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{{short description|65th edition of the Miss Universe competition}}
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| caption = ], Miss Universe 2016 | caption = ]
| date = January 30, 2017
| date = 30 January 2017{{efn|name=Philippine date|The event was held at 8:00 am ] (]); for the Americas, this was January 29 in their local times including the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.missuniverse.com/pageant/competition/2016|title=2016 Miss Universe Pageant Results|publisher=Miss Universe Organization}}</ref>}}
| venue = ], ], ], Philippines
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| entrants = 86
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| photogenic =], Albania
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| best national costume =]<br />{{flag|Myanmar}} | best national costume =], Myanmar
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'''Miss Universe 2016''', the 65th ] pageant, was held on 30 January 2017{{efn|name=Philippine date}} at the ], ], ], ]. ] of the ] crowned her successor ] of ] at the end of the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/miss-universe-2016-winner-live-photos-714027|title=Miss Universe 2016 winner is Miss France Iris Mittenaere|first=Ankita|last=Mehta|publisher=ibtimes|accessdate=30 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2017/01/29/miss-france-iris-mittenaere-crowned-miss-universe-2017/97226100/|title=Miss France Iris Mittenaere is crowned Miss Universe 2017|date=30 January 2017|publisher=USA Today|last=McDermott|first=Maeve}}</ref> This is the second time in the history of the competition that the pageant skipped the entire year, following the ] which was held in January 2015.


'''Miss Universe 2016''' was the 65th ] pageant, held at the ], in ], ], Philippines on January 30, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 17, 2016 |title=Miss Universe pageant coming 'back home' to Manila in 2017 |url=https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/2046906/miss-universe-pageant-coming-back-home-manila-2017 |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |language=en |archive-date=December 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230001731/https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/2046906/miss-universe-pageant-coming-back-home-manila-2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> This was the second time that the pageant skipped a year, after ] was held in January 2015.<ref name="officialpdi" />
France's victory ended the country's 63-year title drought, the longest in Miss Universe history.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pageantplanet.com/directory/pageant/miss-universe-2016|title=Miss Universe 2016 - Pageant Planet|website=www.pageantplanet.com|access-date=2019-01-08}}</ref> Mittenaere was the first European Miss Universe to serve a full term in 26 years, the last being Norway's ] who was ], and the first European to win the title outright since Russia's ] who became ] before being dethroned four months later.


The winner, ] of France was crowned by ] of the Philippines. It was France's first win in sixty-three years, and its second overall win.<ref>{{cite web |last=Mehta |first=Ankita |date=January 29, 2017 |title=Miss Universe 2016 winner is Miss France Iris Mittenaere |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/miss-universe-2016-winner-live-photos-714027 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170129225657/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/miss-universe-2016-winner-live-photos-714027 |archive-date=January 29, 2017 |access-date=January 30, 2017 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=McDermott |first=Maeve |date=January 30, 2017 |title=Miss France Iris Mittenaere is crowned Miss Universe 2017 |newspaper=] |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2017/01/29/miss-france-iris-mittenaere-crowned-miss-universe-2017/97226100/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 5, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170130045958/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2017/01/29/miss-france-iris-mittenaere-crowned-miss-universe-2017/97226100/ |archive-date=January 30, 2017}}</ref>
==Organization==
===Negotiations===
The agreement to host the pageant in the Philippines was signed on November 16, 2016. This agreement, made between the Miss Universe Organization, the ] (DOT) and the LCS Group of Companies, was the result of negotiations that began about four months earlier.<ref name=final/><ref name="ABSlook">{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/11/16/16/look-contract-signed-for-miss-universe-2016-in-philippines|title=LOOK: Contract signed for Miss Universe 2016 in Philippines|publisher=]|date=November 16, 2016|accessdate=November 16, 2016}}</ref>


Contestants from eighty-six countries and territories competed in the pageant. ] was the host, and plus-sized model ] was the backstage host.<ref>{{cite news |date=September 4, 2016 |title=DOT chief: 'Let's give Steve Harvey a chance' |work=] |url=http://www.manilatimes.net/dot-chief-lets-give-steve-harvey-a-chance/283869/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 5, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160905135930/http://www.manilatimes.net/dot-chief-lets-give-steve-harvey-a-chance/283869/ |archive-date=September 5, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Paige |first=Nathan |date=December 14, 2016 |title=Steve Harvey returns to host "Miss Universe Pageant" Jan. 29 on Fox; Ashley Graham to serve as backstage host |newspaper=cleveland.com |url=http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2016/12/steve_harvey_returns_to_host_m.html |url-status=live |access-date=December 14, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161214225236/http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2016/12/steve_harvey_returns_to_host_m.html |archive-date=December 14, 2016}}</ref> American entertainers ] and ] were the acts.<ref>{{cite web |date=January 24, 2017 |title=¡Nuevo Show! Los polémicos cambios que tenderá Miss Universo 2016 |url=http://espectaculos.televisa.com/farandula/noticias/997891/miss-universo-2016-cambios-donald-trump-candidatas-espectaculos/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170125004923/http://espectaculos.televisa.com/farandula/noticias/997891/miss-universo-2016-cambios-donald-trump-candidatas-espectaculos/ |archive-date=January 25, 2017 |access-date=January 25, 2017 |website=] |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Miss Universe Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BPsZzjeAScs/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170128102206/https://www.instagram.com/p/BPsZzjeAScs/ |archive-date=January 28, 2017 |access-date=January 26, 2017 |publisher=MUO |quote=missuniverseNEWS: Grammy Award-winning, iconic R&B group @BoyzIIMen will perform at <nowiki>#</nowiki>MissUniverse. Tune in live: January 29 at 7/6c on @FOXTV.}}</ref>
] on a courtesy call with ] ].]]
Discussions began on July 18, 2016, when Miss Universe 2015 ] met with Philippine President ]. Although Duterte was open to the idea of having the pageant hosted by the Philippines, he did not want the government to pay the expense of doing so (but a government spokesperson later said that some "services" would be provided for the event).<ref>{{cite news|last1=Vila|first1=Alixandra Caole|title=Philippines to host Miss Universe coronation night in 2017|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2016/07/28/1607565/philippines-host-miss-universe-coronation-night-2017|accessdate=July 29, 2016|publisher=The Philippine Star|date=July 28, 2016}}</ref><ref name="cnnphiltohost">{{cite news|last1=Montano|first1=Isabella|title=Philippines to host Miss Universe 2016|url=http://cnnphilippines.com/lifestyle/2016/07/28/Miss-Universe-2016-Philippines.html|accessdate=July 29, 2016|work=CNN Philippines|date=July 29, 2016}}</ref> About two weeks after the meeting, the Department of Tourism announced that the Philippines would be the host. A spokesperson for the Department said that, according to Miss Universe Organization president Paula Shugart, the Philippines was the organization's prime choice for hosting the pageant, although other countries were being considered.<ref name="cnnphiltohost"/>


==Background==
Despite the statement made by the Department of Tourism, the final decision to hold the pageant in the Philippines had not yet been made and, over the next few months, the Miss Universe Organization had changed its mind several times on the matter. Initial reports did not disclose the reasons for the breakdowns in negotiations, but a later report linked the Organization's concerns with Duterte's controversial remarks regarding U.S. President ], as well as his plans to separate ties between the Philippines and the United States. These statements were not received well by the ] (WME), the owners of the Miss Universe franchise. Duterte's statement that he would be glad to kill as many drug addicts as ] killed Jews during the ] led to WME executive Ziv Emanuel (brother of ]) to cancel the talks. ] governor ], who was also chairman of the LCS Group, sent representatives, including some Jewish friends, to the United States to persuade Emanuel to maintain his interest in a Philippines-hosted event. Duterte's later apology for his Holocaust-related remark helped in the renegotiation. Also helpful was Singson's offer to add women-empowerment programs to the pageant.<ref name="reallyhappen">{{cite news|last1=Enriquez|first1=Marge|title=Chavit Singson: What really happened behind the scenes of Miss U|url=http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/246331/chavit-singson-really-happened-behind-scenes-miss-u/|accessdate=December 6, 2016|publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=December 4, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Flores|first1=Karen|title=Did you know? Miss Universe in PH almost didn't push through|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/11/03/16/did-you-know-miss-universe-in-ph-almost-didnt-push-through|accessdate=November 21, 2016|work=ABS-CBN News|date=November 3, 2016}}</ref>
], the pageant venue]]


===Location and date===
The Miss Universe Organization's final decision came on November 3, 2016, when Wurtzbach announced via a video message that the Philippines would be the host.<ref name=final>{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/11/03/16/final-date-venue-of-next-miss-universe-pageant-announced|title=Final date, venue of next Miss Universe pageant announced|publisher=]|date=November 3, 2016|accessdate=November 3, 2016}}</ref><ref name="officialpdi">{{cite news|title=It's official: Miss Universe in PH will push through—DOT |url=http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/242701/its-official-miss-universe-in-ph-will-push-through-dot/ |accessdate=November 3, 2016 |publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=November 3, 2016}}</ref> The partnership agreement was signed on November 16 and, on that same day, the pageant's official website and ] page were launched.<ref name=final/><ref name="ABSlook" />
It was announced November 3, 2016, that the Philippines would host the pageant,<ref name="officialpdi">{{cite news |date=November 3, 2016 |title=It's official: Miss Universe in PH will push through—DOT |newspaper=] |url=http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/242701/its-official-miss-universe-in-ph-will-push-through-dot/ |url-status=live |access-date=November 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190512165937/https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/242701/its-official-miss-universe-in-ph-will-push-through-dot/ |archive-date=May 12, 2019}}</ref> at the ] in ] on January 30, 2017.<ref name=final>{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/11/03/16/final-date-venue-of-next-miss-universe-pageant-announced|title=Final date, venue of next Miss Universe pageant announced|work=ABS-CBN News|date=November 3, 2016|access-date=November 3, 2016|archive-date=May 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190512164426/https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/11/03/16/final-date-venue-of-next-miss-universe-pageant-announced|url-status=live}}</ref> With the collaboration agreement signed on November 16.<ref name=final/><ref name="ABSlook">{{cite news |date=November 16, 2016 |title=LOOK: Contract signed for Miss Universe 2016 in Philippines |work=ABS-CBN News |url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/11/16/16/look-contract-signed-for-miss-universe-2016-in-philippines |url-status=live |access-date=November 16, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190511201612/https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/11/16/16/look-contract-signed-for-miss-universe-2016-in-philippines |archive-date=May 11, 2019}}</ref>


===Main venue=== === Host and performers ===
On November 3, 2016, the Miss Universe Organization confirmed that ] would host the pageant, continuing his five-year contract with Miss Universe.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yee |first=Lawrence |date=September 1, 2016 |title=Philippines President Against Steve Harvey Hosting 2016 Miss Universe Pageant |url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/steve-harvey-miss-universe-pageant-2016-mistake-philippines-rodrigo-duterte-1201850695/ |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |language=en-US |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514091415/https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/steve-harvey-miss-universe-pageant-2016-mistake-philippines-rodrigo-duterte-1201850695/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=September 4, 2016 |title=DOT chief: 'Let's give Steve Harvey a chance' |work=The Manila Times |url=http://www.manilatimes.net/dot-chief-lets-give-steve-harvey-a-chance/283869/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 5, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160905135930/http://www.manilatimes.net/dot-chief-lets-give-steve-harvey-a-chance/283869/ |archive-date=September 5, 2016}}</ref> On December 15, 2016, plus-sized model ] confirmed that she would be the backstage host.<ref>{{Cite news |date=December 15, 2016 |title=Model Ashley Graham is backstage host for Miss Universe 2016 |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/209638/model-ashley-graham-is-backstage-host-for-miss-universe-2016 |access-date=May 14, 2022 |newspaper=] |language=en |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514091416/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/209638/model-ashley-graham-is-backstage-host-for-miss-universe-2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> On January 19, 2017, rapper ] was announced as a guest performer.<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 19, 2017 |title=Rapper Flo Rida to perform in Miss Universe pageant |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/212907/rapper-flo-rida-perform-miss-universe-pageant |access-date=May 14, 2022 |newspaper=] |language=en |archive-date=December 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221201112047/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/212907/rapper-flo-rida-perform-miss-universe-pageant |url-status=live }}</ref>
], the venue of the coronation night of Miss Universe 2016.]]
In September 2016, the ] in ] was announced to be the main coronation venue of the pageant according to the ] ].<ref name="doesn't">{{cite news|title=Duterte doesn't like Steve Harvey to host Miss Universe|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/01/16/duterte-doesnt-like-steve-harvey-to-host-miss-universe|accessdate=September 1, 2016|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=September 1, 2016}}</ref> The ] in ] and ] was the other venue considered by the Department of Tourism as the main coronation venue of the pageant, but the Miss Universe Organization disapproved of the venue due to "security reasons".<ref name=mu>{{cite news|title=Chavit Singson secures major sponsors for Miss Universe 2016|url=http://www.rappler.com/business/214-who-s-who/144529-chavit-singson-sponsors-miss-universe-2017|accessdate=September 1, 2016|publisher=]|date=August 29, 2016}}</ref><ref name=eyes>{{cite news|last1=Requintina|first1=Robert|title=PH eyes MOA or Philippine Arena as venue for Miss Universe 2016|url=http://tempo.com.ph/2016/08/02/ph-eyes-moa-or-philippine-arena-as-venue-for-miss-universe-2016/|publisher=Tempo|accessdate=August 2, 2016|language=English, Filipino|date=August 2, 2016}}</ref>


