There was nobody who could beat Nicaragua this year. The poise,the personality,the walk,the confidence,the whole aura,uh,I could go on. Perfect package! ❤Love from India❤

Congratulations to all Central Americans and to all Nicaraguans. But especially congratulations to Shennys. This is the first time that Central America represents Latin America and it is well deserved. This is a woman who comes from a family with humble beginnings. This is her time to shine no matter what.

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So happy with Ms.Nicaragua..winning the Ms.Universe for Year 2023....and honestly not against it...but still for Me...Michelle Marquez Dee-(Philippines).. deserves a Top 5 Spot...she had showcase a total performance: brain, beauty, elegance, genuine and a loving👑Queen👑.. Still can't let go of the results...😢😢😢..anyways, Thank you so much and more power...😊

It was nice to see three non-powerhouse nations make the finals.

@PungiFungi

8 ай бұрын

Actually Australia and Thailand are considered powerhouses considering they have been placing regularly in the past two decades.

@yudai112

8 ай бұрын

@@PungiFungipowerhouse is not just placing, they should have at least won the 4 alpha pageants. So Australia and especially Thailand is far from being powerhouse

@PungiFungi

8 ай бұрын

@@yudai112 a country can be a powerhouse in one pageant and not in another.

@user-zf5xe9le2o

8 ай бұрын

​@@PungiFungiMU Powerhouse.

@savannah115

8 ай бұрын

I agree, and I think it's good for the pageant, as it broadens the appeal to people in nations that maybe aren't usually as interested in MU.

I had my eyes fixed on Nicaragua and Philippines since the very beginning because they are both gorgeous and most unique looking but i had a feeling that Nicaragua would win because of her charismatic energy and that it is held in Central America. Thailand most beautiful of the top 5 but she does not have that charismatic energy that Nicaragua possesses…sort of similar to catriona harnaaz Diana memdoza energy. The one that possesses that charismatic energy usually wins. Very happy Nicaragua won but disappointed that Philippines didn’t make top 5 because she is more beautiful and have better oratory than half of the top 5. She has the zozi beauty brain and elegance

@carmensuavillo7615

8 ай бұрын

Agree, thai's performance was lackluster compared to the others. She looks tired, i think she did better in MUT

@jeancai4098

8 ай бұрын

@@carmensuavillo7615she’s definitely tired. She didn’t even hear the host calling her for the final question 😂

@arsiiicola

8 ай бұрын

​@@jeancai4098she didnt even hug Miss Nicaragua and just walked out afterwards lol

@adventureavenger5145

8 ай бұрын

I agree with you. Very well said.

@snowlin6977

8 ай бұрын

exactly, i thought their looking for a transformational woman and i bet its MMD but sadly, they ignored it and didnt give a chance fairly..

The Philippines truly stands out in the evening gown segment. Despite not advancing to the top 5, they refrained from doing so because they recognized the Philippines' strength in the Q&A. Once she reached the top 5, winning the crown for the Philippines became an unlikely possibility.

@lenardogorra613

8 ай бұрын

Philippines is soon be renamed "MAHARLIKA" that's ur real name..

Now a fan of Pageant nerd! very unbiased feedback, no drama straightforward analysis of the candidates performances and very high prediction accuracy! You're now my favourite!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS NICARAGUA 🇳🇮 YOU WERE MY WINNER 🏆 😊

Miss Nicaragua is indeed deserving of the Crown. Miss Philippines, as you have pointed out, should have ideally been in the Top 5 because of her outstanding overall performance, truthfully realistic advocacy and because of being truly her unique and authentic self. Indeed, a complete and total package, if you may.

@DAN-lo7fz

8 ай бұрын

Nah. Philippines is not even close to being the prettiest and the 90s want their wet hair look back. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤡🤡🤡🤡

@Pinoyster718

8 ай бұрын

1000% agree

@geeunit831

8 ай бұрын

No, she shouldn't be top 5. There were much better candidates this year. She was lucky to even make top 10.

@binsoy728

8 ай бұрын

​@@geeunit831 duh you're obviously a hater. Be objective, cause she is. You see how dull the gowns of top 10 were?

