Miss Universe 2012

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In March 2012, the Miss Universe Organization announced that the pageant was postponed to mid-December as broadcaster, NBC, was unable to broadcast the pageant at the same time as the 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2012 United States presidential election. In April 2012, it was announced that Bangladesh would host the pageant on December 13, 2012. However, in July, the Bangladeshi president announced that they would not host the pageant because of financial constraints.{{cite news |last1=Adina |first1=Armin |date=August 17, 2016 |title=Philippines' hosting of Miss Universe '80 percent confirmed' |work=Inquirer Lifestyle |publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer |url=http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/235464/philippines-hosting-of-miss-universe-80-percent-confirmed |access-date=September 12, 2016 |archive-date=August 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818163854/http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/235464/philippines-hosting-of-miss-universe-80-percent-confirmed |url-status=live }}

In August 2012, the Dominican government received a proposal from the Miss Universe Organization to host the competition on December 11, 2012. The Dominican Republic had previously hosted Miss Universe 1977 in Santo Domingo.{{Cite web |date=June 14, 2012 |title=Official: Miss Universe chooses Dominican Republic |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-official-miss-universe-chooses-dominican-republic-2012jun14-story.html |access-date=June 13, 2022 |website=San Diego Union-Tribune |language=en-US |archive-date=June 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613121150/https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-official-miss-universe-chooses-dominican-republic-2012jun14-story.html |url-status=live }} The organization was considering hosting the final night at the Hard Rock Resort and Casino in Punta Cana. However, the government said that the country was not able to provide any kind of financial assistance to the pageant, and so was not granted the hosting rights.{{cite news |last=Leach |first=Robin |date=September 26, 2012 |title=2012 Miss Universe Pageant relocates to Las Vegas from Dominican Republic |work=Las Vegas Sun |url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2012/sep/26/2012-miss-universe-pageant-relocates-las-vegas-dom/ |url-status=dead |access-date=January 3, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121231223837/http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2012/sep/26/2012-miss-universe-pageant-relocates-las-vegas-dom/ |archive-date=December 31, 2012}}

The organization moved the pageant to Las Vegas, Nevada in December changing from the customary mid-year scheduling. On September 27, 2012, the organization confirmed that the 2012 pageant would be held at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 19, 2012.

Contestants from eighty-nine countries and territories were selected to compete in the competition. Seven of these were appointed to their positions after being a runner-up of their national pageant or were selected through a casting process, while nine were selected to replace the original winners.