=== Selection of participants ===
===Other aspects===
Contestants from eighty-six countries and territories were selected to compete in the pageant. Eight of these delegates were appointees to their titles after being a runner-up of their national pageant or an audition process or other internal selection, while four were selected to replace the original dethroned winner.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Alawode |first=Abisola |date=January 5, 2017 |title=You need to see these new photos of Unoaku Anyadike, the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria |url=https://www.legit.ng/1081039-meet-unoaku-anyadike-beautiful-girl-nigeria-photos.html |access-date=May 13, 2022 |website=] |language=en |archive-date=May 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220513091305/https://www.legit.ng/1081039-meet-unoaku-anyadike-beautiful-girl-nigeria-photos.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
The funds needed to stage the pageant in the country came entirely from private businesses. Among the reported sponsors were ], the ], ], Filipino billionaire ] and Japanese billionaire ]. The ] would serve as the residential venue for the Miss Universe 2016 candidates. The projected expense for the event was US$11 million.<ref name=mu/><ref name="confirmed">{{cite news|title=DOT confirms PHL hosting of Miss Universe 2016|url=http://www.lcsgroup.com.ph/dot-confirms-phl-hosting-of-miss-universe-2016.html|accessdate=November 28, 2016|publisher=LCS Group of Companies: Official Sponsor of 65th Miss Universe| date=November 28, 2016}}</ref>


Stephanie Geldhof, the first runner-up of ], was appointed to represent Belgium after winner Lenty Frans, decided to compete at ] due to conflicting schedules with ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 3, 2016 |title=Wordt Stephanie de nieuwe Miss Universe? |url=https://www.hln.be/default/wordt-stephanie-de-nieuwe-miss-universe~ad9a6fd1/ |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511043405/https://www.hln.be/default/wordt-stephanie-de-nieuwe-miss-universe~ad9a6fd1/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=December 28, 2016 |title=Stephanie Geldhof (19) werd eredame van Miss België "En nu naar Miss Universe-verkiezing" |url=https://www.hln.be/aalst/stephanie-geldhof-19-werd-eredame-van-miss-belgie-en-nu-naar-miss-universe-verkiezing~a5ccd275/ |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511043406/https://www.hln.be/aalst/stephanie-geldhof-19-werd-eredame-van-miss-belgie-en-nu-naar-miss-universe-verkiezing~a5ccd275/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ], the first runner-up of Miss World Korea 2015, was appointed by the ] Organization after the ] organization relinquished the franchise.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last= |date=October 24, 2016 |title=Jenny Kim to represent Korea at the 2016 Miss Universe pageant |url=https://www.hellokpop.com/exclusive/jenny-kim-south-korea-miss-universe/ |access-date=May 13, 2022 |website=HelloKpop |language=en-US |archive-date=August 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220804180032/https://www.hellokpop.com/exclusive/jenny-kim-south-korea-miss-universe/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Kushboo Ramnawaj was appointed by the ] after the ] organization relinquished the franchise.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=May 31, 2016 |title=Kushboo Ramnawaj appointed as Miss Universe Mauritius 2016 |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/kushboo-ramnawaj-appointed-as-miss-universe-mauritius-2016/articleshow/52517526.cms |access-date=May 13, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511043434/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/kushboo-ramnawaj-appointed-as-miss-universe-mauritius-2016/articleshow/52517526.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Yuliana Korolkova, the first runner-up of ], was appointed as Miss Universe Russia 2016 after ], ], decided to compete at ] due to the conflicting schedules of the two pageants.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |date=November 2, 2016 |title=Yuliana Korolkova will represent Russia at Miss Universe 2016 pageant |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/yuliana-korolkova-will-represent-russia-at-miss-universe-2016-pageant/articleshow/55204480.cms |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514035805/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/yuliana-korolkova-will-represent-russia-at-miss-universe-2016-pageant/articleshow/55204480.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
The candidates were expected to arrive on January 13, 2017. The ] were assigned by the Philippines national security council to serves as security escorts.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Gita|first1=Ruth Abbey|title=Duterte unhappy on Steve Harvey hosting Miss Universe|url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2016/09/01/duterte-unhappy-steve-harvey-hosting-miss-universe-495020|accessdate=September 3, 2016|publisher=]|date=September 1, 2016}}</ref>


Paula Schneider, Miss Bolivia 2015, was to represent Bolivia, but resigned for personal reasons. Antonella Moscatelli, Miss Bolivia 2016, was appointed instead.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=January 19, 2016 |title=Paula Schneider deja la corona de Miss Bolivia por asuntos personales |url=http://www.noticiasfides.com/nacional/sociedad/paula-schneider-deja-la-corona-de-miss-bolivia-por-asuntos-personales-361749-361679 |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=Agencia de Noticias Fides |language=es |archive-date=February 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217143913/https://www.noticiasfides.com/nacional/sociedad/paula-schneider-deja-la-corona-de-miss-bolivia-por-asuntos-personales-361749-361679 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=January 19, 2016 |title=Paula Schneider renuncia a su corona de Miss Bolivia Universo por problemas personales |url=https://www.la-razon.com/la-revista/2016/01/19/paula-schneider-renuncia-a-su-corona-de-miss-bolivia-universo-por-problemas-personales/ |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |language=es |archive-date=February 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217143912/https://www.la-razon.com/la-revista/2016/01/19/paula-schneider-renuncia-a-su-corona-de-miss-bolivia-universo-por-problemas-personales/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ], Miss Universe Kazakhstan 2015, was to compete in Miss Universe 2016 after her withdrawal in 2015. However, Valter was disqualified after getting married. Darina Kulsitova, Miss Universe Kazakhstan 2016, replaced her.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last= |date=January 11, 2017 |title=19-year-old 'Miss Semey' to represent Kazakhstan at Miss Universe |url=https://www.inform.kz/en/article/2987876 |access-date=May 13, 2022 |website=] |language=en }}{{Dead link|date=November 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> ], first runner-up of Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2016, was crowned the new ] 2016, after ], the original winner, was dethroned due to her behaviour.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wagner |first=Meg |date=March 19, 2016 |title=Puerto Rico Miss Universe stripped of crown for bad attitude: 'Beauty queens are not exempt from having a bad day' |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/puerto-rico-universe-stripped-crown-bad-attitude-article-1.2569008 |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |language=en |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514035805/https://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/puerto-rico-universe-stripped-crown-bad-attitude-article-1.2569008 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=September 14, 2016 |title=Puerto Rico beauty queen Kristhielee Caride loses court case |language=en-GB |work=] |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-37357449 |access-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514035805/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-37357449 |url-status=live }}</ref> ], the second runner-up of ], was appointed as the representative of Vietnam to Miss Universe after Ngô Trà My, the first runner-up, refused to compete and got married.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last= |date=June 27, 2016 |title=Lệ Hằng được chọn thi Hoa hậu Hoàn vũ thế giới 2016 |url=https://vnexpress.net/le-hang-duoc-chon-thi-hoa-hau-hoan-vu-the-gioi-2016-3426649.html |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |language=vi |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514072011/https://vnexpress.net/le-hang-duoc-chon-thi-hoa-hau-hoan-vu-the-gioi-2016-3426649.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
A reality-documentary television program entitled ''Journey to the Crown: A Celebration of Beauty'' was shown on ] on November 6, 2016 in the Philippines as part of marketing of the pageant.<ref name="officialpdi"/>


The 2016 edition saw the debut of Sierra Leone<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Marsh |first=Jenni |date=January 30, 2017 |title=Sierra Leone enters Miss Universe competition for first time |url=https://www.cnn.com/2017/01/29/africa/sierra-leone/index.html |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514133040/https://www.cnn.com/2017/01/29/africa/sierra-leone/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and the returns of Barbados, Belize, Guam, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Malta, Namibia, Romania, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, and the United States Virgin Islands.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Greaves |first=Tre |date=September 18, 2016 |title=Shannon Harris is Miss Universe Barbados |url=https://www.nationnews.com/2016/09/18/shannon-harris-is-miss-universe-barbados/ |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |language=en-US |archive-date=January 31, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131064216/https://www.nationnews.com/2016/09/18/shannon-harris-is-miss-universe-barbados/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Malta last competed in ], Barbados and Belize last competed in ], Iceland last competed in ], US Virgin Islands last competed in ], Namibia and Romania last competed in ], while the others last competed in ]. El Salvador, Gabon, Ghana, Greece, Ireland, Lebanon, Montenegro, and Serbia withdrew. Adela Zoranic of Montenegro and Bojana Bojanic of Serbia withdrew from the competition due to unknown reasons.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 5, 2016 |title=Adela Zoranić: Cilj mi je da oduševim sve na Miss Universe - CdM |url=https://www.cdm.me/zabava/showbiz/adela-zoranic-cilj-mi-je-da-odusevim-sve-na-miss-universe/ |access-date=May 13, 2022 |website=Cafe del Montenegro |archive-date=February 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217152302/https://www.cdm.me/zabava/showbiz/adela-zoranic-cilj-mi-je-da-odusevim-sve-na-miss-universe/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=January 6, 2017 |title=Pod sjajem elegancije i raskoši: Bojana u najnovijem Telegrafovom modnom editorijalu (FOTO) |url=https://www.telegraf.rs/zivot-i-stil/2548803-pod-sjajem-elegancije-i-raskosi-bojana-u-najnovijem-telegrafovom-modnom-editorijalu-foto |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=Telegraf.rs |language=sr |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514084001/https://www.telegraf.rs/zivot-i-stil/2548803-pod-sjajem-elegancije-i-raskosi-bojana-u-najnovijem-telegrafovom-modnom-editorijalu-foto |url-status=live }}</ref> El Salvador, Gabon, Ghana, Greece, Ireland, and Lebanon withdrew after their respective organizations failed to hold a national competition or appoint a delegate.
==Pageant==
===Kick-off event===
]
A kick-off party was hosted on December 9, 2016 at ], a hotel in ], marking the beginning of the pageant.<ref name=kickoff>{{cite web|last1=Concepcion|first1=Eton|title=Miss Universe 2016 is on|url=http://www.thestandard.com.ph/showbitz/223971/miss-universe-2016-is-on.html|publisher=Manila Standard|accessdate=December 14, 2016|date=December 13, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.65thmissuniverse.com/news_kickoff_event.html|title=The #65th Miss Universe Kick-Off Event|publisher=}}</ref> Eleven contestants from ] were in attendance for the event. They were:<ref name=kickoff/>


==Results==
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* '''{{flag|Australia}}''' – Caris Tiivel
* '''{{flag|Indonesia}}''' – ]
* '''{{flag|Japan|1999}}''' – Sari Nakazawa
* '''{{flag|South Korea|name=Korea}}''' – Jenny Kim
* '''{{flag|Malaysia}}''' – Kiran Jassal
* '''{{flag|Myanmar}}''' – Htet Htet Htun
* '''{{flag|New Zealand}}''' – Tania Dawson
* '''{{flag|Philippines}}''' – ]
* '''{{flag|Thailand}}''' – ]
* '''{{flag|USA}}''' – ]
* '''{{flag|Vietnam}}''' – Đặng Thị Lệ Hằng
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===Ancillary and other events===
Alongside with the main pageant, ancillary events were held which has no effect on the contestants' total pageant score. The contestants were scheduled to participate in fashion shows in Davao, Cebu, and Vigan. Each venue had a theme; Mindanao fabric for Davao, beachwear for Cebu, and '']'' for Vigan. The contestants partook in a different event in Bicol.<ref name="tovisit">{{cite news|last1=Tantungco|first1=Vernise|title=Miss Universe candidates to visit these PH sites|url=http://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/specials/miss-universe/152948-miss-universe-2016-philippines-visit-sites|accessdate=November 21, 2016|work=Rappler|date=November 19, 2016}}</ref>

On December 13, 2016, some of the pageant's candidates had a photoshoot with ]s in ]. This activity was criticized by ], Marine Wildlife Watch, and other wildlife conservationist groups in the Philippines who discourage human interaction with the whale sharks, as they are considered ].<ref>{{cite news|title=Miss Universe criticized for whale shark swim in Cebu|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/12/13/16/miss-universe-criticized-for-whale-shark-swim-in-cebu|accessdate=December 14, 2016|work=ABS-CBN News|agency=Agence France-Presse|date=December 13, 2016}}</ref> The Department of Tourism (DOT) said that there were only five candidates present and the activity was an occular inspection. Following criticisms, the DOT is considering to do the whale watching activity for the final show in ], ] instead.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Angeles|first1=Peach|title=Miss Universe 2016: Why Whale Shark Watching In Oslob May Be Excluded In Final Show|url=http://www.ibtimes.ph/miss-universe-2016-whale-shark-watching-oslob-cebu-5316|accessdate=December 14, 2016|work=International Business Times|date=December 14, 2016}}</ref>

