel. ❤

[@noelbmagalona]

Love it!!! I always looking forward to our videos, very entertaining.

[@emillion4470]

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.

[@claireindigo1200]

Finally!!! I’ve been so excited for this video

[@NileBayou]

really love this formattt ❤❤❤

[@littledreamer0117]

"from top 2 to clapper" HAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAHAHAH, omg! 😂

[@alloallie]

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.

[@PageantNerd]

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.

[@inthenow6701]

I am sooooo satisfied with your vlog TPN!!!! Stats makes it more interesting..your signature!!! Keep it up!!!

[@kelvinreyes3188]

Finally i've been waiting for this pageant nerd thank you ❤

[@Luchopiosam]

Love you!!! Excellent prezo!

[@Masa-vg2li]

That was entertaining thank you for the stats!

[@benjaminguzman4397]

Pageant fans are the most dedicated and hardworking people

[@MICPG9]

I Love your work so much! Thank You 🙏

[@MauricioHernandez-gb6pj]

*_🇳🇮 Nicaragua also won the Miss Intercontinental title in 1976_*

[@PungiFungi]

Yeah, but did the entire country celebrated like they did with Sheynnis’ win?

[@cortiz305]

😆 I was only 2 years old, I ask my mom but she doesn’t remember

[@patriciaortega424]

Nicaragua did not win Mi but it was in the top 5.. The same as in 2016.

[@NoOne-rd6db]

Love the details

[@MarksOfdOrgan]

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.

[@PageantNerd]

Ahhhh, I did mention it!

[@nattpimpa]

I adore your show. Please do more critique of Miss World and Miss Asia Pacific. I know it will be terrific.

[@huntergoldsberg6240]

You are superb The Pageant Nerd. It's very informative. Keep it Up

[@colourqueen22]

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

[@justink6297]

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.

[@simonseville1037]

That was fun. Thank you

[@robindra5358]

Wonderful and enlightening as usual..Great job.

[@tonyvasquez6950]

Great show, it was very informative

[@adiakiyes6354]

Wow that's impressive work. How did you do that? This is a complex research. You always amaze us thanks keep going...

[@PageantNerd]

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 😎

[@michaelromero7357]

Brilliant!!

[@SHUBHAMPANDEY-y1j5q]

Amazing facts.Loved the video.

[@radagasdas]

Love your infographics ❤

[@kneetiyan2280]

Impressive analysis. Very detailed!

[@mikmowmil]

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.

[@Carolesoriginalpieces]

Loved all the information 👏🏻👏🏻😘

[@ChrisJames-es7sb]

hello tere, can you please do content about the closed door interview ( miss universe 2023 ) thankyou 😊

[@Alissonasousa]

what incredible work! loving watching your videos, an exquisite research. Greetings from Brazil.

[@PageantNerd]

Thank you very much! So glad you enjoyed it. My love to Brazil! 🇧🇷❤️🥰

[@kentokenyama3449]

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.

[@PungiFungi]

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.

[@cookieyellow7601]

Hopefully Mexico places next year since we’re hosting and they haven’t placed since May 2021 😢

[@PageantNerd]

Yes I think that would be great! Also want to make sure the crowd enjoys the show! 🇲🇽❤️

[@justrelax1539]

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)

[@chanw5797]

I love this! I can't wait for the stats for MU24!

[@fernandotriana4895]

You are amazing Pageant nerd ❤

[@denisehitchens1418]

Malta are good sports. Their entry this year was quite nice too.

[@jalazmani4842]

You are the best pageant analyst ever. Love from India ❤🇮🇳. Hope you post more interesting uploads again.😊

[@AnubhabBhattacharjee-i2o]

As far as full official names are concerned, MU2006 and 2008 also share a (part of) surname.. Zuleyka Rivera Mendoza and Dayana Mendoza.

[@saldiesalen8947]

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.

[@PageantNerd]

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.

[@alloallie]

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.

[@raymundgerardm.feraren8194]

The indisputable and irrefutable facts and figures! I love them!🥰

[@BRAIRCO]

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.

[@mysticgirl916]

That's because Anntonia is half Danish, her father is from Denmark

[@PungiFungi]

@@mysticgirl916I noticed Thailand and the Philippines are sending a lot of bi-racial contestants lately.

[@Leo-gy7we]

Why is Miss Nicaragua pure Nicaraguan? (Whatever that means) XD

[@Dreamlvr28]

👏👏👏👏 well done!

[@fernandoaguilar2296]

Your video is incredible ❤ love from Nicaragua

[@lexlib]

Isn’t Tatum Keshwar, South Africa 2009 also of Indian descent?

[@PageantNerd]

I thought she might’ve been, but I’m going on Bryoni herself has said, that Kerishnie was the last before her 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@EvaSalcedo28]

Since Puerto Rico won the crown in Mexico in 1993, I think we have a good chance next year (2024) in Mexico :)

[@PageantNerd]

Yes, you never know! Much like Mexico found success in Las Vegas, sometimes those coincidences continue!

