Miss Universe 2017
{{Short description|66th edition of the international beauty pageant}}
{{for|the 65th edition of the pageant held in January 2017|Miss Universe 2016}}
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{{Infobox beauty pageant
| image = Demi Leigh-Nel Peters in 2018 (2) (cropped).jpg
| name = Miss Universe 2017
| caption = Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters
| venue = The AXIS, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
| date = 26 November 2017
| presenters = {{Hlist|Steve Harvey|Ashley Graham|Carson Kressley|Lu Sierra}}
| entertainment = {{Hlist|Fergie|Rachel Platten}}
| broadcaster = {{Hlist|Fox|Azteca}}
| entrants = 92
| placements = 16
| debuts = {{Hlist|Cambodia|Laos|Nepal}}
| withdrawals = {{Hlist|Belize|Denmark|Hungary|Kenya|Kosovo|Sierra Leone|Switzerland}}
| returns ={{Hlist|Egypt|El Salvador|Ethiopia|Ghana|Iraq|Ireland|Lebanon|Saint Lucia|Trinidad and Tobago|Zambia}}
| before = 2016
| next = 2018
| best national costume = Momoko Abe, Japan
| photogenic =
| congeniality = {{ubl|Farah Sedky, Egypt|Laura de Sanctis, Panama}}
| winner = Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters
|represented=South Africa
}}
Miss Universe 2017 was the 66th Miss Universe pageant, held at The AXIS in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on 26 November 2017.{{Cite web |date=September 29, 2017 |title=CONFIRMED: Miss Universe 2017 to be held in Las Vegas, USA |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/179180-miss-universe-2017-location-las-vegas-usa/ |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=Rappler |language=en-US |archive-date=May 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220509054037/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/179180-miss-universe-2017-location-las-vegas-usa/ |url-status=live }}
At the end of the event, Iris Mittenaere of France crowned Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters of South Africa as Miss Universe 2017. It was South Africa's first victory in almost four decades, and the second victory of the country in the pageant's history.{{cite news|title=Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters is crowned Miss Universe 2017|newspaper=USA Today|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2017/11/26/miss-south-africa-demi-leigh-nel-peters-crowned-miss-universe-2017/894556001/|access-date=November 27, 2017|archive-date=December 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201050459/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2017/11/26/miss-south-africa-demi-leigh-nel-peters-crowned-miss-universe-2017/894556001/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=We have a new Miss Universe — watch her crowning moment here|newspaper=Insider Inc.|url=https://www.insider.com/miss-universe-2017-winner-south-africas-demi-leigh-nel-peters-2017-11|access-date=November 27, 2017}}
Contestants from ninety-two countries and territories competed in this year's pageant, surpassing the previous record of eighty-nine contestants in 2011 and 2012.{{Cite web |last=Rees |first=Alex |date=November 27, 2017 |title=Miss South Africa Wins Miss Universe 2017 |url=https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/a13930389/miss-south-africa-demi-leigh-nel-peters-miss-universe-2017/ |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=Cosmopolitan |language=en-US |archive-date=May 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220509060028/https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/a13930389/miss-south-africa-demi-leigh-nel-peters-miss-universe-2017/ |url-status=live }} The pageant was hosted by Steve Harvey in his third consecutive year, and supermodel Ashley Graham. Television personality Carson Kressley and runway coach Lu Sierra provided commentary and analysis throughout the event.{{cite news|title=Miss Universe 2017 Live Stream Online Video: Judges, Presenters, Musical Guests & More|newspaper=Latin Times by IBT Media|url=https://www.latintimes.com/miss-universe-2017-live-stream-online-video-judges-presenters-musical-guests-more-428140|access-date=November 28, 2017|archive-date=February 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230205014916/https://www.latintimes.com/miss-universe-2017-live-stream-online-video-judges-presenters-musical-guests-more-428140|url-status=live}} American singer-songwriters Fergie and Rachel Platten performed in this year's pageant.{{cite magazine |date=15 November 2017 |title=Fergie, Rachel Platten to perform at Miss Universe |url=https://ew.com/music/2017/11/15/fergie-rachel-platten-miss-universe/ |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=28 May 2020 |archive-date=29 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929050933/https://ew.com/music/2017/11/15/fergie-rachel-platten-miss-universe/ |url-status=dead }}
