- Miss World 2023. Miss World 2023 live: What time and where to watch the beauty pageant on TV and online
Welcome to MARCA in English's live blog for the 71st Miss World Pageant, an event making a grand return to India after 28 years, promising an unforgettable evening filled with glamour, talent, and cultural showcase. As the world's eyes turn to the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, we're here to bring you minute-by-minute updates on today's spectacular event, set to begin at 7:30 pm local time (10:00 am ET/7:00 am PT).
India reclaims the spotlight as the host nation for the Miss World contest, a prestigious event last celebrated on Indian soil in 1996. The global pageant community has eagerly awaited this moment, and the choice of the state-of-the-art Jio World Convention Centre as the venue speaks volumes about the scale and grandeur anticipated.
The evening promises an extravaganza of performances, with musical sensations Shaan, Neha Kakkar, and Tony Kakkar set to take the stage, ensuring an electrifying atmosphere. Hosting duties fall to the charismatic duo of former Miss World Megan Young and Bollywood's own Karan Johar, guaranteeing an evening of smooth proceedings and engaging entertainment.
The judging panel boasts notable figures including India TV's Rajat Sharma, cricket legend Harbhajan Singh, and Bollywood stars Kriti Sanon and Pooja Hegde, amongst others, tasked with the challenging decision of crowning the next Miss World. Stay tuned as we bring you all the glitz, glamour, and groundbreaking moments from the 71st Miss World Pageant, live from Mumbai.
Miss World 2024 Finalists Pitch to Shark Tank India Judges
In an unprecedented twist at the Miss World 2024 pageant, the top four finalists from Trinidad and Tobago, Botswana, Czech Republic, and Lebanon took to the stage to present their pitches to the esteemed judges of Shark Tank India. Ritesh Agarwal (CEO of Oyo), Anupam Mittal (CEO of Shaadi.com), and Namita Thapar (CEO of Emcure Pharmaceuticals) evaluated the contestants, who articulated their visions and aspirations for the Miss World title, showcasing their unique ideas and seeking the judges' support in their quest for the crown.
Top 4 Finalists Announced at Miss World 2024 Finale
The intense competition at the Miss World 2024 has narrowed down to the Top 4 finalists. Making it to this prestigious shortlist are Krystyna Pyszkova of Czech Republic and Yasmin Azaytoun of Lebanon, showcasing their exceptional qualities and commitment to the Miss World ethos.
Nita Ambani Honored with Humanitarian Award at Miss World 2024 Finale
Nita Ambani was distinguished with the Beauty With A Purpose Humanitarian Award at the 71st Miss World 2024 pageant for her extensive philanthropic work through the Reliance Foundation. The award highlights her relentless efforts in improving lives and fostering sustainable development across various communities.
Top 8 are announced
We now have our Top 8, with England and India still going!
Brazil
Trinidad and Tobago
Botswana
Uganda
Czech Republic
England
India
Lebanon
Top 12 are announced
We are down to the final 12 in Miss World 2023!
Brazil
Dominican Republic
Trinidad and Tobago
Botswana
Mauritius
Uganda
Czech Republic
England
Spain
An award for Martinique
The Top Model Trophy has been awarded to Martinique's Axelle Rene.
Vietnam wins the Multimedia Award
Vietnam's Hunh Nguyn Mai Phng has been given the Multimedia Award.
The Top 40 have been announced
The likes of Italy, Ukraine and England are among the final 40 remaining.
Brazil win the Beauty with a Purpose award
The Brazilian Leticia Frota has been handed an award.
Performances to entertain the crowd
There has been an enjoyable performance to get things underway in Mumbai. Indian singer and songwriter Shaan performed his song 'Tu Aaj Ki Naari Hai' which he had also composed.
Former Miss World shares her thoughts
Former Miss World and actress Manushi Chhillar expresses great enthusiasm about the event: "I'm simply excited, and it's wonderful that so many girls will come to India and talk about it and experience our hospitality, just as India will also get to experience what I did six years ago when I attended a competition like this. They will be posting about their experiences on their social media handles. They have a great fan following so those people will also come to know about it. Their families and team will also be coming. So, there will be exposure at the same time for many countries."