On December 14, 2016, the DOT cancelled the fashion show originally scheduled on January 19, 2017 at the ] in Davao City to prevent further "controversy" following the claim of local-based designers led by the Davao Fashion and Design Council Foundation, Inc. (DFDCFI) that they have been "brushed off" by the pageant organizers. The group claimed that they were never consulted and questioned why they were asked to dress up local models instead of being in charge of pre-show cocktail of the main event which is tasked to non-Mindanaoan designer, Renee Salud. Following the cancellation announcement, the DFDCFI said that they respect the decision but urged the organizers that Davao City to remain as one of the places to be visited by the candidates.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Boga|first1=Jesse Pizarro|title=DOT cancels Miss Universe fashion show in Davao due to ‘controversy’|url=http://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2016/12/dot-cancels-miss-universe-fashion-show-in-davao-due-to-controversy/|accessdate=December 14, 2016|work=MindaNews|publisher=Mindanao News and Information Center Service Cooperative|date=December 14, 2016}}</ref> On December 22, 2016, it was announced that the fashion show will push through after Salud and the DFDCFI cleared their misunderstandings and decided to help each other.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/video/life/12/22/16/miss-universe-2016-pageant-mapapanood-sa-abs-cbn|title=Miss Universe 2016 pageant, mapapanood sa ABS-CBN|access-date=December 27, 2016|work=]|publisher=]|date=December 22, 2016}}</ref>

The national costume show was done on January 27, 2017 which had no bearing on the preliminary scores.<ref name="natcostume">{{cite news|last1=Henson-Hizon|first1=Nicolette|last2=Tan|first2=Lara|title=Miss Universe national costume show: Spectacular, outlandish, challenging|url=http://cnnphilippines.com/lifestyle/2017/01/27/Miss-Universe-national-costume.html|accessdate=30 January 2017|work=CNN Philippines|date=30 January 2017}}</ref>

====Preliminary competition====
At the Mall of Asia Arena, all 86 contestants competed in swimwear and evening gown in front of a panel of preliminary judges. The scores from the night's event along with an interview portion determine the Top 13 during the Miss Universe broadcast. The Preliminary Competition was hosted by Pia Wurtzbach and Filipino-British actor ].{{citation needed|date=January 2017}}

====Judges====
*] – Actress, model, and '']'' star<ref name="Prelim Judges"/>
*Rob Goldstone – Former journalist, publicist and international marketing director<ref name="Prelim Judges"/>
*Francine LeFrak – Founder of nonprofit named ]<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/bruceupbin/2013/11/17/francine-lefrak-one-powerful-way-lift-african-women-out-of-poverty/#3688f80b8813|title=Francine LeFrak: Women Can Exit Poverty Through Business|first=Bruce|last=Upbin|publisher=}}</ref> and theatrical, television, and film producer<ref name="Judges"/>
*] – ] from ]<ref name="Prelim Judges"/>
*Fred Nelson – President and executive producer of the ]<ref name="Prelim Judges"/>
*] – ] from ]<ref name="Prelim Judges">{{cite web|URL=http://missuniverse.com/post/2042|title=Miss Universe Preliminary competition Judges|accessdate=January 26, 2017|publisher=MUO}}</ref>

===Final program===
The pageant program was initially announced to start at 5:00 a.m.<!---Source says 5:00 a.m., As per standards use local time for events---> (]) but it was later announced that the program was to run from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00&nbsp;a.m.<ref name=not5>{{cite news|last1=Montano|first1=Isabella|title=Miss Universe coronation not at 5 a.m.|url=http://cnnphilippines.com/lifestyle/2016/11/17/Philippines-to-officially-host-65th-Miss-Universe-pageant.html|accessdate=November 17, 2016|publisher=CNN Philippines|date=November 17, 2016}}</ref>

], one of the pageant's partners, was tasked to provide broadcast coverage of the competition in the Philippines.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/244101/miss-universe-pageant-will-push-through-in-ph-in-january-2017/|title=Miss Universe pageant will push through in PH in January, 2017|publisher=]|last=Adina|first=Arman P.|date=November 16, 2016|accessdate=November 17, 2016}}</ref> In December 2016, ],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2016/12/19/1654852/tv5-beefs-2017-line|title=TV5 beefs up 2017 line-up|publisher=]|last=Lo|first=Ricky|date=December 19, 2016|accessdate=December 28, 2016}}</ref> ]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/gma/articles/2016-12-15/27516/GMA-Network-secures-a-partnership-with-Solar-Entertainment-for-Miss-Universe-2017-coverage|title=GMA Network secures a partnership with Solar Entertainment for Miss Universe 2017 coverage|publisher=]|last=Rodriguez|first=Bea|date=December 15, 2016|accessdate=December 15, 2016}}</ref> and ]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/12/22/16/abs-cbn-signs-deal-to-air-65th-miss-universe|title=ABS-CBN signs deal to air 65th Miss Universe|publisher=]|date=December 22, 2016|accessdate=December 22, 2016}}</ref> secured rights to air live coverage of the pageant.
Earlier in November its was reported that "all local networks" including GMA Network and TV5 will broadcast the pageant upon the request of President Rodrigo Duterte.<ref name=not5/>

Additionally, TV5 had exclusive rights to air the preliminary event<ref>{{cite news|url=http://interaksyon.com/article/135174/miss-universe-contestants-share-fun-in-whirlwind-ph-tour-during-visit-to-tv5-studios|title=WATCH Miss Universe contestants share 'fun' in whirlwind PH tour during visit to TV5 studios|publisher=]|date=December 12, 2016|accessdate=December 15, 2016}}</ref> as well as exclusive Philippine ]. TV5 posted ] content on their online TV5 studio<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hatawtabloid.com/2016/12/14/pageant-night-swimsuit-competition-at-long-gown-sa-miss-universe-2017-ieere-sa-tv5/|title=Pageant Night, Swimsuit Competition at Long Gown sa Miss Universe 2017 (sic), ieere sa TV5|publisher=Hataw|date=December 14, 2016|trans-title=Pageant Night, Swimsuit Competition and Long Gown of Miss Universe 2017 (sic), to be aired in TV5|language=Filipino|accessdate=December 15, 2016}}</ref>

====Presenters====
]

American presenter ] has a five year contract with the Miss Universe Organization for hosting the Miss Universe pageant. Philippine President ] expressed hesitation on Harvey hosting the event due to Harvey announcing the wrong winner at the ] pageant. In response, Philippine Department of Tourism head, Secretary Wanda Teo proposed the idea of having a Filipino woman co-host the event to neutralize the president's displeasure.<ref>{{cite news|title=DOT chief: ‘Let's give Steve Harvey a chance’|url=http://www.manilatimes.net/dot-chief-lets-give-steve-harvey-a-chance/283869/|accessdate=September 5, 2016|publisher=The Manila Times|date=September 4, 2016}}</ref> On November 3, 2016, Harvey was confirmed to return as host.<ref name="officialpdi"/>

American model ] served as the backstage host.<ref name="Miss Universe 2016 Hosts"<ref>{{cite web|title = 2016 Miss Universe Hosts|url = http://www.missuniverse.com/members/hosts|publisher = '']''|accessdate = December 14, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2016/12/steve_harvey_returns_to_host_m.html|title=Steve Harvey returns to host "Miss Universe Pageant" Jan. 29 on Fox; Ashley Graham to serve as backstage host|newspaper=cleveland.com|access-date=December 14, 2016}}</ref>

====Judges====
]
*Cynthia Bailey – Actress, model, and ''The Real Housewives of Atlanta'' star<ref name="Judges">{{cite web|url=http://www.missuniverse.com/competition#event.hosts|title=Miss Universe 2016 Judges|accessdate=January 25, 2017|publisher=MUO}}</ref>
*] – Editorial director for '']'' magazine<ref name="Judges"/>
*Francine LeFrak – Founder of nonprofit named ]<ref name="auto"/> and theatrical, television, and film producer<ref name="Judges"/>
*] – ] from ]<ref name="Judges"/>
*] – ] from ]<ref name="Judges"/>
*] – ] from ]<ref name="Judges"/>
{{-}}

====Performers====
American entertainers ] and ] were the musical performers at the final program of the pageant.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://espectaculos.televisa.com/farandula/noticias/997891/miss-universo-2016-cambios-donald-trump-candidatas-espectaculos/|title= ¡Nuevo Show! Los polémicos cambios que tenderá Miss Universo 2016|trans-title=New Show! The controversial changes to Miss Universe 2016|publisher=Televisa S.A.|language=Spanish|website=Televisa|date=January 24, 2017|quote=El espectáculo musical estará a cargo de Bruno Mars y Flo Rida, quienes cantarán en la gala final. }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BPsZzjeAScs/|title=Miss Universe Instagram|publisher=MUO|accessdate=January 26, 2017|quote=missuniverseNEWS: Grammy Award-winning, iconic R&B group @BoyzIIMen will perform at <nowiki>#</nowiki>MissUniverse. Tune in live: January 29 at 7/6c on @FOXTV.}}</ref>

====Program====
]
The twelve women who garnered the highest scores following the preliminary swimsuit and evening gown competition held on January 26 and the subsequent closed door interviews, were named as part of the Top 13. The 13th candidate, Chalita Suansane of Thailand, was determined through online voting results.<ref name="top13revealed">{{cite news|title=Miss Universe top 13 candidates revealed|url=http://www.manilatimes.net/miss-universe-top-13-candidates-revealed/309639/|accessdate=30 January 2017|publisher=The Manila Times|date=30 January 2017}}</ref> After the swimsuit presentation from the 13 remaining candidates, nine candidates were selected with the highest garnered average score from the judges and the global online vote.<ref name="top6">{{cite news|last1=Tan|first1=Larry|title=Maxine Medina makes it to Miss Universe Top 6|url=http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2017/01/30/maxine-medina-miss-universe-top-9.html|accessdate=30 January 2017|work=CNN Philippines|date=30 January 2017}}</ref>

Three were then eliminated and the Top 6 candidates proceeded to the question-and-answer portion, where they were asked questions regarding international or their country's affairs.<ref name=top6b>{{cite news|title=Miss Universe 2016 Live Updates: Top Six Finalists Revealed, Miss Philippines Makes It To The List|url=http://www.ibtimes.ph/miss-universe-2016-live-updates-top-six-finalists-revealed-miss-philippines-6072|accessdate=30 January 2017|work=International Business Times|publisher=IBT Media Inc.|date=30 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Garcia|title=Maxine Medina bows out of Miss Universe after reaching Top 6|url=http://cnnphilippines.com/lifestyle/2017/01/30/maxine-medina-bows-out-of-miss-universe-after-reaching-top-6.html|accessdate=30 January 2017|work=CNN Philippines|date=30 January 2017}}</ref> The candidates of France, Colombia and Thailand used a ]. The final three was then announced and all were asked the same question; They were asked regarding a failure over the course of their life and how they dealt with it. Miss France was announced as Miss Universe 2016.<ref name=fullqa>{{cite news|last1=Viray|first1=Patricia Lourdes|title=FULL TEXT: 65th Miss Universe Q&A with top 6, final 3|url=http://old.philstar.com/entertainment/2017/01/30/1667663/full-text-65th-miss-universe-qa-top-6-final-3|accessdate=20 January 2018|work=The Philippine Star|date=30 January 2017}}</ref>

====Best National Costume====
During the final program, the winner of the National Costume Show held on January 27, 2016 was announced. Miss Myanmar, ], was awarded the Best National Costume. Her costume, which weighed {{convert|40|kg|lb}}, featured the ] and the ] temples, which she says represents the princess of figures of Myanmar traditional puppetry.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Cayabyab|first1=Marc Jayson|title=Miss Myanmar wins best national costume award|url=http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/252665/miss-myanmar-wins-best-national-costume-award/|accessdate=30 January 2017|work=Inquirer.net|publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=30 January 2017}}</ref>


====After party====
An after party event was held at the Okada Manila hotel. During this event, ] of Korea was given the Miss Congeniality award while Lindita Idrizi of Albania was given the Miss Photogenic award. The awards were not announced during the final program due to lack of time.<ref>{{cite news|title=Miss Korea, Albania bag Miss Universe special awards|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2017/01/31/1667678/miss-korea-albania-bag-miss-universe-special-awards|accessdate=1 February 2017|publisher=Philippine Star|date=31 January 2017}}</ref>