The competition also featured the return of the Phoenix Mikimoto crown, which was last used in 2007, after WME/IMG reportedly sued the Diamond International Company due to a breach of contract in August 2017. After failing to make payments, IMG canceled the contract with DIC.{{Cite news |last=Stempel |first=Jonathan |date=May 17, 2017 |title=Miss Universe producer sues Czech maker of winners' crowns |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-missuniverse-lawsuit-idUSKCN18C2JY |access-date=May 21, 2022 |archive-date=May 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220521012528/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-missuniverse-lawsuit-idUSKCN18C2JY |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Villano |first=Alexa |date=November 27, 2017 |title=Miss Universe 2017: Mikimoto crown makes a comeback |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/189668-mikimoto-crown-return-miss-universe-2017/ |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=Rappler |language=en-US |archive-date=May 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220509054035/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/189668-mikimoto-crown-return-miss-universe-2017/ |url-status=live }}
Background
File:Las Vegas, Planet Hollywood.jpg the venue for Miss Universe 2017.]]
= Location and date =
Miss Universe Australia organization's Troy Barbagallo, Australian businessman, informed the Herald Sun that he submitted an offer to IMG for Australia to host the 2017 edition, with Sydney or Melbourne as viable host cities.{{cite web |title=Australia Bidding to Host Both 66th & 67th Miss Universe for 2017 & 2018! |url=http://adobotoday.com/2017/02/06/66th-67th-miss-universe-host-country-2017-2018/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170207005032/http://adobotoday.com/2017/02/06/66th-67th-miss-universe-host-country-2017-2018/ |archive-date=February 7, 2017 |access-date=February 6, 2017 |publisher=Adobo Today}}{{cite news |title=Miss Universe: Melbourne makes 2017 final bid |newspaper=Herald Sun |url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/confidential/miss-universe-melbourne-makes-2017-final-bid/news-story/aeb6490ddebf746f61c4bbc73c7ed8ac |access-date=August 30, 2016 |archive-date=April 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200413140413/https://www.heraldsun.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=HSWEB_WRE170_a&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.heraldsun.com.au%2Fentertainment%2Fconfidential%2Fmiss-universe-melbourne-makes-2017-final-bid%2Fnews-story%2Faeb6490ddebf746f61c4bbc73c7ed8ac&memtype=anonymous&mode=premium&nk=986cc7f451d45e69dde228ac7ecfcec2-1586786652 |url-status=live }}
The Department of Tourism of the Philippines announced on 25 May 2017, that the Miss Universe Organization had proposed to hold the contest again in the Philippines. The Miss Universe 2016 pageant took place in the nation. The Miss Universe Organization was pleased with the previous pageant's hosting in the Philippines, stating it dominated the pre-events of Super Bowl LI.{{cite news |date=25 May 2017 |title=PH being eyed to host Miss Universe 2017: DOT |work=ABS-CBN News |url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/05/25/17/ph-being-eyed-to-host-miss-universe-2017-dot |access-date=25 May 2017 |archive-date=25 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170525163842/http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/05/25/17/ph-being-eyed-to-host-miss-universe-2017-dot |url-status=live }} On 22 June 2017, the Department of Tourism decided that they will not host the pageant this year and instead consider hosting the following edition.{{cite web |date=22 June 2017 |title=No Miss Universe in PH this year, Tourism chief says |url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/06/22/17/no-miss-universe-in-ph-this-year-tourism-chief-says |work=ABS-CBN News |access-date=22 June 2017 |archive-date=3 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180703021822/http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/06/22/17/no-miss-universe-in-ph-this-year-tourism-chief-says |url-status=live }}
