Miss Nepal breaks stereotype at Miss Universe 2023 prelims

MANILA, Philippines — Nepal's bet Jane Garrett drew cheers from the crowd at the Miss Universe 2023 preliminary competition earlier in El Salvador.

She was a crowd favorite in the competition, breaking stereotypes for being the first plus-size candidate in the most prestigious pageant. 

Jane is a nurse and business developer. She advocacates for body positivity and women's hormonal and mental health.

Since joining Miss Universe in 2017, Nepal's only placed finish was by Manita Devkota landing in the Top 10 the year Catriona Gray won.

Here are some social media reactions to Miss Nepal: 

The crowd during Miss Nepal’s intro ????????

She deserves the cheers! Such a confident woman#MissUniverse #MissUniverse2023 pic.twitter.com/WTrmIhrlqi

The #MissUniverse2023 crowd is cheering for Miss Universe Nepal ???????? pic.twitter.com/xaLJRVQoht

Miss Universe Nepal Jane Garrett Swimsuit Competition

Miss Universe 2023 Preliminary Competition????????#Missuniverse#MissUniverse2023#Mu2023#72ndMissUniverse#PreliminaryCompetition#SwimsuitCompetition pic.twitter.com/wkaOEygDDm

The loud applause for Ms. Nepal!! Yasss ???????? #MissUniverse2023 pic.twitter.com/wLPBkJmw9h

THE CHEERS FOR MISS NEPAL JANE GARRETT AS SHE EMERGES IN HER @rubinsinger SWIMSUIT ????????????

She truly wears her advocacy of body positivity on her sleeve ?????? pic.twitter.com/m59Zzz7ZI6

Please, GIVE HER A SPOT. Nepal deserves it! ????????#MissUniverse2023 #MissUniverse pic.twitter.com/p3eK29X3BG

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