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(CNN) — Dozens of winners from around the world will gather in New Orleans this Saturday night to compete in the 71st Miss Universe Pageant.
Here’s what you need to know about the most famous international beauty pageant and how to watch it:
84 women compete in New Orleans
A total of 84 contestants will gather at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans this Saturday, according to the Miss Universe website.
Unfortunately for fans hoping to catch a last-minute flight to Louisiana, tickets to the 11am dress rehearsal and 7pm competition are already sold out, according to TicketMaster.
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said in a statement on the Miss Universe website that she was “honoured” to host the campaign.
“The City of New Orleans and the Miss Universe Organization share common values associated with celebrating inclusion, culture and the empowerment of women,” Cantrell said in the statement.
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“Former Miss Universe delegates and winners have become surgeons, diplomats, politicians and business leaders, all dedicated to serving the social causes that matter to them. Hosting this event demonstrates the significant global impact that an international city like New Orleans has on what’s on offer in tourism and culture throughout the world,” he continued.
“We are honored to host the 71st Annual Miss Universe Pageant and show people around the world why New Orleans is the best in the world when it comes to hosting major events, festivals, conferences and conventions with a To organize culture that is second to none.”
The competition includes personal statements, in-depth interviews, signature costumes, and swimsuit and evening dress contests.
Miss Colombia, Maria Fernanda Aristizabal performs the 71st Miss Universe National Costume Competition at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo credit Josh Brasted/Getty Images)
The final winner will be selected by a selection committee composed of Miss Universe 2010 Ximena Navarrete, musician Big Freedia, model Mara Martin, Miss Universe 1998 Wendy Fitzwilliam, actress and model Emily Austin, skincare entrepreneur Olivia Quido, presenter and journalist Myrka Dellanos, author and Vice President of Marketing and Merchandising at Roku Sweta Patel, Miss USA 2015 Olivia Jordan and Marketing Executive Kathleen Ventrella.
The current Miss Universe, Harnaaz Sandhu, will be in charge of crowning her successor
The competition concludes with the reigning Miss Universe, Harnaaz Sandhu, crowning her successor. Sandhu was the first female representative from India to win the Miss Universe title in 21 years.
Sandhu clinched the title in southern Israel at the end of 2021. 80 women entered the competition, which was hosted by comedian Steve Harvey.
Sandhu is a strong advocate for menstrual justice, inspired by her mother’s career as a gynecologist, according to the Miss Universe website. She is also an actress and advocate for women’s rights and fights for climate change awareness.
This year’s competition is hosted by Jeannie Mai Jenkins and Olivia Culpo
TV presenter and stylist Jeannie Mai Jenkins will host this year’s Miss Universe pageant alongside Olivia Culpo, who won Miss Universe 2012.
“The only thing better than having the Miss Universe pageant tomorrow night is my lip syncing,” Jenkins wrote in an Instagram post on Friday, simulating singing a song.
Additionally, musicians Big Freedia, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Amanda Shaw, Tank and the Bangas and Yolanda Adams will be performing at the competition this year, according to an Instagram post from the official Miss Universe account.
Miss Spain, Alicia Faubel, takes the stage during the 71st Miss Universe National Costume Competition at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Josh Brasted/Getty Images)
Where can you see the competition
For the first year in the history of the pageant, Roku Channel will be the official channel of the Miss Universe pageant in the United States. In recent years, the competition has typically aired on Fox.
Fans hoping to catch the new Miss Universe coronation ceremony live can do so on Roku.com, Roku TVs, and the Roku app at 6:00 p.m. CST (7:00 p.m. ET).
As on other occasions, the Mexicans will be able to see the grand finale of Miss Universe 2022 from 7 p.m. (Central Mexico time) through the local media, although they can support their candidate through all the Telemundo platforms that will broadcast the contest in Spanish
In Spain, due to the time difference, the competition is open from Saturday to Sunday, January 15, from 02:00 in the morning.
In addition, the competition can be viewed live on the Miss Universe YouTube channel from anywhere in the world.