On 28 September 2017, the Miss Universe Organization confirmed the date and location of the contest through Instagram. The pageant will take place in The AXIS theatre of Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada on 26 November 2017.{{Cite web|date=29 September 2017|title=Miss Universe 2017 date and venue announced|url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/miss-universe-2017-date-and-venue-announced/articleshow/60878902.cms|access-date=15 April 2025|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=19 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019120221/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/miss-universe-2017-date-and-venue-announced/articleshow/60878902.cms|url-status=dead}} The last time that The AXIS theatre was used by the pageant was in 2015.{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BZl5ahSletu/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BZl5ahSletu |archive-date=2021-12-26 |url-access=registration|title=We're thrilled to announce that #MissUniverse will be airing LIVE from @PHVegas on November 26, on @FOXTV|date=28 September 2017|publisher=Miss Universe - Instagram}}{{cbignore}}
= Selection of participants =
Contestants from ninety-two countries and territories were selected to compete in the pageant. Fourteen of these delegates were appointees to their titles after being a runner-up of their national pageant or an audition process or other internal selection, while three were selected to replace the original dethroned winner.{{Cite web |last=VnExpress |date=September 29, 2017 |title=Cô gái 1,8 m đại diện Mauritius ở Hoa hậu Hoàn vũ 2017 |url=https://vnexpress.net/co-gai-1-8-m-dai-dien-mauritius-o-hoa-hau-hoan-vu-2017-3647931.html |access-date=May 8, 2022 |website=VnExpress |language=vi |archive-date=May 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508163931/https://vnexpress.net/co-gai-1-8-m-dai-dien-mauritius-o-hoa-hau-hoan-vu-2017-3647931.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last= |date=October 18, 2017 |title=Nguyễn Thị Loan được cử thi Miss Universe 2017 |url=https://vnexpress.net/nguyen-thi-loan-duoc-cu-thi-miss-universe-2017-3657549.html |access-date=May 8, 2022 |website=VnExpress |language=vi |archive-date=May 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518011113/https://vnexpress.net/nguyen-thi-loan-duoc-cu-thi-miss-universe-2017-3657549.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=October 8, 2017 |title=Stefania Incandela crowned Miss Universe Argentina 2017 |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/Stefania-Incandela-crowned-Miss-Universe-Argentina-2017/eventshow/60991562.cms |access-date=May 8, 2022 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=May 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508062637/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/Stefania-Incandela-crowned-Miss-Universe-Argentina-2017/eventshow/60991562.cms |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=September 14, 2017 |title=Priscila Howard crowned Miss Peru Universe 2017 |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/Priscila-Howard-crowned-Miss-Peru-Universe-2017/eventshow/60508492.cms |access-date=May 8, 2022 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=May 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508163935/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/Priscila-Howard-crowned-Miss-Peru-Universe-2017/eventshow/60508492.cms |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last=Morales |first=Laura |date=June 12, 2017 |title=Miss Costa Rica 2017 Elena Correa: "Hace un año soñábamos con esto" |url=http://www.laprensalibre.cr/Noticias/detalle/114149/miss-costa-rica-2017-elena-correa:-hace-un-ano-sonabamos-con-esto |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831132235/https://www.laprensalibre.cr/Noticias/detalle/114149/miss-costa-rica-2017-elena-correa:-hace-un-ano-sonabamos-con-esto |archive-date=August 31, 2017 |access-date=June 24, 2017 |website=La Prensa Libre}}{{Cite web |last=Osorio |first=Nico |date=June 9, 2017 |title=Nashaira Balentien lo representá Kòrsou na Miss Universo 2017 |url=https://extra.cw/nashaira-balentien-lo-representa-korsou-na-miss-universo-2017/ |access-date=May 8, 2022 |website=Extra |language=pap |archive-date=February 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230204134634/https://extra.cw/nashaira-balentien-lo-representa-korsou-na-miss-universo-2017/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=October 28, 2017 |title=Jana Sader crowned Miss Universe Lebanon 2017 |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/jana-sader-crowned-miss-universe-lebanon-2017/articleshow/61300706.cms |access-date=May 8, 2022 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=May 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508091903/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/jana-sader-crowned-miss-universe-lebanon-2017/articleshow/61300706.cms |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=October 22, 2017 |title=The phone call that changed her life |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/171022/plus/the-phone-call-that-changed-her-life-264764.html |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=The Sunday Times |archive-date=October 25, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171025131748/http://www.sundaytimes.lk/171022/plus/the-phone-call-that-changed-her-life-264764.html |url-status=live }}
Liesbeth Claus, the third runner-up of Miss Belgium 2017, was appointed to represent Belgium after Romanie Schotte, Miss Belgium 2017, chose to compete at Miss World 2017 due to conflicting schedules of the two pageants.{{Cite web |date=October 18, 2017 |title=Wordt de Oost-Vlaamse Liesbeth Claus volgende maand Miss Universe? |url=https://www.hln.be/showbizz/wordt-de-oost-vlaamse-liesbeth-claus-volgende-maand-miss-universe~a74fd556/ |access-date=May 8, 2022 |website=Het Laatste Nieuws |archive-date=May 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508081040/https://www.hln.be/showbizz/wordt-de-oost-vlaamse-liesbeth-claus-volgende-maand-miss-universe~a74fd556/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 January 2017|title=Romanie Schotte is crowned Miss Belgium 2017|url=https://www.brusselstimes.com/40824/romanie-schotte-is-crowned-miss-belgium-2017|access-date=15 April 2025|website=The Brussels Times|language=en}} Kseniya Alexandrova, the first runner-up of Miss Russia 2017, was also appointed to represent Russia after Polina Popova, Miss Russia 2017, chose to compete at Miss World 2017.{{Cite web |date=April 16, 2017 |title=Polina Popova crowned Miss Russia-2017 |url=https://tass.com/society/941614 |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=TASS |archive-date=May 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220509050516/https://tass.com/society/941614?utm_source=google.com&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=google.com&utm_referrer=google.com |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=October 12, 2017 |title=Miss Russia not afraid of rivalry at Miss World pageant |url=https://tass.com/society/970318 |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=TASS |archive-date=May 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220509050517/https://tass.com/society/970318 |url-status=live }} Katarzyna Włodarek, the second runner-up of Miss Polonia 2016, was appointed to represent Poland after the Miss Polonia pageant was postponed to late November following the Miss Universe pageant.{{Cite web |last=Majek |first=Milena |date=September 26, 2017 |title=Miss Universe 2017. Wiemy, kto będzie reprezentował Polskę w konkursie. Ma szansę na zwycięstwo? |url=https://plejada.pl/zdjecia-gwiazd/miss-universe-2017-kim-jest-katarzyna-wlodarek-zdjecia/5lq2nxk |access-date=May 8, 2022 |website=Plejada |language=pl}}
Mira Simeonova, Miss Universe Bulgaria 2017, originally was supposed to represent Bulgaria at Miss Universe. However, Simeonova did not meet the minimum age requirements of the pageant. Due to this, Nikoleta Todorova, a finalist at Miss Universe Bulgaria 2017, replaced Simeonova as Miss Universe Bulgaria 2017.{{Cite web |date=October 4, 2017 |title=Nikoleta Todorova replaces Mira Simeonova as Miss Universe Bulgaria 2017 |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/nikoleta-todorova-replaces-mira-simeonova-as-miss-universe-bulgaria-2017/articleshow/60940236.cms |access-date=May 8, 2022 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=May 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508081041/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/nikoleta-todorova-replaces-mira-simeonova-as-miss-universe-bulgaria-2017/articleshow/60940236.cms |url-status=live }} Vian Sulaimani was supposed to represent Iraq at Miss Universe. However, Sulaimani was dethroned after it was discovered that she was married. Following Sulaimani's dethronement, the Miss Iraq Organization held a casting call to select the new representative of Iraq to Miss Universe. Sarah Idan emerged as the new Miss Iraq 2017.