==Results==
===Placements=== ===Placements===
[[File:Miss Universe 2016 map.png|thumb|250px|Final placements for Miss Universe 2016:<br />{{legend|#2B42A3|Miss Universe 2016}}{{legend|#34C0BE|1st Runner-up}}{{legend|#269C5A|2nd Runner-up}}{{legend|#81C846|Top 6}}{{legend|#FF6A06|Top 10}}{{legend|#FF9BBC|Top 13}}
{{legend|#B94954|14th–86th}}]]
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 95%;" {| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 95%;"
|- |-
! Placement
! Final results
! Contestant ! Contestant
|- |-
| '''Miss Universe 2016''' | Miss Universe 2016
| |
* {{flagu|France|1974|}} – ]<ref name=":11">{{cite news |last1=Garcia |first1=Pia |date=January 30, 2017 |title=Maxine Medina bows out of Miss Universe after reaching Top 6 |work=] |url=http://cnnphilippines.com/lifestyle/2017/01/30/maxine-medina-bows-out-of-miss-universe-after-reaching-top-6.html |url-status=dead |access-date=January 30, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170201202217/http://cnnphilippines.com/lifestyle/2017/01/30/maxine-medina-bows-out-of-miss-universe-after-reaching-top-6.html |archive-date=February 1, 2017}}</ref>
* '''{{flag|France}}''' – ''']'''
|- |-
| '''1st Runner-Up''' | 1st runner-up
| |
* '''{{flag|Haiti}}''' – ] * {{Flagu|Haiti}} – ]<ref name=":11" />
|- |-
| '''2nd Runner-Up''' | 2nd runner-up
| |
* '''{{flag|Colombia}}''' – ] * {{Flagu|Colombia}} – ]<ref name=":11" />
|- |-
| '''Top 6''' | Top 6
| |
* '''{{flag|Kenya}}''' – ] * {{Flagu|Kenya}} – ]<ref name=":11" />
* '''{{flag|Philippines}}''' – ] * {{Flagu|Philippines}} – ]<ref name=":11" />
* '''{{flag|Thailand}}''' – ] * {{Flagu|Thailand}} – ] '''§<ref name=":11" />'''
|- |-
| '''Top 9''' | Top 9
| |
* '''{{flag|Canada}}''' – ] * {{Flagu|Canada}} – ]<ref name=":11" />
* '''{{flag|Mexico}}''' – ] * {{Flagu|Mexico}} – ]<ref name=":11" />
* '''{{flag|United States}}''' – ] * {{Flagu|United States}} – ]<ref name=":11" />
|- |-
| '''Top 13''' | Top 13
| |
* {{Flagu|Brazil}} – ]<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |date=January 30, 2017 |title=FULL LIST: Top 13, Miss Universe 2016 |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/159935-miss-universe-2016-coronation-top-13-full-list/ |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514084000/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/159935-miss-universe-2016-coronation-top-13-full-list/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* '''{{flag|Brazil}}''' – ]
* '''{{flag|Indonesia}}''' – ] * {{Flagu|Indonesia}} – ]<ref name=":13" />
* '''{{flag|Panama}}''' – ] * {{Flagu|Panama}} – ]<ref name=":13" />
* '''{{flag|Peru}}''' – ] * {{Flagu|Peru}} – ]<ref name=":13" />
|}
'''§''' – Voted in the Top 13 by viewers

=== Special awards ===
====Major awards====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%;"
|- |-
! Awards
! Contestant
|-
| Miss Congeniality
|
* {{flagu|South Korea}} – ]<ref name="Special awards">{{Cite news |url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/01/30/17/who-won-miss-congeniality-miss-photogenic-in-miss-universe-pageant |title=Who won Miss Congeniality, Miss Photogenic in Miss Universe pageant? |last=Domingo |first=Katrina |date=January 30, 2017 |work=ABS-CBN News |access-date=January 30, 2017 |archive-date=July 25, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180725142050/http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/01/30/17/who-won-miss-congeniality-miss-photogenic-in-miss-universe-pageant |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| Miss Photogenic
|
* {{flagu|Albania}} – ]<ref name="Special awards"/>
|-
| Best National Costume
|
* {{flagu|Myanmar}} – ]<ref name="Philippine Daily Inquirer">{{cite news |last1=Cayabyab |first1=Marc Jayson |date=January 30, 2017 |title=Miss Myanmar wins best national costume award |newspaper=] |url=http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/252665/miss-myanmar-wins-best-national-costume-award/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 30, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170130024849/http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/252665/miss-myanmar-wins-best-national-costume-award/ |archive-date=January 30, 2017}}</ref>
|-
| Fan Vote Winner
|
*{{flagu|Thailand}} - ]<ref name="Gonzales">{{Cite web |last=Gonzales |first=Yuji Vincent |date=January 30, 2017 |title=Thailand bet wins Miss Universe online voting |url=https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/252666/thailand-bet-wins-miss-universe-online-voting/ |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=Inquirer Lifestyle |language=en-US |archive-date=February 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219021524/https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/252666/thailand-bet-wins-miss-universe-online-voting/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
|} |}

====Minor/Sponsor awards====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%;"
|-
! Awards
! Contestant
|-
| Flawless of the Universe
| rowspan=2 |
* {{flagu|Venezuela}} – ]<ref>{{cite web |last=Alviar |first=Vaughn |title=Miss Venezuela bags Flawless of the Universe award |url=http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/250998/miss-venezuela-bags-flawless-universe-award/ |access-date=January 17, 2017 |website=Inquirer Lifestyle |date=January 17, 2017 |language=en |archive-date=February 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219021521/https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/250998/miss-venezuela-bags-flawless-universe-award/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |last=Tantiangco |first=Aya |date=January 20, 2017 |title=IN PHOTOS: PHL, Indonesia, Venezuela bag special awards in Mindanao Tapestry Fashion Show |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/596440/lifestyle/artandculture/phl-indonesia-venezuela-bag-special-awards-in-mindanao-tapestry-fashion-show/ |access-date=May 15, 2022 |website=] |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| Miss Phoenix
|-
| Miss Phoenix Smile
|
* {{flagu|Indonesia}} – ]<ref name=":10" />
|-
| Hiyas ng Phoenix
|
* {{flagu|Philippines}} – ]<ref name=":10" />
|}

== Pageant ==

===Format===
The Miss Universe Organization introduced several specific changes to the format for this edition. The number of semifinalists was reduced to thirteen— the lowest since ]. The results of the preliminary competition— which consisted of the swimsuit and evening gown competition, and the closed-door interview, determined the twelve semifinalists. Internet voting returned, with fans being able to vote for another delegate to advance into the semifinals, making the number of semifinalists thirteen.<ref name="Gonzales"/><ref name="top13revealed">{{cite news |date=January 30, 2017 |title=Miss Universe top 13 candidates revealed |work=The Manila Times |url=http://www.manilatimes.net/miss-universe-top-13-candidates-revealed/309639/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 30, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202054521/http://www.manilatimes.net/miss-universe-top-13-candidates-revealed/309639/ |archive-date=February 2, 2017}}</ref> The thirteen semifinalists participated in the swimsuit competition, with nine advancing in the competition for the evening gown competition. Six finalists advanced to participate in the question and answer portion, while three finalists advanced to participate in the final question and the final walk.<ref name="top6">{{cite news |last1=Tan |first1=Larry |date=January 30, 2017 |title=Maxine Medina makes it to Miss Universe Top 6 |work=CNN Philippines |url=http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2017/01/30/maxine-medina-miss-universe-top-9.html |url-status=dead |access-date=January 30, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111173512/https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2017/01/30/maxine-medina-miss-universe-top-9.html |archive-date=November 11, 2020}}</ref><ref name="top6b">{{cite news |date=January 30, 2017 |title=Miss Universe 2016 Live Updates: Top Six Finalists Revealed, Miss Philippines Makes It To The List |work=International Business Times |url=http://www.ibtimes.ph/miss-universe-2016-live-updates-top-six-finalists-revealed-miss-philippines-6072 |access-date=January 30, 2017}}{{dead link|date=December 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref name="fullqa">{{cite news |last1=Viray |first1=Patricia Lourdes |date=January 30, 2017 |title=Full Text: 65th Miss Universe Q&A with top 6, final 3 |work=The Philippine Star |url=http://old.philstar.com/entertainment/2017/01/30/1667663/full-text-65th-miss-universe-qa-top-6-final-3 |url-status=live |access-date=January 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180121071246/http://old.philstar.com/entertainment/2017/01/30/1667663/full-text-65th-miss-universe-qa-top-6-final-3 |archive-date=January 21, 2018}}</ref>

=== Selection committee ===
*] – model, television personality and actress<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=January 29, 2017 |title=Final list of Miss Universe judges out |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2017/01/26/Miss-Universe-judges-final-list.html |access-date=May 13, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220513072649/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2017/01/26/Miss-Universe-judges-final-list.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*] – editorial director and advice columnist for '']'' magazine<ref name=":4" />
*Francine LeFrak – activist and founder of Same Sky and support foundation for people living with HIV<ref name=":4" />
*] – ] from Angola<ref name=":4" />
*] – ] from India<ref name=":4" />
*] – ] from Puerto Rico<ref name=":4" />


