The 71st Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans offered viewers several standout moments. R'Bonney Gabriel from USA walked away with the title, beating Dominican Republic's Andreína Martínez and Venezuela's Amanda Dudamel.
As the pageant concludes, we take a look at 10 highlights from it.
1) Miss Universe 2022 announced
Watch the moment USA's R'Bonney Gabriel was announced the winner of Miss Universe 2022.
The new Miss Universe is USA!!! #MISSUNIVERSE pic.twitter.com/7vryvLV92Y— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) January 15, 2023
2) The winner's answer
Texas native R'Bonney Gabriel elaborated on her work in eco-friendly fashion and women's empowerment, during the top 3 question round.
"I want to be a transformational leader," she said when asked how she would use her Miss Universe 2022 title. "I am cutting down on pollution through recycled materials when I make my clothing. I give sewing classes to women who have survived human trafficking and domestic violence."
USA's top 3 answer!
The 71st #MISSUNIVERSE Competition is airing LIVE on @TheRokuChannel! pic.twitter.com/i7Ol0mPGFc— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) January 15, 2023
Miss Universe 2022 Live Updates: R’Bonney Gabriel from USA crowned by Harnaaz Sandhu
Harnaaz Sandhu wears Sushmita Sen's Miss Universe winning moment on her gown. Watch
3) Harnaaz Sandhu's final walk as Miss Universe
India's Harnaaz Sandhu was overcome with emotion as she appeared on the Miss Universe 2022 stage to crown her successor. Sandhu was only the third Indian after Lara Dutta and Sushmita Sen to win the big title.
She honoured Sen at the pageant by wearing her winning moment on her gown.
Hold back tears as @HarnaazKaur takes the stage one last time as Miss Universe! #MISSUNIVERSE pic.twitter.com/L0PrH0rzYw— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) January 15, 2023
4) India contestant Divita Rai's costume
In the national costume round leading up to the final event, Divita Rai wore a striking gold costume in a nod to India's ancient status as "sone ki chidiya" or golden bird, because of its wealth and abundance.
Rai did not make it to the top 5 at Miss Universe 2022.
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5) Miss Ukraine's cape
Miss Ukraine Viktoriia Apanasenko urged the world to be brave like her country, that has been fighting its Russian aggressors for nearly a year.
(Image credit: AFP)
6) El Salvador contestant's Bitcoin costume
With a giant national coin strapped to her back and carrying an embellished rod with a bitcoin on top, El Salvador's representative honoured the evolution of her country's monetary system during the national costumes round.
El Salvador was the world's first country to adopt the cryptocurrency as a legal tender.
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