8 Surprising Details from

Miss Universe Pageant

Longest Journey

Miss Laos Payengxa Lor traveled 48 hours to make it to the Miss Universe competition, with five layovers.

Shortest Journey

Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel had the shortest journey, driving four hours from her hometown in Texas.

First Miss Laos to Make Semifinals

Lor became the first Miss Laos in history to make the Miss Universe semifinals.

First Hmong Woman to Compete

Lor is also the first Hmong woman to compete in the Miss Universe competition.

Illness Prevented Miss Norway from Competing

Miss Norway Ida Hauan couldn't appear in the finals due to illness.

Judges Introduced Incorrectly

The selection committee was introduced with a technical difficulty, with the wrong people being shown on screen.

Winner spoke out against bullying

The 70th Miss Universe spoke out against the bullying she experienced after being crowned.

Close Call for Miss Australia

Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel had the shortest journey, driving four hours from her hometown in Texas.

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