==Contestants== ==Contestants==
86 contestants competed for the title of Miss Universe 2016:<ref>{{cite web|title=2016 Miss Universe Contestants|url=https://www.missuniverse.com/contestants|website=Miss Universe 2016|accessdate=December 23, 2016}}</ref> <!-- Age, height, and hometown are as listed on the Miss Universe 2016 official website. Note that listed hometown may not be necessarily the candidates' birthplace. --> Eighty-six contestants competed for the title.<ref>{{cite web|title=2016 Miss Universe Contestants|url=https://www.missuniverse.com/contestants|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170121102414/http://www.missuniverse.com/contestants|archive-date=January 21, 2017|access-date=December 23, 2016|website=Miss Universe 2016}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Willett-Wei |first=Megan |date=January 27, 2017 |title=Meet the 86 gorgeous contestants competing in Miss Universe |url=https://www.insider.com/miss-universe-contestants-2017-1 |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |language=en-US}}</ref><!-- Age and hometown are as listed on the Miss Universe 2016 official website. Note that listed hometown may not be necessarily the candidates' birthplace. -->
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 95%;" {| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 95%;"
|- |-
! Country/Territory || Contestant || Age || Height || Hometown ! Country/Territory || Contestant || Age{{efn|Ages at the time of the pageant|name=A}}|| Hometown
|- |-
|{{flagicon|ALB}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 3, 2016 |title=Lindita Idrizi crowned Miss Universe Albania 2016 |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/lindita-idrizi-crowned-miss-universe-albania-2016/articleshow/52568657.cms |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511043409/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/lindita-idrizi-crowned-miss-universe-albania-2016/articleshow/52568657.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>||20||]
|'''{{flagicon|ALB}} ]'''||]||19||{{convert|5|ft|11|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
|- |-
|'''{{flagicon|ANG}} ]'''||]||21||{{convert|5|ft|9|in|cm|abbr=on}}||] |{{flagicon|ANG}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=September 14, 2016 |title=O outro lado da Gente {{!}} Miss Angola Luísa Baptista |url=https://www.jornaldeangola.ao/ |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |language=pt |archive-date=March 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321180305/https://www.jornaldeangola.ao/ao/ |url-status=live }}</ref>||21||]
|- |-
|{{flagicon|ARG}} ]||Estefanía Bernal<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 8, 2016 |title=Estefanía Bernal crowned Miss Universe Argentina 2016 |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/estefana-bernal-crowned-missuniverse-argentina-2016/articleshow/55304415.cms |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511043405/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/estefana-bernal-crowned-missuniverse-argentina-2016/articleshow/55304415.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>||21||]
|'''{{flagicon|ARG}} ]'''||]||21||{{convert|5|ft|8|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
|- |-
|'''{{flagicon|ARU}} ]'''||]||24||{{convert|5|ft|11|in|cm|abbr=on}}||] |{{flagicon|ARU}} ]||Charlene Leslie<ref name=":1" />||24||]
|- |-
|{{flagicon|AUS}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clarke |first=Jenna |date=September 1, 2016 |title=Miss Universe Australia Caris Tiivel triumphs after her second shot at the crown |url=https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6044805/miss-universe-australia-caris-tiivel-triumphs-after-her-second-shot-at-the-crown/ |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |language=en-AU |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511043406/https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6044805/miss-universe-australia-caris-tiivel-triumphs-after-her-second-shot-at-the-crown/ |url-status=live }}</ref>||23||]
|'''{{flagicon|AUS}} ]'''||]||23||{{convert|5|ft|10|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
|- |-
|{{flagicon|AUT}} ]||Dajana Dzinic<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wuhrer |first=Karin |date=July 4, 2016 |title=Miss OÖ zur Miss Universe Austria gekürt |url=https://www.meinbezirk.at/ried/c-leute/miss-ooe-zur-miss-universe-austria-gekuert_a1791590 |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=Mein Bezirk |language=de |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511043406/https://www.meinbezirk.at/ried/c-leute/miss-ooe-zur-miss-universe-austria-gekuert_a1791590 |url-status=live }}</ref>||21||]
|'''{{flagicon|AUT}} ]'''||Dajana Dzinic||21||{{convert|5|ft|7|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
|- |-
|{{flagicon|BAH}} ] ||Cherell Williamson<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 19, 2016 |title=Cherell Willamson crowned Miss Universe Bahamas 2016 |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/cherell-willamson-crowned-miss-universe-bahamas-2016/articleshow/54406255.cms |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511043429/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/cherell-willamson-crowned-miss-universe-bahamas-2016/articleshow/54406255.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>||24||]
|'''{{flagicon|BAH}} ]''' ||Cherell Williamson||24||{{convert|6|ft|0|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
|- |-
|{{flagicon|BAR}} ]||Shannon Harris<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 19, 2016 |title=Shannon Harris crowned Miss Universe Barbados 2016 |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/shannon-harris-crowned-missuniverse-barbados-2016/articleshow/54405187.cms |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511043408/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/shannon-harris-crowned-missuniverse-barbados-2016/articleshow/54405187.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>||22||]
|'''{{flagicon|BAR}} ]'''||Shannon Harris||22||{{convert|5|ft|9|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
|- |-
|{{flagicon|BEL}} ]||Stephanie Geldhof<ref name=":0" />||19||]
|'''{{flagicon|BEL}} ]'''||]{{refn|BELGIUM — Stephanie Geldhof was appointed to compete at Miss Universe 2016 by Darline Devos, the President of the Miss Belgium pageant, as a replacement to Lenty Frans, Miss Belgium 2016, who will only compete at the ] pageant due to conflicting schedules with the Miss Belgium 2017 pageant slated for early January 2017. Geldhof was the 1st runner-up at the Miss Belgium 2016 pageant.{{citation needed|date=November 2016}}|group="replacements"|name="Belgium"}}||19||{{convert|5|ft|8|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
|- |-
|{{flagicon|BLZ}} ]||Rebecca Rath<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leighton |first=Heather |date=January 12, 2017 |title=Meet the Miss Universe contestant from Belize that graduated from the University of Houston |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/culture/main/article/Meet-the-Miss-Universe-contestant-from-Belize-10853186.php |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |language=en-US |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511043405/https://www.houstonchronicle.com/culture/main/article/Meet-the-Miss-Universe-contestant-from-Belize-10853186.php |url-status=live }}</ref>||23||]
|'''{{flagicon|BLZ}} ]'''||]||23||{{convert|5|ft|8|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
|- |-
|'''{{flagicon|BOL}} ]'''||Antonella Moscatelli{{refn|BOLIVIA Paula Schneider was crowned Miss Bolivia Universo 2015 and was entitled to compete at the Miss Universe 2016 pageant; however, Schneider resigned in January 2016 citing personal reasons.{{citation needed|date=June 2018}} Antonella Moscatelli, Miss Bolivia Universo 2016, replaced Schneider as Bolivia’s representative at the 2016 Miss Universe pageant.|group="replacements"|name="Bolivia"}}||21||{{convert|5|ft|9|in|cm|abbr=on}}||] |{{flagicon|BOL}} ]||Antonella Moscatelli<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 27, 2016 |title=Antonella Moscatelli crowned Miss Bolivia Universe 2016 |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/antonella-moscatelli-crowned-miss-bolivia-universe-2016/articleshow/52936264.cms |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511043411/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/antonella-moscatelli-crowned-miss-bolivia-universe-2016/articleshow/52936264.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>||21||]
|- |-
|{{flagicon|BRA}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=October 2, 2016 |title=Saiba mais sobre Raissa Santana, eleita Miss Brasil 2016 |url=https://www.redetv.uol.com.br//tvfama/blog/celebridades/saiba-mais-sobre-raissa-santana-eleita-miss-brasil-2016 |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |language=pt-br |archive-date=October 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012103259/https://www.redetv.uol.com.br/tvfama/blog/celebridades/saiba-mais-sobre-raissa-santana-eleita-miss-brasil-2016 |url-status=live }}</ref>||21||]
|'''{{flagicon|BRA}} ]'''||]||21||{{convert|5|ft|9|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
|- |-
|{{flagicon|IVB}} ]||Erika Creque<ref>{{Cite web |last=Greenaway |first=Dean |date=August 1, 2016 |title=Erika Creque dominates Miss BVI pageant |url=http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/erika-creque-dominates-miss-bvi-pageant/article_b67b69ad-377e-565d-9406-9e2c2b7e15d5.html |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |language=en |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511051321/http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/erika-creque-dominates-miss-bvi-pageant/article_b67b69ad-377e-565d-9406-9e2c2b7e15d5.html |url-status=live }}</ref>||22||]
|'''{{flagicon|IVB}} ]'''||Erika Creque||22||{{convert|5|ft|6|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
|- |-
|{{flagicon|BUL}} ]||Violina Ancheva<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murray |first=Rheana |date=February 2, 2017 |title='The most touching moment': Miss Bulgaria donates pageant dress to teen in need |url=https://www.today.com/style/miss-bulgaria-violina-ancheva-donates-miss-universe-dress-teen-t107673 |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |language=en |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511051320/https://www.today.com/style/miss-bulgaria-violina-ancheva-donates-miss-universe-dress-teen-t107673 |url-status=live }}</ref>||21||]
|'''{{flagicon|BUL}} ]'''||Violina Ancheva||21||{{convert|5|ft|8|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
|- |-
|{{flagicon|CAN}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hopkin |first=James |date=June 13, 2016 |title=Siera Bearchell crowned Miss Universe Canada |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/siera-bearchell-miss-universe-canada-1.3633175 |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511051320/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/siera-bearchell-miss-universe-canada-1.3633175 |url-status=live }}</ref>||23||]
|'''{{flagicon|CAN}} ]'''||]||23||{{convert|5|ft|9|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
|- |-
|'''{{flagicon|CAY}} ]'''||Monyque Brooks||25||{{convert|5|ft|9|in|cm|abbr=on}}||] |{{flagicon|CAY}} ]||Monyque Brooks<ref>{{Cite web |last=Levy |first=Jewel |date=February 1, 2016 |title=Monyque Brooks begins reign as Miss Cayman |url=https://www.caymancompass.com/2016/01/31/monyque-brooks-begins-reign-as-miss-cayman/ |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=Cayman Compass |language=en-GB |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511051320/https://www.caymancompass.com/2016/01/31/monyque-brooks-begins-reign-as-miss-cayman/ |url-status=live }}</ref>||25||]
|- |-
|{{flagicon|CHI}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 16, 2016 |title=Catalina Cáceres crowned Miss Universe Chile 2016 |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/catalina-cceres-crowned-miss-universe-chile-2016/articleshow/55451442.cms |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511051320/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/catalina-cceres-crowned-miss-universe-chile-2016/articleshow/55451442.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>||26||]
|'''{{flagicon|CHI}} ]'''||]||26||{{convert|5|ft|9|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
|- |-
|{{flagicon|CHN}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 13, 2016 |title=Li Zhenying wins 2016 Miss Universe China |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/fashion/2016-11/13/content_27360682.htm |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511051321/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/fashion/2016-11/13/content_27360682.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>||21||Shanghai
|'''{{flagicon|CHN}} ]'''||]||21||{{convert|5|ft|10|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
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|{{flagicon|COL}} ]||]<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=November 17, 2015 |title=Chocó es elegida Señorita Colombia 2015 |url=https://www.elespectador.com/entretenimiento/choco-es-elegida-senorita-colombia-2015/ |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |language=spanish |archive-date=July 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220705101202/https://www.elespectador.com/entretenimiento/choco-es-elegida-senorita-colombia-2015/ |url-status=live }}</ref>||23||]
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|{{flagicon|CRC}} ]||Carolina Rodríguez<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 20, 2016 |title=Carolina Rodríguez Castro crowned as Miss Costa Rica 2016 |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/carolinarodrguez-castro-crowned-as-miss-costa-rica-2016/articleshow/53785627.cms |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511050453/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/carolinarodrguez-castro-crowned-as-miss-costa-rica-2016/articleshow/53785627.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>||27||]
|'''{{flagicon|CRC}} ]'''||Carolina Rodríguez||27||{{convert|5|ft|7|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
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|{{flagicon|CRO}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 16, 2016 |title=Atraktivna Barbara Filipović je Miss Universe Hrvatske 2016. |url=https://www.24sata.hr/show/atraktivna-barbara-filipovic-je-miss-universe-hrvatske-2016-469907 |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |language=hr |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929071853/https://www.24sata.hr/show/atraktivna-barbara-filipovic-je-miss-universe-hrvatske-2016-469907 |url-status=live }}</ref>||19||]
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|{{flagicon|CUR}} ]||Chanelle de Lau<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 1, 2017 |title=Island Beauty: Chanelle de Lau of Curaçao |url=https://www.afar.com/magazine/island-beauty-chanelle-de-lau-of-curacao |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |language=en |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511051320/https://www.afar.com/magazine/island-beauty-chanelle-de-lau-of-curacao |url-status=live }}</ref>||21||]
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|{{flagicon|CZE}} ]||Andrea Bezděková<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 5, 2016 |title=Andrea Bezdekova crowned Ceska Miss 2016 |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/andrea-bezdekova-crowned-ceska-miss-2016/articleshow/51696317.cms |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511060901/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/andrea-bezdekova-crowned-ceska-miss-2016/articleshow/51696317.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>||21||]
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|{{flagicon|DEN}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 15, 2016 |title=Christina Mikkelsen is Miss Universe Denmark 2016 |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/christina-mikkelsen-is-miss-universe-denmark-2016/articleshow/52276925.cms |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511043452/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/christina-mikkelsen-is-miss-universe-denmark-2016/articleshow/52276925.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>||24||]
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|'''{{flagicon|DOM}} ]'''||]||24||{{convert|5|ft|11|in|cm|abbr=on}}||] |{{flagicon|DOM}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 24, 2016 |title=Sal García Miss RD Universo 2016 |url=https://revestida.com/sal-garcia-miss-rd-universo-2016.html |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=Revestida |language=es |archive-date=December 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221209012944/https://revestida.com/sal-garcia-miss-rd-universo-2016.html |url-status=live }}</ref>||24||]
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|{{flagicon|ECU}} ]||Connie Jiménez<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 16, 2016 |title=Connie Jiménez wins Miss Ecuador 2016 |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/others/connie-jimnez-wins-miss-ecuador-2016/articleshow/51425671.cms |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511060902/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/others/connie-jimnez-wins-miss-ecuador-2016/articleshow/51425671.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>||21||]
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|{{flagicon|FIN}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 13, 2016 |title=Tuore Miss Suomi mokasi finaalissa – naureskeli asialle kruunaamisen jälkeen |url=https://www.mtvuutiset.fi/artikkeli/tuore-miss-suomi-mokasi-finaalissa-naureskeli-asialle-kruunaamisen-jalkeen/5893208 |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |language=fi |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511060901/https://www.mtvuutiset.fi/artikkeli/tuore-miss-suomi-mokasi-finaalissa-naureskeli-asialle-kruunaamisen-jalkeen/5893208 |url-status=live }}</ref>||24||]
