'Paparating na sa Swimwear Competition station': Miss Universe reveals 2023 pageant format

MANILA, Philippines — After revealing the flow of the elimination rounds, the Miss Universe 2023 competition and selection process has officially started with the closed-door interviews yesterday.

Tomorrow in El Salvador (November 16 in Manila), the Swimsuit and Evening Gown preliminary competitions will take place. A selection committee of esteemed men and women will rate each delegate's individual performance, and determine whether she makes or breaks her chances at placing in the Top 20.

And, finally, on November 18 (November 19 in Manila), the coronation rites will unfold. The 72nd pageant edition will begin with the announcement of the Top 20 placements, including the winner of the Fan Vote who'll automatically have a semifinal spot.

The semifinalists will then compete anew in the Swimsuit round. Thereafter, the Top 10 delegates will be revealed. The Evening Gown competition commences shortly after.

The Top 5 finalists will then be called out. These five lucky candidates will then undergo the interview round with members of the selection committee. After this, the creme-de-la-creme will be named the Top 3 queens of the year.

Each one of the three lucky ladies will then answer a common question and will be given a specific time to deliver her response. And after the Final Look, a new winner will emerge.

The 72nd Miss Universe edition will unfold on November 18 from the Jose Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador. Outgoing titleholder R'bonney Gabriel of the United States will crown her successor. Stay tuned!