{{Cite web |last=Al-Salhy |first=Suadad |date=November 8, 2017 |title=Sarah, 27, aims to be Iraq's jewel with a crown |url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/1189946/offbeat |access-date=May 8, 2022 |website=Arab News |language=en |archive-date=May 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524221012/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1189946/offbeat |url-status=live }} Pınar Tartan, Miss Turkey Supranational 2017, replaced Aslı Sümen as Miss Universe 2017 after Sümen replaced Itır Esen as Miss Turkey World 2017 hours after her crowning because of a tweet about the 2016 Turkish coup d'état attempt.{{Cite web |date=22 September 2017 |title=Miss Turkey Dethroned Over 'Unacceptable' Tweet About Attempted Coup |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-22/miss-turkey-dethroned-over-unacceptable-tweet-on-coup |publisher=Bloomberg |access-date=2017-09-25 |archive-date=2018-07-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180725183929/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-22/miss-turkey-dethroned-over-unacceptable-tweet-on-coup |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |date=22 September 2017 |title=Miss Turkey stripped of her crown over coup tweet |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41368295 |access-date=3 June 2022 |archive-date=3 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603033307/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41368295 |url-status=live }}
The 2017 edition saw the debuts of Cambodia, Laos, and Nepal{{Cite web |date=November 2, 2017 |title=Farah Sedky crowned Miss Universe Egypt 2017 |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/Farah-Sedky-crowned-Miss-Universe-Egypt-2017/eventshow/61439889.cms |access-date=May 8, 2022 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=May 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508081040/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/Farah-Sedky-crowned-Miss-Universe-Egypt-2017/eventshow/61439889.cms |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=August 29, 2017 |title=Souphaphone Somvichith crowned Miss Universe Laos 2017 |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/Souphaphone-Somvichith-crowned-Miss-Universe-Laos-2017/eventshow/60273765.cms |access-date=May 8, 2022 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=May 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508163937/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/Souphaphone-Somvichith-crowned-Miss-Universe-Laos-2017/eventshow/60273765.cms |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=September 24, 2017 |title=Nagma Shrestha to represent Nepal at Miss Universe 2017 |url=https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/09/24/nagma-shrestha-to-represent-nepal-at-miss-universe-2017 |access-date=May 8, 2022 |website=Kathmandu Post |language=en |archive-date=May 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508163931/https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/09/24/nagma-shrestha-to-represent-nepal-at-miss-universe-2017 |url-status=live }} and the returns of Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Ireland, Lebanon, Saint Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zambia. Iraq last competed in 1972, which makes the country's first time to compete after four decades of withdrawing from Miss Universe. Zambia last competed in 2010, Egypt, Ethiopia, Saint Lucia, and Trinidad and Tobago last competed in 2014, while the others last competed in 2015. Belize, Denmark, Hungary, Kenya, Kosovo, Sierra Leone, and Switzerland withdrew. Sierra Leone withdrew from the competition after Adama Kargbo was unable to secure a visa in time for the competition in the United States. Belize, Denmark, Hungary, Kenya, Kosovo, and Switzerland withdrew after their respective organizations failed to hold a national competition or appoint a delegate.{{cite web |last=Laggah |first=Julia |date=16 November 2017 |title=Sierra Leone's candidate to Miss Universe 2017 Adama L. Kargbo might miss the contest |url=http://www.switsalone.com/25796_sierra-leones-candidate-to-miss-universe-2017-adama-l-kargbo-might-miss-the-contest/ |publisher=SwitSalone |access-date=20 November 2017 |archive-date=24 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171124012833/http://www.switsalone.com/25796_sierra-leones-candidate-to-miss-universe-2017-adama-l-kargbo-might-miss-the-contest/ |url-status=live }}
Results
= Placements =
=Special awards=
Pageant
=Format=