@geeunit831

8 ай бұрын

@@binsoy728 The hypocrisy of your statements is hilarious 🤣 calling me a hater yet you're the ones shitting on the top 10 candidates who placed above Philippines. Most of the gowns in the Top 10 were gorgeous. Just because your favourite didn't place all of a sudden everyone else's gown was dull? lol. MMD's gown wasn't a pageant gown. It was a red carpet look. This isn't the Oscars ffs 🤦🏽‍♂

Miss Nicaragua indeed deserved to win. Congratulations, Miss Nicaragua,but if Miss Philippines makes it to the Top 3, Miss Nicaragua will have a hard time beating Miss Philippines. love, you mean it.

@xio7756

2 ай бұрын

Not even close, Miss Philippines was not match for Miss Nicaragua. I'm sorry, but Miss Philippines not prettier than Nicaragua and her performance was poor.

Nicaragua was amazing throughout,she seems so sweet and calm! I was so happy to see her getting crowned❤

Nicaraguan delegate's Miss 🇳🇮 Sheynnis Palacios really was indeed deserving of the crown she did claimed that night of November 18th 2023. She did given a full blasts of an amazingly, lively and energetic performance in the entire competition. I'm so sincerely happy with her win, felicidades Nicaraguans, and good luck to your reign as this year's MU. To our Filipinas' bet, MMD's performance was a total packaged, it's a nice restart for Philippines to be back in top placement again after 2022's unfortunate result. Congratulations and salute Filipinas 🇵🇭!

I'm really satisfied and happy with the win of miss Nicaragua. Something new for a change, girls from other countries too are gorgeous, not only from Philippines or south Africa

@NTNTNT2577

8 ай бұрын

Delvelopping country always crazy about crown of many Miss XXXX , espectially Philippines. They are so crazy more and more.

I was expecting South Africa and Ph will be in toP 2. But they did not give them a chance. I think thailand was just in top 10 because the Owner of MU came from thailand too. And the judges doesn't like dark colors. They don't appreciate that as a true beauty. There was a criteria for judging but i think some of the judges make their own criteria.

I agree that Ms Nicaragua deserves the crown. Was researching about Sheynnis' Ms World journey, I watched her advocacy which is why she made to top 40 slot. Maybe people should look into that too. She made history for her country today, lets just be happy.

@iancaldeian

8 ай бұрын

D'you know that I even remember her gown when she won her local pageant to compete at Miss World. I thought she would have been sent to Miss Universe back then but am glad they waited for her to gain experience.

@kramerb3758

8 ай бұрын

If this is a fair game , have the best 2 go head to head with Philippines ! Thailand is never on the judges card for Top 5 as shown in the MU webpage . They removed Philippines from the list. Thailand is weak on the Q&A.

@PungiFungi

8 ай бұрын

@@kramerb3758 we all know if Michelle had the Cambodia sash, no one would question her exclusion from the top 5.

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Nicaragua deserves the crown. But Michelle should have been in the Top 5. And if she was included, things could have been different.

@danielito3766

8 ай бұрын

PHILIPPINES ❤ AND SUPPORT MISS NICARAGUA. FILIPINOS ❤ HER. FELICIDADES!

@mariaferoyo2333

8 ай бұрын

agree

@sabrinatimm4692

8 ай бұрын

very true

Sheynnis was just consistent throughout, and her evening gown performance reminded me of Zozi in 2019 where the gown had a symbolic meaning related to her country and was just spectacular! Moreover, she answered confidently both times. With MMD, I was reminded of Estefania Soto in 2020 where the gown was unique, but maybe a tad too avant-garde for the MU stage.

@junabethlaude9746

8 ай бұрын

MMD’s gown was a tribute for our country’s oldest traditional tattooist who is in her 100 years. You may want to search for Wang Od.

@ronfarkas

8 ай бұрын

@@junabethlaude9746 I know about Wang Od actually, she was featured in Vogue too. I personally liked the gown, I'm saying what the judges might have felt

@geeunit831

8 ай бұрын

I feel MMD's gown was more of a red carpet look as opposed to an evening gown. I liked it but not for Miss Universe.

@RVS-fq4wh

8 ай бұрын

Sheyniss gown is so ugly to be honest. The big crystals look cheap, the silhouette is so pageant-patty, she wore that ugly gloves too and that Cape my GOd! Mario Brother?! I'm criticizing her gown, not the girl ok?