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|'''{{flagicon|FRA}} ]'''||''']'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pageantplanet.com/profiles/iris-mittenaere|title=Iris Mittenaere - Pageant Planet|website=www.pageantplanet.com|access-date=2019-01-08}}</ref>||24||{{convert|5|ft|8|in|cm|abbr=on}}||] |{{flagicon|France|1974}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 20, 2015 |title=Meet Miss France 2016 |url=https://www.france24.com/en/20151220-france-miss-france-crowned-lille |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |language=en |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511061859/https://www.france24.com/en/20151220-france-miss-france-crowned-lille |url-status=live }}</ref>||23||]
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|'''{{flagicon|GEO}} ]'''||]||25||{{convert|5|ft|8|in|cm|abbr=on}}<ref>When competing at the ] pageant, Karalashvili's height was given as {{height|cm=179|precision=0}}. See {{cite web |title=Georgia 2015 |url=http://missworld.com/#/contestants/4609 |website=missworld.com |accessdate=19 October 2017}}</ref>||] |{{flagicon|GEO}} ]||Nuka Karalashvili<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sagansky |first=Gillian |date=November 8, 2017 |title=How A Two-Time Ms. Georgia Went from Beauty Queen To In-Demand Model |url=https://www.wmagazine.com/story/nuka-karalashvili-georgia-beauty-notes |access-date=June 3, 2022 |website=] |language=en |archive-date=June 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603072345/https://www.wmagazine.com/story/nuka-karalashvili-georgia-beauty-notes |url-status=live }}</ref>||25||]
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|{{flagicon|GER}} ]||Johanna Acs<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abanilla |first=Clarizel |date=February 2, 2017 |title=Grateful Miss Germany leaves national costume headpiece in PH as gift |url=https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/253223/grateful-miss-germany-leaves-national-costume-headpiece-in-ph-as-gift/ |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=Inquirer Lifestyle |language=en-US |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511075200/https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/253223/grateful-miss-germany-leaves-national-costume-headpiece-in-ph-as-gift/ |url-status=live }}</ref>||24||]
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|{{flagicon|GBR}} ]||Jaime-Lee Faulkner<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 24, 2016 |title=Jaime Lee Faulkner crowned Miss Universe Great Britain 2016 |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/jaime-lee-faulkner-crowned-miss-universe-great-britain-2016/articleshow/53366274.cms |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511052839/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/jaime-lee-faulkner-crowned-miss-universe-great-britain-2016/articleshow/53366274.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>||27||]
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|{{flagicon|GUM}} ]||Muñeka Taisipic<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Sue |date=November 4, 2016 |title=Get to know Muñeka Taisipic, 2016 Miss Universe Guam |url=https://www.guampdn.com/lifestyle/entertainment/get-to-know-mu-eka-taisipic-2016-miss-universe-guam/article_6249279e-9895-50d6-bfc6-d728ead9aecb.html |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |language=en}}</ref>||19||]
|'''{{flagicon|GUM}} ]'''||Muñeka Taisipic||19||{{convert|5|ft|6|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
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|{{flagicon|GUY}} ] ||]<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 19, 2016 |title=Soyini Fraser is Miss Universe Guyana 2016 |url=https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2016/09/19/soyini-fraser-is-miss-universe-guyana-2016/ |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |language=en-US |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929081904/https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2016/09/19/soyini-fraser-is-miss-universe-guyana-2016/ |url-status=live }}</ref>||26||]
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|'''{{flagicon|HAI}} ]'''||]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pageantplanet.com/profiles/raquel-pelissier|title=Raquel Pelissier - Pageant Planet|website=www.pageantplanet.com|access-date=2019-01-08}}</ref>||25||{{convert|5|ft|11|in|cm|abbr=on}}||] |{{flagicon|HAI}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Afinidad-Bernardo |first=Deni Rose M. |date=January 30, 2017 |title=Haiti, who has Filipino roots, is Miss Universe first runner-up |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2017/01/30/1666949/haiti-who-has-filipino-roots-miss-universe-first-runner-up |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514035808/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2017/01/30/1666949/haiti-who-has-filipino-roots-miss-universe-first-runner-up |url-status=live }}</ref>||25||]
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|{{flagicon|Honduras|1949}} ]||Sirey Moran<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 11, 2016 |title=Dethroned beauty queen gets her crown back after scandal |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/miss-universe-honduras-2016-sirey-morn-keeps-crown-after-scandal/articleshow/55374210.cms |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514072011/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/miss-universe-honduras-2016-sirey-morn-keeps-crown-after-scandal/articleshow/55374210.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>||26||]
|'''{{flagicon|HON}} ]'''||Sirey Moran||26||{{convert|5|ft|9|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
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|{{flagicon|HUN}} ]|| Veronika Bodizs<ref>{{Cite web |last=Székely |first=Tamás |date=November 21, 2016 |title=Beauty Pageant: Veronika Bódizs Voted To Represent Hungary At Miss Universe 2016 Finals |url=https://hungarytoday.hu/beauty-pageant-veronika-bodizs-voted-represent-hungary-miss-universe-2016-finals-11637/ |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=Hungary Today |language=en |archive-date=July 2, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220702115626/https://hungarytoday.hu/beauty-pageant-veronika-bodizs-voted-represent-hungary-miss-universe-2016-finals-11637/ |url-status=live }}</ref>||24||]
|'''{{flagicon|HUN}} ]'''|| Veronika Bodizs ||24||{{convert|5|ft|8|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
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|{{flagicon|ISL}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 15, 2016 |title=Hildur Maria Leifsdóttir crowned Miss Universe Iceland 2016 - Beauty Pageants - Indiatimes |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/hildur-maria-leifsdttir-crownedmiss-universe-iceland-2016/articleshow/54345429.cms |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514074238/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/hildur-maria-leifsdttir-crownedmiss-universe-iceland-2016/articleshow/54345429.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>||24||]
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|{{flagicon|IND}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 12, 2016 |title=Miss Diva 2016: Roshmitha Harimurthy to represent India at Miss Universe 2017 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fashion/miss-diva-2016-roshmitha-harimurthy-to-represent-india-at-miss-universe-2017-3026624/ |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |language=en |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514095252/https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fashion/miss-diva-2016-roshmitha-harimurthy-to-represent-india-at-miss-universe-2017-3026624/ |url-status=live }}</ref>||22||]
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|{{flagicon|IDN}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=February 22, 2016 |title=Kezia Roslin crowned Puteri Indonesia |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2016/02/22/kezia-roslin-crowned-puteri-indonesia.html |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |language=en |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929071841/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2016/02/22/kezia-roslin-crowned-puteri-indonesia.html |url-status=live }}</ref>||25||]
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|{{flagicon|ISR}} ]||Yam Kaspers Anshel<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 7, 2016 |title=Miss Universe Israel 2016 announced |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/miss-universe-israel-2016-announced-/articleshow/52636150.cms |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511043407/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/miss-universe-israel-2016-announced-/articleshow/52636150.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>||19||]
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|{{flagicon|ITA}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 31, 2017 |title=Reginetta Sophia Sergio, una napoletana a Miss Universo |url=https://www.ilmattino.it/societa/persone/reginetta_sophia_napoletana_a_miss_universo-2229372.html |access-date=June 3, 2022 |website=] |language=it |archive-date=December 9, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209231729/https://www.ilmattino.it/societa/persone/reginetta_sophia_napoletana_a_miss_universo-2229372.html |url-status=live }}</ref>||24||]
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|{{flagicon|JAM}} ]||Isabel Dalley<ref>{{Cite web |last=Small |first=Kimberley |date=August 28, 2016 |title=Tears, tantrum at Miss Universe Jamaica final - 18-y-o Isabel Dalley takes 2016 crown |url=https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/entertainment/20160829/tears-tantrum-miss-universe-jamaica-final-18-y-o-isabel-dalley-takes |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |language=en |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514103557/https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/entertainment/20160829/tears-tantrum-miss-universe-jamaica-final-18-y-o-isabel-dalley-takes |url-status=live }}</ref>||20||]
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|'''{{flagicon|JPN|1999}} ]'''||]||23||{{convert|5|ft|7|in|cm|abbr=on}}||] |{{flagicon|JPN}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 8, 2016 |title=Meet Sari Nakazawa, Japan's Representative for This Year's Miss Universe Pageant! |url=https://jpninfo.com/52640 |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=Japan Info |language=en-US |archive-date=January 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220117153749/https://jpninfo.com/52640 |url-status=live }}</ref>||23||]
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|{{flagicon|KAZ}} ]||Darina Kulsitova<ref name=":3" />||19||]
|'''{{flagicon|KAZ}} ]'''||Darina Kulsitova{{refn|KAZAKHSTAN — Darina Kulsitova was appointed to compete at Miss Universe 2016 by the Miss Kazakhstan Organization after the original winner of Miss Kazakhstan 2015, ] was disqualified after getting married. The announcement was made a day before the contestants would officially start arriving in the Philippines. Darina previously competed at the ] 2014 national pageant.|group="replacements"|name="Kazakhstan"}}||19||{{convert|5|ft|6|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
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|{{flagicon|KEN}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Radvan |first=Sophie |date=January 30, 2017 |title=Miss Kenya: 5 Things To Know On Miss Universe 2016 Pageant Mary Esther Were |url=https://hollywoodlife.com/2017/01/29/who-is-miss-kenya-mary-esther-were-miss-universe-2016/ |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |language=en-US |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514103557/https://hollywoodlife.com/2017/01/29/who-is-miss-kenya-mary-esther-were-miss-universe-2016/ |url-status=live }}</ref>||27|| ]
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|{{flagicon|KOS}} ]||Camila Barraza<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 18, 2017 |title=Camila Barraza soll für Kosovo Miss Universe werden - auch Schweizer Vertreterin ist balkanstämmig |url=https://www.aargauerzeitung.ch/panorama/people/camila-barraza-soll-fur-kosovo-miss-universe-werden-auch-schweizer-vertreterin-ist-balkanstammig-ld.1607076 |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |language=de |archive-date=January 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220129111943/https://www.aargauerzeitung.ch/panorama/people/camila-barraza-soll-fur-kosovo-miss-universe-werden-auch-schweizer-vertreterin-ist-balkanstammig-ld.1607076 |url-status=live }}</ref>|||23||]
|'''{{flagicon|KOR}} ]'''|| ]{{refn| KOREA — ] was appointed to compete at Miss Universe 2016 by Park Jeong-ah, the national director of the Miss Universe Korea pageant and also the new franchise holder for Miss Universe in Korea. Kim replaces Min-ji Lee, Mission Korea 2015, who would not compete at the Miss Universe 2016 pageant after Hanju E&M, the organizers of the Miss Korea pageant, lost the Miss Universe franchise. Coincidentally, Park Jeong-ah also holds the franchise for Miss World in Korea, and Kim was the 1st runner-up at the Miss World Korea 2015 pageant.{{citation needed|date=November 2016}}|group="replacements"|name="Korea"}}||23||{{convert|5|ft|8|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
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|{{flagicon|MYS}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 11, 2017 |title=Sikh Girl, Kiran Jassal, To Represent Malaysia In Miss Universe Contest |url=https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/sikh-girl-kiran-jassal-to-represent-malaysia-in-miss-universe-contest-1647650 |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514103557/https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/sikh-girl-kiran-jassal-to-represent-malaysia-in-miss-universe-contest-1647650 |url-status=live }}</ref>||20||]
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|{{flagicon|MLT}} ]||Martha Fenech<ref>{{Cite news |date=August 28, 2016 |title=Martha Fenech crowned Miss Universe Malta |pages=14 |work=] |url=https://www.pressreader.com/malta/the-malta-independent-on-sunday/20160828/281672549368504 |access-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514103557/https://www.pressreader.com/malta/the-malta-independent-on-sunday/20160828/281672549368504 |url-status=live }}</ref>||27||]
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|'''{{flagicon|MRI}} ]'''|| ]{{refn|MAURITIUS — Kushboo Ramnawaj was handpicked to represent Mauritius at Miss Universe 2016 by Nevin Rupear, the national director of the Estrella Mauritius Organisation, after he was appointed the new franchise holder for Miss Universe in Mauritius. Ramnawaj replaces Danika Atchia, Miss Mauritius 2015, who was crowned by the previous franchise holder Primerose Obeegadoo and would have represented Mauritius at Miss Universe 2016 otherwise. Ramnawaj was apparently crowned Miss Mauritius 2014 and was supposed to compete at the ] pageant but was replaced because of a disagreement with the former franchise holder.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thetrendingfacts.com/2016/10/miss-universe-organization-and-ime.html|title= Miss Universe and WME-IMG implements new rule for Miss Universe Beauty Pageant|website= www.thetrendingfacts.com|date= October 15, 2016 }}</ref> |group="replacements"|name="Mauritius"}}||26||{{convert|5|ft|8|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
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|{{flagicon|MEX}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Peralta |first=Claudia |date=February 1, 2016 |title=Coronan a Tamaulipas como Nuestra Belleza México 2016 |url=https://www.noroeste.com.mx/entretenimiento/espectaculos/coronan-a-tamaulipas-como-nuestra-belleza-mexico-2016-MBNO1008271 |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=Periodico Noroeste |language=es-MX |archive-date=June 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602193439/https://www.noroeste.com.mx/entretenimiento/espectaculos/coronan-a-tamaulipas-como-nuestra-belleza-mexico-2016-MBNO1008271 |url-status=live }}</ref>||25||]
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|{{flagicon|NAM}} ]||Lizelle Esterhuizen<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=July 15, 2016 |title=Lizelle Esterhuizen 'on Being Miss Namibia 2016 |url=https://www.namibian.com.na/index.php?page=archive-read&id=153208 |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |language=en |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514084001/https://www.namibian.com.na/index.php?page=archive-read&id=153208 |url-status=live }}</ref>||20||]
|'''{{flagicon|NAM}} ]'''||Lizelle Esterhuizen||20||{{convert|6|ft|0|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
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|{{flagicon|NLD}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 28, 2016 |title=Zoey Ivory crowned Miss Universe Netherlands 2016 |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/zoey-ivory-crowned-miss-universe-netherlands2016/articleshow/54565427.cms |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511043433/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/zoey-ivory-crowned-miss-universe-netherlands2016/articleshow/54565427.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>||23||]
|'''{{flagicon|NLD}} ]'''||]||23||{{convert|5|ft|11|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
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|{{flagicon|NZL}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 8, 2017 |title=Miss Universe New Zealand Tania Dawson thinks she has what it takes to win the coveted international title in the Philippines |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/miss-universe-new-zealand-tania-dawson-thinks-she-has-what-it-takes-to-win-the-coveted-international-title-in-the-philippines/MZJWC6PJS4IYGJVYZBLVKLTAJY/ |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |language=en-NZ |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514133040/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/miss-universe-new-zealand-tania-dawson-thinks-she-has-what-it-takes-to-win-the-coveted-international-title-in-the-philippines/MZJWC6PJS4IYGJVYZBLVKLTAJY/ |url-status=live }}</ref>||24||]