Adwoa Yamoah, the first runner-up of Miss Universe Canada 2012, was appointed to represent Canada after Sahar Biniaz, Miss Universe Canada 2012, withdrew for personal reasons.{{Cite web |date=May 20, 2012 |title=Sahar Biniaz Crowned Miss Universe Canada 2012 |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/sahar-biniaz-crowned-miss-universe-canada-2012-343053 |access-date=June 13, 2022 |website=International Business Times |language=en |archive-date=May 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200504051640/https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/sahar-biniaz-crowned-miss-universe-canada-2012-343053 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Cahute |first=Larissa |date=December 7, 2012 |title=Vancouver woman out of Miss Universe |url=https://theprovince.com/life/Vancouver+woman+Miss+Universe/7665563/story.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512221546/http://www2.canada.com/theprovince/news/story.html?id=831a432e-deeb-42e2-99a1-84826352c81d |archive-date=May 12, 2014 |access-date=December 9, 2012 |website=The Province}} Ioánna Yiannakoú, the runner-up of Star Cyprus 2012, was appointed to represent Cyprus after Ntaniella Kefala, Star Cyprus 2012, withdrew for undisclosed reasons.{{Cite web |last=Φούντα |first=Γωγώ |date=July 9, 2012 |title=Star Kύπρος 2012: Backstage και πρόβες από την μεγάλη βραδιά |url=https://www.queen.gr/juicy/juicy-news/story/54959/star-kypros-2012-backstage-kai-proves-apo-tin-megali-vradia |access-date=June 14, 2022 |website=Queen.gr |language=el |archive-date=April 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403225926/https://www.queen.gr/juicy/juicy-news/story/54959/star-kypros-2012-backstage-kai-proves-apo-tin-megali-vradia |url-status=live }} Carola Durán, Miss Dominican Republic 2012, was to compete, but was dethroned after it was discovered that she was previously married and is divorced. She was replaced by, Dulcita Lieggi, the first runner-up.{{Cite web |last=Macatee |first=Rebecca |date=April 27, 2012 |title=Another Miss Universe Scandal: Miss Dominican Republic Carlina Duran Dethroned for Being a Missus! |url=https://www.eonline.com/news/311756/another-miss-universe-scandal-miss-dominican-republic-carlina-duran-dethroned-for-being-a-missus |access-date=June 13, 2022 |website=E! Online |archive-date=December 14, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181214125247/https://www.eonline.com/news/311756/another-miss-universe-scandal-miss-dominican-republic-carlina-duran-dethroned-for-being-a-missus |url-status=live }} Natalie Korneitsik, the first runner-up of Miss Estonia 2012, was appointed to represent Estonia after the winner Kätlin Valdmets, withdrew due to lack of sponsorship.{{Cite web |last=Sokol |first=Yulia |date=August 27, 2012 |title=Наталия Корнейчик: попрошу Эвелин Ильвес помочь с платьем на "Мисс Вселенную" |url=https://rus.err.ee/155861/natalija-kornejchik-poproshu-jevelin-ilves-pomoch-s-platem-na-miss-vselennuju |access-date=June 14, 2022 |website=Eesti Rahvusringhääling |language=ru |archive-date=April 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403225926/https://rus.err.ee/155861/natalija-kornejchik-poproshu-jevelin-ilves-pomoch-s-platem-na-miss-vselennuju |url-status=live }} Marie Payet, the first runner-up of Miss France 2012, was appointed to represent France due to a potential date conflict between Miss Universe 2012 and Miss France 2013, at which Delphine Wespiser, Miss France 2012, was contractually obligated to be present.{{Cite web |last=Guardiola |first=Ari |date=October 10, 2012 |title=Miss Univers : Delphine Wespiser laisse sa place à la sublime Miss Réunion |url=https://www.purepeople.com/article/miss-univers-delphine-wespiser-laisse-sa-place-a-la-sublime-miss-reunion_a108338/1 |access-date=June 14, 2022 |website=Purepeople |language=fr |archive-date=January 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128091448/https://www.purepeople.com/article/miss-univers-delphine-wespiser-laisse-sa-place-a-la-sublime-miss-reunion_a108338/1 |url-status=live }}

Channa Divouvi, the first runner-up of Miss Gabon 2012, was appointed to represent Gabon due to a potential date conflict between Miss Universe 2012 and Miss Gabon 2013, at which winner Marie-Noëlle Ada, was contractually obligated to be present.{{Cite web |last=Batassi |first=Pierre Eric |date=December 31, 2011 |title=Marie Noëlle Ada, nouvelle reine de la beauté gabonaise |url=https://www.afrik.com/marie-noelle-ada-nouvelle-reine-de-la-beaute-gabonaise |access-date=June 14, 2022 |website=Afrik |language=fr-FR |archive-date=April 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403225928/https://www.afrik.com/marie-noelle-ada-nouvelle-reine-de-la-beaute-gabonaise |url-status=live }} Shilpa Singh, the first runner-up of I Am She 2012, was appointed to represent India after Urvashi Rautela, Miss Universe India 2012, withdrew due as she was underage and also the reigning Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International at that time.{{Cite web |date=April 24, 2020 |title=Friday Trivia: Did you Know Urvashi Rautela was dethroned as Miss Universe? [Throwback] |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/friday-trivia-did-you-know-urvashi-rautela-was-dethroned-miss-universe-throwback-818276 |access-date=June 14, 2022 |website=International Business Times |language=en |archive-date=August 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812125014/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/friday-trivia-did-you-know-urvashi-rautela-was-dethroned-miss-universe-throwback-818276 |url-status=live }} Avianca Böhm, Miss Universe New Zealand 2012, was replaced by her first runner-up, Talia Bennett, due to citizenship issues. Isabella Ayuk, Most Beautigul Girl in Nigeria 2012, switched pageants with Damiete Charles Granville, Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria Universe 2012, due to being overage at Miss World.