@stephenanderson1594

8 ай бұрын

I love cultural gowns. I loved Zozibini's prelim and finals night gowns, I always love when Philippines show their culture in their gowns, and I also love Abena's prelims gown at Miss Universe 2014.

Loved this recap, Roger. Excited for your stats video. Loots of stats/firsts for that. Congratulations, Sheynnis. Super well-deserved win.😊 Also: 1. The symbolism behind Michelle Dee's gown is that it pays tribute to Apo Whang-Od, one of the last traditional indiginous tattoo artists in the Philippines. 2. Nicaragua's first crown gives me an idea for a suggestion: Countries that haven't won a crown but have been in Top 5 or higher. Jamaica, Curaçao, and Haiti come to mind.

I'm happy that Nicaragua won because she got the best answer! Miss Philippine's gown was unique and striking! If Miss Philippines goes to top5, she will end up in top 3 because of her good communication skills. That will make it hard for judges to judge the potential winner!

I am very happy for Nicragua. Sir have you noticed this year's major pageant patter .All major pagents winners are from American continent.- Miss Supranational - Ecuador Miss Grand International - Peru Miss International - Venezuela Miss Universe - Nicragua It's great.And I am very happy for Australia as I very much like Jennifer Hawkins. moraya reminded me of her.Congratulations to you sir for Australia 's comeback at Miss Universe with Morya Wilson's second runner up.And I am Also happy for our India' s as our stream which Vertika has started in 2019 is still in the running. We have a recent crown with Harnaaz and I am happy that other countries specially those who have never won or recognised much in recent years are winning and placing.Lots of love from India Sir.

@elizabethrodriguesdeolivei8195

8 ай бұрын

I enjoyed a lot! She is very beautiful!

Nicaragua did a Catriona run as many people say. She was the clear winner from the get-go.

@PungiFungi

8 ай бұрын

I remember when she won her national pageant, everybody said she was a front runner. The only thing holding her back, I thought, was her sash. So like Angola in 2011, picking the right representative is all that matters.

@enticingmay435

8 ай бұрын

Except Catriona had two Filipino judges in the panel when she compete. Sheynise did it all her own so her victory had more integrity.

@user-de8kd4tt3o

8 ай бұрын

@@enticingmay435 Speaking of Integrity, out of the top 3, still....Catriona Was a CLEAR WINNER... it was not questionable regardless of who are the judges. PERIOD!

@user-de8kd4tt3o

8 ай бұрын

@@enticingmay435 and beside, I am Happy Nicaragua won... I was praying that Thailand did not win since it was rigged...Originally Philippines was in top 5..then after minutes, replaced by Thailand...why? your guess is good as mine. (see online circulating screenshot of before and after).

@jelynnitsuga6780

8 ай бұрын

​@@enticingmay435even without Filipino judges Catriona will win. She's a sure winner not only good in both swim suit and gown pasarela she's a very intelligent.

was shocked that Philippines wasnt there

You were very accurate on your predictions. You did an extraordinary job and you got the talent. Congratulations ❤❤❤

Congrats Miss universe Nicaragua 2023🙌

Good to know you had this recap done as fast as you could...from the Philippines

Every year 2 or 3 Desi girls placed this time we have four placement with India, Nepal, Pakistan n South Africa.❤

Honestly Philippines won the fan votes, the advocacy and did her bet to the world on their pure intention to win. God bless those who robbed her winning momentum🙏. Another Janine Togonon issue

@babygee88888

8 ай бұрын

VERY WELL SAID MISS PHILIPPINES WAS ROBBED

@HarryKollus

8 ай бұрын

She was a DOG

Nicaragua has the looks of Demileigh and the walk of Catriona... She was my only choice from the very start... Congrats to her from the Philippines! 👏👏👏

WHAT CAN YOU SAY ABOUT THE COMMOTION BETWEEN PHILIPPINES AND THAILAND? MS UNIVERSE POSTED IN THEIR ACCOUNT TOP 5 IS MS PHILIPPINES.. AFTER 10 MINUTES THEY DELETED IT AND CHANGE IT TO THAILAND IN THE PICTURE... BUT MANY PEOPLE SAW IT AND SCREEN SHOT