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|{{flagicon|NIC}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 8, 2016 |title=Miss Nicaragua 2016 is Marina Jacoby |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/miss-nicaragua-2016-is-marinajacoby/articleshow/51308576.cms |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514133040/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/miss-nicaragua-2016-is-marinajacoby/articleshow/51308576.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>||21||]
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|'''{{flagicon|NGR}} ]'''||]{{refn|NIGERIA — Unoaku Anyadike ] was appointed to compete at Miss Universe 2016 by Silverbird Group, the license holder for Miss Universe in Nigeria after ] pageant was cancelled because of economic recession plaguing the country. Anyadike was crowned ] and was sent to ].|group="designations"|name="Nigeria"}}||22||{{convert|6|ft|0|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
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|{{flagicon|NOR}} ]||Christina Waage<ref>{{Cite web |last=Norum |first=Tommy Simon |date=December 27, 2016 |title=Christina Waage feirer jula hjemme i Nes |url=https://www.raumnes.no/nyheter/christina-waage-feirer-jula-hjemme-i-nes/ |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |language=nb-NO |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929071853/https://www.raumnes.no/nyheter/christina-waage-feirer-jula-hjemme-i-nes/ |url-status=live }}</ref>||21||]
|'''{{flagicon|NOR}} ]'''||Christina Waage||21||{{convert|5|ft|8|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
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|{{flagicon|PAN}} ]|| ]<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 28, 2016 |title=Keity Drennan crowned as the Senorita Panama 2016 |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/keity-drennan-crowned-as-the-senorita-panama-2016/articleshow/52022377.cms |access-date=May 13, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220513091306/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/keity-drennan-crowned-as-the-senorita-panama-2016/articleshow/52022377.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>||26||]
|'''{{flagicon|PAN}} ]'''|| ]{{refn|PANAMA — Keity Drennan was appointed Señorita Panamá 2016 at a small ceremony organized by ] and Cesar Anel Rodríguez, the national directors of the Señorita Panamá pageant, after they were appointed the new franchise holders for Miss Universe in Panama. Previously, Medcom Corporation, under the direction of ], held the franchise for Miss Universe in Panama.{{citation needed|date=November 2016}}|group="designations"|name="Panama"}}||26||{{convert|5|ft|9|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
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|{{flagicon|PAR}} ]||Andrea Melgarejo<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 3, 2016 |title=Lourdes Andrea Melgarejo es la Miss Universo Paraguay 2016 |url=https://www.ultimahora.com/lourdes-andrea-melgarejo-es-la-miss-universo-paraguay-2016-n1028684.html |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |language=es-ES |archive-date=January 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220120171446/https://www.ultimahora.com/lourdes-andrea-melgarejo-es-la-miss-universo-paraguay-2016-n1028684.html |url-status=live }}</ref>||22||]
|'''{{flagicon|PAR}} ]'''||Andrea Melgarejo||22||{{convert|5|ft|10|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
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|{{flagicon|PER}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=April 24, 2016 |title=Valeria Piazza es la nueva Miss Perú 2016 |url=https://andina.pe/agencia/noticia-valeria-piazza-es-nueva-miss-peru-2016-609500.aspx |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |language=es |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514133040/https://andina.pe/agencia/noticia-valeria-piazza-es-nueva-miss-peru-2016-609500.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref>||26||]
|'''{{flagicon|PER}} ]'''||]||26||{{convert|5|ft|9|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
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|{{flagicon|PHI}} ]||]<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |date=April 18, 2016 |title=FULL LIST: Winners, Bb Pilipinas 2016 coronation night |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/129764-full-list-winners-binibining-pilipinas-2016-coronation/ |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |language=en-US |archive-date=March 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220311211810/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/129764-full-list-winners-binibining-pilipinas-2016-coronation/ |url-status=live }}</ref>||26||]
|'''{{flagicon|PHI}} ]'''||]||26||{{convert|5|ft|8|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
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|{{flagicon|POL}} ]||Izabella Krzan<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 14, 2016 |title=Oto zwyciężczyni Miss Polonia 2016 |url=https://tvn24.pl/polska/oto-zwyciezczyni-miss-polonia-2016-ra691869 |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |language=pl |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514035805/https://tvn24.pl/polska/oto-zwyciezczyni-miss-polonia-2016-ra691869 |url-status=live }}</ref>|||21||]
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|{{flagicon|POR}} ]||Flávia Brito<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gonçalves |first=Pedro Zagacho |date=January 29, 2017 |title=Tudo a postos para conhecer a Miss Universo |url=https://www.cmjornal.pt/mundo/detalhe/tudo-a-postos-para-conhecer-a-miss-universo |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |language=pt-PT |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514133040/https://www.cmjornal.pt/mundo/detalhe/tudo-a-postos-para-conhecer-a-miss-universo |url-status=live }}</ref>|||23||]
|'''{{flagicon|POR}} ]'''||]|||23||{{convert|5|ft|7|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
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|{{flagicon|PUR}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Crotty |first=Nora |date=March 19, 2016 |title=Miss Universe Puerto Rico Comes Out as Scopophobic, Gets the Ax |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/miss-universe-puerto-rico-comes-out-as-175011777.html |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |language=en-GB |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514035805/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/miss-universe-puerto-rico-comes-out-as-175011777.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|'''{{flagicon|PUR}} ]'''||]{{refn|PUERTO RICO — Brenda Jimenez was crowned as the new Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2016 by Desiree Lowry, the national director of the Miss Universe Puerto Rico pageant, after Kristhielee Caride, the original winner, was dethroned due to her dismissive behaviour.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kristhielee Caride destituida de su corona de Miss Universe Puerto Rico|url= http://touch.metro.pr//certamenes/se-quedara-sin-corona-miss-puerto-rico-universe/pGXpcq!la6AQrn4NDukE/ |publisher=''Metro Digital''|language=Spanish|date=March 17, 2016|access-date=March 17, 2016}}</ref> Later, Caride challenged her dethronement in court, which ruled against her. Jiménez represented the municipality of Aguadilla at Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2016 and was the 1st runner-up at the pageant.{{citation needed|date=November 2016}}|group="replacements"|name="Puerto Rico"}}
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|'''{{flagicon|ROM}} ]'''||Teodora Dan{{refn|ROMANIA Teodora Dan was appointed as "Miss Universe Romania 2016" after a casting call was held by the national director Ernest Hadrian Böhm, who obtained the franchise license of Miss Universe in Romania.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.dcnews.ro/teodora-dan-reprezentanta-romaniei-la-miss-universe-2016-uite-cat-este-de-frumoasa_526894.html|title= Teodora Dan, is the Miss Universo Romania 2016.Look that she is beautiful! |website= Dc News Romania|date= December 23, 2016}}</ref>|group="designations"|name="Romania"}}||27||{{convert|5|ft|9|in|cm|abbr=on}}||] |{{flagicon|ROM}} ]||Teodora Dan<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lixandru |first=Livia |date=December 22, 2016 |title=Teodora Dan va reprezenta România la Miss Universe 2016 din Filipine. Ce frumoasă e |url=https://www.libertatea.ro/entertainment/teodora-dan-va-reprezenta-romania-la-miss-universe-1693636 |access-date=June 3, 2022 |website=] |language=ro |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929073346/https://www.libertatea.ro/entertainment/teodora-dan-va-reprezenta-romania-la-miss-universe-1693636 |url-status=live }}</ref>||27||]
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|'''{{flagicon|RUS}} ]'''||]{{refn|RUSSIA — Yuliana Korolkova was appointed Miss Universe Russia 2016 by the Miss Russia Organization as a replacement to ], the winner of the ] pageant, who will compete only at ] due to the conflicting schedules of the two international pageants. The winner of the Miss Russia pageant usually participates at both Miss Universe and Miss World pageants. Korolkova represented ] at ] and was the 1st runner-up at the pageant.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://missosology.org/regional/%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%81%D0%B8%D1%8F/35079-%D0%BD%D0%B0%D0%B7%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D1%8B-%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%81%D0%B8%D0%B9%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B5-%D1%83%D1%87%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%86%D1%8B-%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%BA%D1%83%D1%80/|title=Названы российские участницы конкурсов "Мисс мира" и "Мисс Вселенная"|language=Russian|date=November 2, 2016|publisher= Missosology}}</ref>
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|'''{{flagicon|SLE}} ]'''||Hawa Kamara||26||{{convert|5|ft|7|in|cm|abbr=on}}||] |{{flagicon|SLE}} ]||Hawa Kamara<ref name=":9" />||26||]
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|{{flagicon|SGP}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaur |first=Gurveen |date=October 16, 2016 |title=Lasalle student Cheryl Chou crowned Miss Universe Singapore |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/lasalle-student-cheryl-chou-is-the-newly-crowned-miss-universe-singapore |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |language=en |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514133040/https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/lasalle-student-cheryl-chou-is-the-newly-crowned-miss-universe-singapore |url-status=live }}</ref>||20||Singapore
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|'''{{flagicon|SVK}} ]'''||Zuzana Kollárová||25||{{convert|5|ft|8|in|cm|abbr=on}}||] |{{flagicon|SVK}} ]||Zuzana Kollárová<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 2, 2016 |title=Miss Universe SR 2016: Sajfa perlil, víťazka nedala súperkám šancu! |url=http://www.topky.sk/cl/100313/1578703/ |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=Topky.sk |language=sk |archive-date=October 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003173814/https://www.topky.sk/cl/100313/1578703/ |url-status=live }}</ref>||25||]
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|{{flagicon|SLO}} ]||Lucija Potočnik<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 28, 2016 |title=Lucija Potočnik že večkrat žrtev obrekovanja |url=https://zurnal24.si/magazin/vip/lucija-potocnik-ze-veckrat-zrtev-obrekovanja-273430 |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |language=sl |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929114527/https://www.zurnal24.si/magazin/vip/lucija-potocnik-ze-veckrat-zrtev-obrekovanja-273430 |url-status=live }}</ref>||25||]
|'''{{flagicon|SLO}} ]'''||Lucija Potočnik||25||{{convert|5|ft|8|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
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|{{flagicon|RSA}} ]||Ntandoyenkosi Kunene<ref>{{Cite web |last=Prince |first=Shanaaz |date=March 20, 2016 |title=Meet our new Miss South Africa: Ntandoyenkosi Kunene |url=https://www.news24.com/you/archive/meet-our-new-miss-south-africa-ntandoyenkosi-kunene-20170728 |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |language=en-US |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929114524/https://www.news24.com/you/archive/meet-our-new-miss-south-africa-ntandoyenkosi-kunene-20170728 |url-status=live }}</ref>||24||]
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|{{flagicon|ESP}} ]||Noelia Freire<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 9, 2016 |title=Así es Noelia Freire, la nueva Miss Universe Spain: 'Llevo tres años preparándome para el certamen' |url=https://www.hola.com/moda/actualidad/2016120990213/miss-universe-spain-noelia-freire/ |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |language=es |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909103701/https://www.hola.com/moda/actualidad/2016120990213/miss-universe-spain-noelia-freire/ |url-status=live }}</ref>|||24||]
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|{{flagicon|SRI}} ]||Jayathi De Silva<ref>{{Cite web |last=Perera |first=Minushi |date=August 21, 2016 |title=Revlon beauty off to LA for Miss Universe |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/160821/plus/revlon-beauty-off-to-la-for-miss-universe-205103.html |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514133045/https://www.sundaytimes.lk/160821/plus/revlon-beauty-off-to-la-for-miss-universe-205103.html |url-status=live }}</ref>||26||]
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|{{flagicon|SWE}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 29, 2016 |title=Ida Ovmar crowned as Miss Universe Sweden 2016 |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/ida-ovmar-crowned-as-miss-universe-sweden-2016/articleshow/53911124.cms |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514133041/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/ida-ovmar-crowned-as-miss-universe-sweden-2016/articleshow/53911124.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>||21||]
|'''{{flagicon|SUI}} ]'''||]{{refn|SWITZERLAND — ] was appointed ] 2016 by Veeranda Aeberli, the new national director of the Miss Universe Switzerland pageant, because of a lack of time to hold the country pageant. Previously, François Matthey held the franchise for Miss Universe in Switzerland.{{citation needed|date=November 2016}}|group="designations"|name="Switzerland"}}||23||{{convert|5|ft|7|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
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|{{flagicon|SUI}} ]||Dijana Cvijetić<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miss-Universe-Kandidatin Dijana im Selbstporträt |url=https://www.schweizer-illustrierte.ch/stars/my-day/dijana-cvijetic-insta-miss-universe-freund-fotos |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |language=de-CH |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514133040/https://www.schweizer-illustrierte.ch/stars/my-day/dijana-cvijetic-insta-miss-universe-freund-fotos |url-status=live }}</ref>||23||]
|'''{{flagicon|TAN}} ] ''' ||Jihan Dimachk||20||{{convert|5|ft|9|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
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|{{flagicon|THA}} ] ||]<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 31, 2017 |title=Miss Thailand finishes in top six as Miss France is the new Miss Universe (Updated) |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/tech/1188980/miss-thailand-finishes-fourth-as-miss-france-is-the-new-miss-universe |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=]}}</ref>||22||]
|'''{{flagicon|TUR}} ]''' ||Tansu Sila Çakir||21||{{convert|5|ft|8|in|cm|abbr=on}}||]
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|{{flagicon|TUR}} ] ||Tansu Sila Çakir<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gence |first=Hakan |date=October 15, 2016 |title=Miss Turkey 2016 güzelleri Buse İskenderoğlu, Damla Figan, Tansu Sıla Çakır kendilerini anlattılar |url=https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/kelebek/hayat/miss-turkey-2016-guzelleri-buse-iskenderoglu-damla-figan-tansu-sila-cakir-kendilerini-anlattilar-40249437 |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |language=tr |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514152129/https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/kelebek/hayat/miss-turkey-2016-guzelleri-buse-iskenderoglu-damla-figan-tansu-sila-cakir-kendilerini-anlattilar-40249437 |url-status=live }}</ref>||21||]
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|{{flagicon|UKR}} ] ||Alena Spodynyuk<ref>{{Cite web |last=Trach |first=Nataliya |date=July 6, 2016 |title=Crimean to represent Ukraine at Miss Universe |url=https://www.kyivpost.com/article/guide/people/crimean-to-represent-ukraine-at-miss-universe-417966.html |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |archive-date=April 17, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200417161112/https://www.kyivpost.com/article/guide/people/crimean-to-represent-ukraine-at-miss-universe-417966.html |url-status=live }}</ref>||19||]
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|{{flagicon|USA}} ]||]<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=June 6, 2016 |title=Army Officer From DC Wins Miss USA Pageant |url=https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/army-officer-from-dc-wins-miss-usa-beauty-pageant/1996913/ |access-date=May 14, 2022 |website=] |language=en-US |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514152129/https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/army-officer-from-dc-wins-miss-usa-beauty-pageant/1996913/ |url-status=live }}</ref>||27||Washington, D.C.
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===Replacements===
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===Withdrawals===
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65th edition of the Miss Universe competition