Andrea Huisgen, Miss Spain 2011, was unable to participate as the Miss Spain organization was bankrupt, and the license was awarded to a new organization called Miss Universe Spain. Although the rights had changed, Huisgen was allowed to compete having changed contracts.

This contest saw the debuts of Gabon and Lithuania, and the returns of Bulgaria, Ethiopia, Namibia, and Norway.{{Cite web |last=Gavilan |first=Jodesz |date=January 19, 2017 |title=FAST FACTS: Things to know about the Miss Universe pageant |url=https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/116694-fast-facts-miss-universe-pageant/ |access-date=June 14, 2022 |website=Rappler |language=en-US |archive-date=June 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614084024/https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/116694-fast-facts-miss-universe-pageant/ |url-status=live }} Bulgaria, Ethiopia, and Namibia last competed in Miss Universe 2009, while Norway last competed in Miss Universe 2010. Egypt, Kazakhstan, Portugal, Slovenia, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the United States Virgin Islands withdrew. Aĭnur Tolyeuova of Kazakhstan withdrew as she was underage. Egypt, Portugal, Slovenia, Turks and Caicos, and the U.S. Virgin Islands withdrew after their respective organizations failed to hold a national competition or appoint a delegate.{{cite web |last=Boh |first=Tina |date=July 30, 2013 |title=Po enoletnem premoru bomo spet dobili mis Universe |url=http://www.siol.net/trendi/lepota_in_zdravje/lepota/2013/07/po_enoletnem_premoru_bomo_spet_dobili_mis_universe.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130807065506/http://www.siol.net/trendi/lepota_in_zdravje/lepota/2013/07/po_enoletnem_premoru_bomo_spet_dobili_mis_universe.aspx |archive-date=August 7, 2013 |access-date=June 14, 2022 |website=Siol}}

Beginning with Miss Universe 2013, the Miss Universe Organization allowed transgender women to compete, following the consultation with the GLAAD Organization. The changes in the rules came after Jenna Talackova, a transgender woman competing at Miss Universe Canada 2012, was reinstated, having been removed from the pageant.{{Cite news |date=April 10, 2012 |title=Miss Universe changes rules to include transgender women |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/entertainment-us-missuniverse-transgende-idUSBRE8390N320120410 |access-date=June 14, 2022 |archive-date=June 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614141149/https://www.reuters.com/article/entertainment-us-missuniverse-transgende-idUSBRE8390N320120410 |url-status=live }} Her removal was because she "did not meet the requirements to compete".{{Cite web |last=Dyball |first=Rennie |date=March 26, 2012 |title=Jenna Talackova Removed from Miss Universe Canada for Being Transgender |url=https://people.com/celebrity/jenna-talackova-removed-from-miss-universe-canada-for-being-transgender/ |access-date=June 14, 2022 |website=People.com |language=en |archive-date=June 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614141309/https://people.com/celebrity/jenna-talackova-removed-from-miss-universe-canada-for-being-transgender/ |url-status=live }} A month after her removal, the organization allowed Talackova to compete provided that "she meets the legal gender recognition requirements of Canada, and the standards established by other international competitions."{{Cite web |last=Landis |first=Marina |date=April 3, 2012 |title=Miss Universe allows transgender contestant back into competition |url=https://www.cnn.com/2012/04/03/world/americas/canada-miss-universe-transgender-con/index.html |access-date=June 14, 2022 |website=CNN |archive-date=June 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614141149/https://www.cnn.com/2012/04/03/world/americas/canada-miss-universe-transgender-con/index.html |url-status=live }} Talackova reached the top 12, and was one of the four contestants to win the Miss Congeniality award.{{Cite web |last=Macatee |first=Rebecca |date=May 22, 2012 |title=Transgender Miss Universe Canada Contestant Jenna Talackova Places in Top 12, Wins Miss Congeniality Award |url=https://www.eonline.com/news/317810/transgender-miss-universe-canada-contestant-jenna-talackova-places-in-top-12-wins-miss-congeniality-award |access-date=June 14, 2022 |website=E! Online |archive-date=June 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614141309/https://www.eonline.com/news/317810/transgender-miss-universe-canada-contestant-jenna-talackova-places-in-top-12-wins-miss-congeniality-award |url-status=live }}