Thks and what a lovely wrap-up from you with many facts and info. Very interesting to know indeed... Great! and very good points on Antonia's last answer. What a good show this year!... Thks from Thailand. 😊😊😊😊

Thank you for supporting Antonia queen for Thailand❤🎉

Just discovered you, very thoughtful commentary. Fully subscribed🌞

Excellent video, I look forward to them each time 🎉

Three of the women who did not make your top 20 list were on my list. Namibia (face of Africa) and Pakistan were two. However, South Africa was my only candidate from the continent to make my top ten. The person I was most excited about was Nepal. Among the top seven, Venezuela was least expected. We agree about the top 10 since my top five were chosen among them. Five of the women in the top ten clearly deserved to be there - they all did, I'm sure, but I liked five of them really well - four made it to the top five. Philippines was very deserving (not over-hyped) so I was disheartened when she did not make the final cut. I am thrilled that Miss Nicaragua was crowned. She is one of my favorite winners of this crown period. She ranks with Lara Dutta, Mpule Kwelagobe, and Zozibini Tunzi. On some boards, I heard people talking about boycotting the pageant if this or that country didn't make it and I'm appalled. Year in and year out, we have had representatives from the same countries on the Miss Universe stage as the ideal of "beauty". Many of them were absolutely deserving no doubt. However, there were other countries who continue to attend faithfully even though their well-deserving representative has been left out over and over and over again. Did I say "over" enough times? Yet, you don't seem them throwing a tantrum and threaten to take their ball and go home. I love the disruption in the last two years. Love it! Beauty comes in all temples and more focus needs to be put on brains and not the passarella.

@DAN-lo7fz

8 ай бұрын

I’d love it if whining sour bitter nasty sore losers from the Philippines boycott the pageant forever. It’s sad and disgraceful. Desperation is not a good look. And at this point, these nasty fans are shameful and embarrassing.

@hannasalazar4421

8 ай бұрын

A white European woman representing her country and her nation, who is not a trangender, is not the daughter of a Pakistani immigrant, or whose mother is not a refugee from Central Africa, and is not the daughter of a Thai prostitute. A person who studies, leads a life at an average European level, has fair skin, which is the norm in Europe, has not had plastic surgery and has not even stuffed her lips with silicone and does not apply a ton of makeup, does she have a chance in this competition?

@iancaldeian

8 ай бұрын

HUH? @@hannasalazar4421

@littlecatfeet9064

8 ай бұрын

@@hannasalazar4421 they’re all studying I think. But probably not.

Yes seriously I was rooting for India and South Africa for Top 10 😢

Hello tpn great vid as always. I was hoping you would make a follow up vid regarding the issue with the post in Instagram about the top 5 in which the Philippines was in it but then it got deleted and also many people questioned it because in the telecast when they were announcing the top 5 the cameraman was clearly focusing on Philippines and then it got swap to thailand being called out.

Dee wore a sheer nude evening gown adorned with black jewels - which she explained is a tribute to Apo Whang-Od (oldest tattoo artist, 106 yrs old-Philippines Heritage), who is dubbed the last and oldest mambabatok of the Kalinga ethnic group.

@massimochiacchia798

8 ай бұрын

The gown was not nude-the top was with black jewels.

@BUKKAKE2

8 ай бұрын

_What the F is MamaTiktok? NOT everyone speaks your language OK?_

@marycrestmancera5099

8 ай бұрын

​@@BUKKAKE2tattoo artist from tribe of Kalinga

@PungiFungi

8 ай бұрын

That’s very nice but most in the audience would not know the significance or inspiration of the gown.

@massimochiacchia798

8 ай бұрын

@@PungiFungi that is why the delegate includes it should she advance to the top 10 so it can be possibly mentionned live on the broadcast during the segment.

Thank you #Post-PageantThoughts❤ hugs from #Managua❤#Nicaragua❤!!!

Bless up for the review.

We love that we get to see you more on the screen than just hearing your voice over. I mean youre a whole meal or whatever lol. Seriously tho I super love this Channel. I have to agree that this is the most predictable top 20 so far. I can’t believe I got Cameroon, Nepal , Nambia, Portugal and Pakistan right. I only missed Chile, Peru and Jamaica not because I didn’t believe in them but I thought they would favor Honduras, Guatemala and Mexico more. I wished they could have included Philippines in the top 5 because her gown was a slayer. But overall good show.