The number of semifinalists was increased from thirteen in 2016 to sixteen. For the first time in this edition, contestants were divided into three geographical regions: The Americas, Europe, and Africa & Asia-Pacific. The judges chose the top four contestants from each of the three regions, as well as four other contestants from any region to complete the sixteen semifinalists. The sixteen semifinalists participated in the swimsuit competition, with ten advancing in the competition for the evening gown competition. Five finalists advanced to compete in the question and answer portion, while three finalists advanced to compete in the final question and the final walk.{{cite news|last1=Adel|first1=Rosette|title=Continent-based format of Miss Universe earns mixed reactions|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2017/11/27/1762976/continent-based-format-miss-universe-earns-mixed-reactions|access-date=20 January 2018|work=The Philippine Star|date=27 November 2017|archive-date=21 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180121071246/http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2017/11/27/1762976/continent-based-format-miss-universe-earns-mixed-reactions|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Tayag |first=Voltaire |date=November 28, 2017 |title=The highs and lows at Miss Universe 2017 |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/189690-miss-universe-2017-post-pageant-review/ |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=Rappler |language=en-US |archive-date=May 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220509054031/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/189690-miss-universe-2017-post-pageant-review/ |url-status=live }}
=Selection committee=
==Preliminary competition==
- Cecilio Asuncion – Slay Models director and founder{{cite news |date=15 November 2017 |title=Fil-Am modeling director to judge Miss Universe 2017 preliminary competition |work=Rappler |url=https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/specials/miss-universe/188555-filipino-american-modeling-director-cece-asuncion-judge-miss-universe-2017-prelminary-competition |access-date=15 November 2017 |archive-date=2 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702185252/https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/specials/miss-universe/188555-filipino-american-modeling-director-cece-asuncion-judge-miss-universe-2017-prelminary-competition |url-status=live }}
- Morgan Deane – Tao Asian Bistro marketing director
- Wendy Fitzwilliam – Miss Universe 1998 from Trinidad and Tobago
- Isabelle Lindblom – IMG Models scout
- Megan Olivi – Fox Sports 1 host and reporter
- Bill Pereira – CEO, president, and co-chairman of IDT Telecom
==Final telecast==
- Wendy Fitzwilliam – Miss Universe 1998 from Trinidad and Tobago{{cite web |date=15 November 2017 |title=This year's official #MissUniverse telecast judges! Who will be crowned the next Miss Universe? |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BbiUf5elTc7/ |url-access=registration |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BbiUf5elTc7 |archive-date=2021-12-26 |publisher=MUO}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web |title=GET THE LOOK: Miss Universe 2017's Braided Updo - Hairstyling & Updos - Modern Salon |url=https://www.modernsalon.com/article/82588/get-the-look-miss-universe-2017-s-braided-updo |website=www.modernsalon.com |access-date=2018-05-26 |archive-date=2018-07-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180709011338/https://www.modernsalon.com/article/82588/get-the-look-miss-universe-2017-s-braided-updo |url-status=live }}
- Jay Manuel – television host, creative director, and makeup artist
- Farouk Shami - businessman, owner of Farouk Systems
- Ross Mathews – television personality
- Megan Olivi – Fox Sports 1 host and reporter
- Lele Pons – Vine and YouTube personality
- Pia Wurtzbach – Miss Universe 2015 from the Philippines
Contestants
Ninety-two contestants competed for the title.{{Cite web |last=Weigle |first=Lauren |date=November 26, 2017 |title=Miss Universe 2017 Contestants |url=https://heavy.com/entertainment/2017/11/miss-universe-2017-contestants-winners-pageant-competition-2018/ |access-date=May 9, 2022 |website=Heavy |language=en-US |archive-date=May 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220509050516/https://heavy.com/entertainment/2017/11/miss-universe-2017-contestants-winners-pageant-competition-2018/ |url-status=live }}
Notes
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References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.missuniverse.com}}
{{Miss Universe}}
{{Miss Universe 2017 delegates}}
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