[@AvednigoJingco-hh9ld]

Very credible at the same time entertaining ...👍😅💕

[@PungiFungi]

Portugal had a back to back placement for the first time.

[@lyndaliow3445]

Incredible beautiful soul inside and out. Yay!!! MS Thailand

[@Kassie637]

Wow. I'm a data analyst, and I'm obsessed with stats. Please, give us more! Even outside of the pageant season

[@leonelquintanamartinez5006]

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. ❤

[@cortiz305]

Wow so nice ❤❤❤ keep the good work ❤❤

[@burpp13]

@16:28 - all top 3 are latinas!!! (France, Haiti and Colombia)

[@Heyitsnanalala]

France is a European country not Latino countri

[@pt40bychrislarcena]

Hope you can do the nations that no longer join miss universe, their reasons

[@robindra5358]

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.

[@PageantNerd]

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) kzbin.info/www/bejne/honOg2iAZ9qanbc

[@PungiFungi]

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.

[@josephcantelmo8687]

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

[@PageantNerd]

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

[@josephcantelmo8687]

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

[@PungiFungi]

@@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.

[@josephcantelmo8687]

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.

[@eeyrobb]

Make a video about 10 biggest stories of 20223 plss

[@may1978ad]

I love your eyes 😅

[@July221981]

So many neighbouring countries this year like Spain and Portugal. I wonder if we had this situation happen before.

[@PungiFungi]

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.

[@RandyCuaterno]

Ur such a genius pageant nerd

[@asmrowell3669]

Nice shirt 🐻

[@eiraremejeene]

1. Philippines is a Hispanic country 2. El Tocuyo used to be the Ruth Ocumarez award

[@SpedUpSongs2007]

Why did China only starting competing in 2002? What were they before?

[@bluewolf4789]

You can establish your own pageant named MISS PAGEANT NERD😂😂😂😂

[@jxt1661]

You sir deserve a PHD in Miss Universe stats. 😂

[@Dpageantbuff]

Wow so Ph, South Africa and India are tied with 27 placements

[@republicadominicana8589]

Should stop there, so many overrated miss came from that places

[@antoinettedigal1931]

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

[@cesc7804]

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.

[@alloallie]

I think the last P would be sometimes Panama too. If they continue sending good candidates, Portugal could also join the P girls.

[@mambo5014]

I beg to differ, South Africa has produced the best gowns so far.

[@PungiFungi]

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.

[@BossBrookeArmstrong]

Those are opinions. Not fact hun 😂

[@redzcam9211]

Miss Nicaragua atleast 2nd runner up

[@darylsuarez7206]

Miss Earth Next

[@johnkier]

Philippines' longest placement streak is 12 (2010-2021)

[@andresart2]

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)).

[@PageantNerd]

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 🥰

[@michaelbondi4048]

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 😊

[@PageantNerd]

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! ❤️

[@HenryEvighet]

Tocuyo

[@victorianomonderondo1386]

How about Israel won once also

[@justrelax1539]

It said in the last 40 years

[@victorianomonderondo1386]

@@justrelax1539 it's more than 40yrs 46 or 47rys I guess when Israel took the crown

[@TheBest-rv9qi]

​@@victorianomonderondo1386Israel won Miss Universe in 1976 and Venezuela was the first runner up of that edition

[@BossBrookeArmstrong]

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!! ❤

[@seanshano476]

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.

[@sar983]

MAY OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST BLESS YOU ALL 🙏 ✝️ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Jprager]

Is that really how Australians pronounce “Debut”?

[@wylerXL]

Pakistan should make this as wake up call to keep sending candidates in the future.

[@PungiFungi]

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?

[@republicadominicana8589]

india, pakistan and nepal placements are all wasted placements.

[@melanietacud1376]

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-lr8vk]

😂😆🤣😅

[@MambashngBASHER]

move on!nakakahiya ka🤦‍♂️

[@BossBrookeArmstrong]

Fan votes and random awards have nothing to do with the judges scoring. Y’all just really need to get over it

[@tonyvasquez6950]

@@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 🙄

[@republicadominicana8589]

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.

[@melquiadespabillare5437]

Still a controversial that Miss Philippines did not entered the top 5.

[@HarryDaily-lr8vk]

There's nothing controversial sweetheart you're just delusional.

[@BossBrookeArmstrong]

No it’s not. Most people have moved on. It’s the Filipino fans that can’t get over it

[@republicadominicana8589]

Lol what is controversial about that? Your miss shouldn't be even in top 20 🤷🏻‍♂🤷🏻‍♂

[@lakwatsera17]

May jowa ka ba? 😂😂😂

[@azmamazmam727]

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.

[@PungiFungi]

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.

[@davidmartinborough8642]

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.