Six years after the pageant rules were changed, Ángela Ponce of Spain made history at Miss Universe 2018 as the first transgender contestant to compete at Miss Universe.{{Cite magazine |last=Lang |first=Cady |date=December 17, 2018 |title=Miss Spain is Miss Universe's First Transgender Competitor |url=https://time.com/5481417/miss-spain/ |access-date=June 14, 2022 |magazine=Time |language=en |archive-date=December 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181217191738/http://time.com/5481417/miss-spain/ |url-status=live }}

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As with Miss Universe 2011, fifteen semifinalists were chosen through the preliminary competition, that was composed of the swimsuit and evening gown competitions, and closed-door interviews. Internet voting was still being implemented, with fans being able to vote for another delegate to advance into the semifinals, making the number of semifinalists sixteen. The winner of the fan vote was not revealed during the final telecast.{{Cite web |date=November 16, 2012 |title=Miss Universe 2012 online voting begins |url=https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/16242-miss-universe-online-voting-starts-today/ |access-date=June 14, 2022 |website=Rappler |language=en-US |archive-date=June 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614144319/https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/16242-miss-universe-online-voting-starts-today/ |url-status=live }} The sixteen semifinalists competed in the swimsuit competition, narrowing them down to ten. The ten then competed in the evening gown competition, and were narrowed down to five. The five finalists competed in the question and answer round and the final look.

• Carlos Anaya – Host for My Lifestyle Extra{{Cite web |last=Gámez |first=Sabino |date=December 14, 2012 |title=Las bellas del Miss Universo 2012 |url=https://www.laprensa.hn/sociales/las-bellas-del-miss-universo-2012-EYLP375717 |access-date=June 14, 2022 |website=La Prensa |language=es-HN |archive-date=April 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403225926/https://www.laprensa.hn/sociales/las-bellas-del-miss-universo-2012-EYLP375717 |url-status=live }}
• Beverly Frank – Executive Vice-president for Business Affairs for 19 Entertainment
• Duane Gazi – International scout with the Trump Model Management
• Michael Greenwald – Vice-President of Talent at Don Buchwald & Associates
• Jimmy Nguyen – Prominent entertainment and new media lawyer
• Corinne Nicolas – President of the Trump Model Management
• Amy Sadowsky – Senior Vice-President of Public Relations for Planet Holywood International
• Crystle Stewart – Miss USA 2008 from Texas

• Nigel Barker – Fashion photographer and the host of The Face{{Cite web |last=Mann |first=Camille |date=December 14, 2012 |title=Cee Lo Green among judges for Miss Universe 2012 |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cee-lo-green-among-judges-for-miss-universe-2012/ |access-date=June 14, 2022 |website=CBS News |language=en-US |archive-date=June 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614115208/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cee-lo-green-among-judges-for-miss-universe-2012/ |url-status=live }}
• Diego Boneta – Singer, actor and songwriter from Mexico
• Scott Disick – Businessman, entrepreneur and reality star of Keeping Up With the Kardashians
• Brad Goreski – Fashion stylist and reality star of It's a Brad, Brad World
• Masaharu Morimoto – Chef and star of Iron Chef and Iron Chef America from Japan
• Ximena Navarrete – Miss Universe 2010 from Mexico
• Pablo Sandoval – Professional baseball player from Venezuela
• Lisa Vanderpump – Reality star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
• Kerri Walsh Jennings – Professional beach volleyball player and triple gold medalist in Summer Olympics

Eighty-nine contestants competed for the title.{{Cite web |date=December 12, 2012 |title=Miss Universe 2012 contestants in portraits, glamour shots |url=https://www.seattlepi.com/entertainment/slideshow/Miss-Universe-2012-contestants-in-portraits-53815.php |access-date=June 14, 2022 |website=Seattle Post-Intelligencer |language=en-US |archive-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020125400/https://www.seattlepi.com/entertainment/slideshow/Miss-Universe-2012-contestants-in-portraits-53815.php |url-status=live }}

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