Miss World 2024 prize money: How much does the winner and runner-up get?
The winner of Miss World becomes an ambassador for various charitable causes supported by the organization, such as humanitarian efforts, healthcare initiatives, and environmental conservation projects. Throughout her reign, she travels extensively, promoting peace and goodwill among nations while raising awareness and funds for charitable endeavors.
In addition to their new platform, they will also earn one million dollars to help begin to kick off their humanitarian career and to transform their lives in the process as they begin to become one of the most influential voices in the world.
Who is Victoria Disorbo, the USA's Miss World 2024 beauty pageant contender?
Victoria Disorbo is a prominent figure in the pageant world, notably holding the title of Miss World America.
At 25 years old, she has already made significant contributions to various charitable causes, including serving as an Ambassador for Angels for Humanity, an organization aiding impoverished children in Haiti, and working with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for over 15 years, raising substantial funds and advocating for improved care.
What are the Miss World entry requirements?
As in every pageant, there are some requirements to be met by each participating country, which are listed below. And before reaching this final stage, the first known filters were physical beauty, personality, intelligence and commitment to social causes.
Age limit: Contestants must be between 17 and 27 years of age.
Marital status: Although in other events, single or divorced women are allowed to participate, in this case they must not be married.
No mothers: Despite major changes, Miss World has a condition that the contestant must not have had a child.
Country of origin: Despite nationalizations and the effect of migration, each candidate must represent her country of birth.
Behavior: There are internal rules, which are well known to the committees of each country and must be respected to the letter by the contestants.
Who are the favorites to win Miss World 2023?
Through all the previous filters and tests, we already have the participants who are the closest to win the crown:
Audrey Vanessa (Indonesia)
Priyanka Joshi (Nepal)
Nursena Say (Turkey)
Krystyna Pyszkova (Czech Republic)
Sofia Shamia (Ukraine)
Lesego Chombo (Botswana)
Halima Ahmad Kopwe (Tanzania)
Hannah Karema Tumukunde (Uganda)
Leticia Frota (Brazil)
Ache Abrahams (Trinidad & Tobago)
Who is hosting Miss World 2023?
The event will be hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar and Miss World 2013, Megan Young from the Philippines. This time, Miss Sini Shetty. In addition, there will be a performance by singer Neha Kakker from India and her brother Tony Kakker. And to follow the live broadcast there are few options:
What time does Miss World 2023 start?
Because of the local country's schedule and the day chosen, it is unusual for the winner to be known in the midday, afternoon or evening hours on a Saturday. But this is what the broadcasts will be like:
United States: 9:00 a. m. ET | 8:00 a.m. CT | 7:00 a.m. MT | 6:00 a.m. PT
Mexico: 8:00 a. m.
Nicaragua: 8:00 a. m.
El Salvador: 8:00 a. m.
Costa Rica: 8:00 a. m.
Guatemala: 8:00 a.m.
Nicaragua: 8:00 a.m.
Peru: 9:00 a.m.
Colombia: 9:00 a.m.
Ecuador: 9:00 a.m.
Panama: 9:00 a.m.
Cuba: 9:00 a.m.
Haiti: 9:00 a.m.
Puerto Rico: 10:00 a.m.
Dominican Republic: 10:00 a.m.
Venezuela: 10:00 a.m.
Bolivia: 10:00 a.m.
Canada: 10:00 a.m.
Brazil: 10:00 a.m.
Argentina: 10:00 a.m.
Paraguay: 11:00 a.m.
Uruguay: 11:00 a.m.
Spain: 4:00 p. m.
Italy: 4:00 p. m.
Germany: 4:00 p.m.
France: 4:00 p. m.
Krystyna Pyszkova Crowned Miss World 2024
Krystyna Pyszkova of the Czech Republic clinched the prestigious Miss World 2024 title, marking a remarkable achievement in her career. Her victory at this year's pageant celebrates her exceptional qualities and dedication to the values of Miss World.