South Africa's Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters was crowned the new Miss Universe in a pageant held in Las Vegas.
Nel-Peters, who recently earned a business management degree, bested 91 other women competing for the crown in the decades-old pageant held at The Axis theater at Planet Hollywood casino-resort. This year's edition had the most contestants ever.
The runner-up was Miss Colombia Laura Gonzalez. The second runner-up was Miss Jamaica Davina Bennett.
The 22-year-old Nel-Peters has earned a yearlong salary, a luxury apartment in New York City for the duration of her reign and more prizes.
Last year, Iris Mittenaere from France was crowned when the pageant took place in the Philippines.
Steve Harvey returns as the show's host despite botching the 2015 Miss Universe crowning.
This year's judges include YouTube star Lele Pons and former judge on "America's Next Top Model" Jay Manuel.
The runner-up was Miss Colombia Laura Gonzalez. The second runner-up was Miss Jamaica Davina Bennett.
The 22-year-old Nel-Peters has earned a yearlong salary, a luxury apartment in New York City for the duration of her reign and more prizes.
Last year, Iris Mittenaere from France was crowned when the pageant took place in the Philippines.
Steve Harvey returns as the show's host despite botching the 2015 Miss Universe crowning.
This year's judges include YouTube star Lele Pons and former judge on "America's Next Top Model" Jay Manuel.
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