Miss Universe 2016
Iris Mittenaere
DateJanuary 30, 2017
Presenters
Entertainment
VenueSM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines
Broadcaster
Entrants86
Placements13
Debuts
  • Sierra Leone
Withdrawals
  • El Salvador
  • Gabon
  • Ghana
  • Greece
  • Ireland
  • Lebanon
  • Montenegro
  • Serbia
Returns
  • Barbados
  • Belize
  • Guam
  • Iceland
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Malta
  • Namibia
  • Romania
  • Slovenia
  • Sri Lanka
  • Switzerland
  • United States Virgin Islands
WinnerIris Mittenaere
France
CongenialityJenny Kim, South Korea
Best National CostumeHtet Htet Htun, Myanmar
PhotogenicLindita Idrizi, Albania
← 20152017 →
The pageant logo

Miss Universe 2016 was the 65th Miss Universe pageant, held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines on January 30, 2017. This was the second time that the pageant skipped a year, after Miss Universe 2014 was held in January 2015.

The winner, Iris Mittenaere of France was crowned by Pia Wurtzbach of the Philippines. It was France's first win in sixty-three years, and its second overall win.

Contestants from eighty-six countries and territories competed in the pageant. Steve Harvey was the host, and plus-sized model Ashley Graham was the backstage host. American entertainers Flo Rida and Boyz II Men were the acts.

Background

SM Mall of Asia Arena, the pageant venue

Location and date

It was announced November 3, 2016, that the Philippines would host the pageant, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay on January 30, 2017. With the collaboration agreement signed on November 16.

Host and performers

On November 3, 2016, the Miss Universe Organization confirmed that Steve Harvey would host the pageant, continuing his five-year contract with Miss Universe. On December 15, 2016, plus-sized model Ashley Graham confirmed that she would be the backstage host. On January 19, 2017, rapper Flo Rida was announced as a guest performer.

Selection of participants

Contestants from eighty-six countries and territories were selected to compete in the pageant. Eight of these delegates were appointees to their titles after being a runner-up of their national pageant or an audition process or other internal selection, while four were selected to replace the original dethroned winner.

Stephanie Geldhof, the first runner-up of Miss Belgium 2016, was appointed to represent Belgium after winner Lenty Frans, decided to compete at Miss World 2016 due to conflicting schedules with Miss Belgium 2017. Jenny Kim, the first runner-up of Miss World Korea 2015, was appointed by the Miss Universe Korea Organization after the Miss Korea organization relinquished the franchise. Kushboo Ramnawaj was appointed by the Miss Estrella Mauritius Organization after the Miss Mauritius organization relinquished the franchise. Yuliana Korolkova, the first runner-up of Miss Russia 2016, was appointed as Miss Universe Russia 2016 after Yana Dobrovolskaya, Miss Russia 2016, decided to compete at Miss World 2016 due to the conflicting schedules of the two pageants.

Paula Schneider, Miss Bolivia 2015, was to represent Bolivia, but resigned for personal reasons. Antonella Moscatelli, Miss Bolivia 2016, was appointed instead. Regina Valter, Miss Universe Kazakhstan 2015, was to compete in Miss Universe 2016 after her withdrawal in 2015. However, Valter was disqualified after getting married. Darina Kulsitova, Miss Universe Kazakhstan 2016, replaced her. Brenda Jiménez, first runner-up of Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2016, was crowned the new Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2016, after Kristhielee Caride, the original winner, was dethroned due to her behaviour. Đặng Thị Lệ Hằng, the second runner-up of Miss Universe Vietnam 2015, was appointed as the representative of Vietnam to Miss Universe after Ngô Trà My, the first runner-up, refused to compete and got married.

The 2016 edition saw the debut of Sierra Leone and the returns of Barbados, Belize, Guam, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Malta, Namibia, Romania, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, and the United States Virgin Islands. Malta last competed in 2001, Barbados and Belize last competed in 2007, Iceland last competed in 2009, US Virgin Islands last competed in 2011, Namibia and Romania last competed in 2013, while the others last competed in 2014. El Salvador, Gabon, Ghana, Greece, Ireland, Lebanon, Montenegro, and Serbia withdrew. Adela Zoranic of Montenegro and Bojana Bojanic of Serbia withdrew from the competition due to unknown reasons. El Salvador, Gabon, Ghana, Greece, Ireland, and Lebanon withdrew after their respective organizations failed to hold a national competition or appoint a delegate.

Results

Miss Universe 2016 participating countries and territories.

Placements

Placement Contestant
Miss Universe 2016
1st runner-up
2nd runner-up
Top 6
Top 9
Top 13

§ – Voted in the Top 13 by viewers

Special awards

Major awards

Awards Contestant
Miss Congeniality
Miss Photogenic
Best National Costume
Fan Vote Winner

Minor/Sponsor awards

Awards Contestant
Flawless of the Universe
Miss Phoenix
Miss Phoenix Smile
Hiyas ng Phoenix

Pageant

Format

The Miss Universe Organization introduced several specific changes to the format for this edition. The number of semifinalists was reduced to thirteen— the lowest since 2002. The results of the preliminary competition— which consisted of the swimsuit and evening gown competition, and the closed-door interview, determined the twelve semifinalists. Internet voting returned, with fans being able to vote for another delegate to advance into the semifinals, making the number of semifinalists thirteen. The thirteen semifinalists participated in the swimsuit competition, with nine advancing in the competition for the evening gown competition. Six finalists advanced to participate in the question and answer portion, while three finalists advanced to participate in the final question and the final walk.

Selection committee

Contestants

Eighty-six contestants competed for the title.

Country/Territory Contestant Age Hometown
Albania Albania Lindita Idrizi 20 Elbasan
Angola Angola Luísa Baptista 21 Cuando Cubango
Argentina Argentina Estefanía Bernal 21 Buenos Aires
Aruba Aruba Charlene Leslie 24 Oranjestad
Australia Australia Caris Tiivel 23 Perth
Austria Austria Dajana Dzinic 21 Vienna
The Bahamas Bahamas Cherell Williamson 24 Nassau
Barbados Barbados Shannon Harris 22 Bridgetown
Belgium Belgium Stephanie Geldhof 19 Aalst
Belize Belize Rebecca Rath 23 Dangriga
Bolivia Bolivia Antonella Moscatelli 21 Santa Cruz
Brazil Brazil Raissa Santana 21 Umuarama
British Virgin Islands British Virgin Islands Erika Creque 22 Road Town
Bulgaria Bulgaria Violina Ancheva 21 Sofia
Canada Canada Siera Bearchell 23 Moose Jaw
Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Monyque Brooks 25 West Bay
Chile Chile Catalina Cáceres 26 Santiago
China China Li Zhenying 21 Shanghai
Colombia Colombia Andrea Tovar 23 Quibdó
Costa Rica Costa Rica Carolina Rodríguez 27 Alajuela
Croatia Croatia Barbara Filipović 19 Zagreb
Curaçao Curaçao Chanelle de Lau 21 Willemstad
Czech Republic Czech Republic Andrea Bezděková 21 Prague
Denmark Denmark Christina Mikkelsen 24 Copenhagen
Dominican Republic Dominican Republic Rosalba García 24 Maimón
Ecuador Ecuador Connie Jiménez 21 Ventanas
Finland Finland Shirly Karvinen 24 Helsinki
France France Iris Mittenaere 23 Lille
Georgia (country) Georgia Nuka Karalashvili 25 Tbilisi
Germany Germany Johanna Acs 24 Eschweiler
United Kingdom Great Britain Jaime-Lee Faulkner 27 Sheffield
Guam Guam Muñeka Taisipic 19 Yona
Guatemala Guatemala Virginia Argueta 22 Jutiapa
Guyana Guyana Soyini Fraser 26 Georgetown
Haiti Haiti Raquel Pélissier 25 Port-au-Prince
Honduras Honduras Sirey Moran 26 El Progreso
Hungary Hungary Veronika Bodizs 24 Budapest
Iceland Iceland Hildur María Leifsdóttir 24 Kópavogur
India India Roshmitha Harimurthy 22 Bangalore
Indonesia Indonesia Kezia Warouw 25 Manado
Israel Israel Yam Kaspers Anshel 19 Herzliya
Italy Italy Sophia Sergio 24 Naples
Jamaica Jamaica Isabel Dalley 20 Montego Bay
Japan Japan Sari Nakazawa 23 Shiga
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan Darina Kulsitova 19 Semey
Kenya Kenya Mary Esther Were 27 Nairobi
Kosovo Kosovo Camila Barraza 23 Pristina
Malaysia Malaysia Kiran Jassal 20 Subang Jaya
Malta Malta Martha Fenech 27 St. Julian's
Mauritius Mauritius Kushboo Ramnawaj 26 Rivière Du Poste
Mexico Mexico Kristal Silva 25 Ciudad Victoria
Myanmar Myanmar Htet Htet Htun 24 Yangon
Namibia Namibia Lizelle Esterhuizen 20 Windhoek
Netherlands Netherlands Zoey Ivory 23 Almere
New Zealand New Zealand Tania Dawson 24 Auckland
Nicaragua Nicaragua Marina Jacoby 21 Matagalpa
Nigeria Nigeria Unoaku Anyadike 22 Lagos
Norway Norway Christina Waage 21 Nes
Panama Panama Keity Drennan 26 Panama City
Paraguay Paraguay Andrea Melgarejo 22 Villarrica
Peru Peru Valeria Piazza 26 Lima
Philippines Philippines Maxine Medina 26 Quezon City
Poland Poland Izabella Krzan 21 Olsztyn
Portugal Portugal Flávia Brito 23 Vilamoura
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Brenda Jiménez 22 Aguadilla
Romania Romania Teodora Dan 27 Bucharest
Russia Russia Yuliana Korolkova 22 Orsk
Sierra Leone Sierra Leone Hawa Kamara 26 Freetown
Singapore Singapore Cheryl Chou 20 Singapore
Slovakia Slovakia Zuzana Kollárová 25 Bratislava
Slovenia Slovenia Lucija Potočnik 25 Maribor
South Africa South Africa Ntandoyenkosi Kunene 24 Mkhondo
South Korea South Korea Jenny Kim 23 Seoul
Spain Spain Noelia Freire 24 Ciudad Real
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Jayathi De Silva 26 Colombo
Sweden Sweden Ida Ovmar 21 Luleå
Switzerland Switzerland Dijana Cvijetić 23 Gossau
Tanzania Tanzania Jihan Dimachk 20 Dar es Salaam
Thailand Thailand Chalita Suansane 22 Samut Prakan
Turkey Turkey Tansu Sila Çakir 21 Istanbul
Ukraine Ukraine Alena Spodynyuk 19 Kyiv
United States United States Deshauna Barber 27 Washington, D.C.
Uruguay Uruguay Magdalena Cohendet 22 Artigas
United States Virgin Islands United States Virgin Islands Carolyn Carter 27 Saint Croix
Venezuela Venezuela Mariam Habach 21 El Tocuyo
Vietnam Vietnam Đặng Thị Lệ Hằng 23 Đà Nẵng

Note

  1. Ages at the time of the pageant

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