So proud of Karla for representing us amazingly, she had such a strong EG performance but messed up in Q&A, happy for the newly crowned MU she was the most deserving.

@PungiFungi

8 ай бұрын

She got visibly nervous during the top 5 Q&A which paved the way for Australia to take the 3rd spot. Colombia did not answer the question and used the mother card. So Australia moved into the final round by default.

We want your honest reaction for michelles performance not entering the top 5 . We felt like we have been robbed with the top 5 placement if we base it in the swimsuit and gown performancr of the top 10. Definitely philippines deserves to be in the top 5. And also the ongoing mistake of the leaked photo of the original top 5 which philippines was replaced by thailand and it was posted prior on the announcement of top 5 in miss u elsalvador page and was deleted immediately with thailands name. We want you genuine and honest answer. Thanks ❤. We are happy for nicaragua she truly deserves it but michells unplacement in top 5 was unacceptable. They were all afraid for michelle to reach the q and a round because they all know how she will slay that round.

@JEZER911

8 ай бұрын

Don't expect Latino yan mlamang plaplastikin lang Tayo, the Truth about latin country they don't like Philippines when it comes to mu. When pia won Doon na nag start.

@rungiselerunn9237

8 ай бұрын

Philippines was great but I think the girls that did make the Top 5 absolutely deserved to be there. It wasn't that MMD was not derseving, but that the Top 5 girls were more deserving!

@ChristianNathanielPalma

8 ай бұрын

​@@rungiselerunn9237with those lackluster performance with boring gowns? I don't think so.

@ChristianNathanielPalma

8 ай бұрын

Don't get me wrong, my predicted winner is Nicaragua but they did Philippines dirty this time

@DAN-lo7fz

8 ай бұрын

No conspiracy theory from obsessed and dishonest and desperate Filipino fans deserve an answer from the organization. Just like disgusting and dishonest conspiracy theories when Donald Trump claimed he won 2020 in a LANDSLIDE even though he’s the biggest loser in the history of the USA Presidency. Get a life! Philippines did not make it in the top 5 simply because no one outside of the Philippines thinks she’s close to being one of the prettier contestants. Her pretend-sexy face is cheesy. Her hair was from the 90s. And she’s lucky to even make it to the Top 10 which she wouldn’t have without the Philippines beauty machine and a Filipino judge in the panel. IT’S OVER, GET OVER IT!!! Sad and disgraceful.

The eloquent speakers such as South Africa, India and Philippines are planned to be taken off from top 10 and 5, they all know these candidates will eat the mic!! But it is sad that the candidate having the best advocacy has been left out when they always point out that advocacy is the most important aspect of Miss Universe. Most importantly, posting online that Philippines is in the top 5 only to be delated shortly after is totally fishy… period.

They really dont want to let Michelle hold the mic. It is a clear and obvious fact.

Thanks for your great review and thoughts this season. Would love to hear your thoughts on the IG story posted by the Miss U org showing Ms Philippines in the top 5 then quickly changed to Ms Thailand. Thanks! 🥂

Great commentary! I predicted correctly first and second place! Keep up the good and objective perspective. bravo!

C'mon, Michelle not being part of the top 5 is not a "surprise", it was a massive "shocker".

@matyverona9407

8 ай бұрын

She deserved up to top 20😊😊

@geeunit831

8 ай бұрын

Not a shocker at all. MMD is overrated lol.

@binsoy728

8 ай бұрын

​@@geeunit831and you're here too. You're showing how of a hater you are.

@multistanergg4296

8 ай бұрын

C'mon don't overreact. A massive shocker was Ireland not making the Top 5 in 2010. Michelle performance in Evening Gown was Top 5 deserving but remember that both swimsuit and evening gown scores are averaged to decide the Top 5 and Philippines wasn't necessarily one of the best in swimsuit out of the Top 5.

@user-xd8nb7qh2w

8 ай бұрын

So true

Thank you for supporting our candidate from the very beginning! 🇨🇱

It is a pleasure to hear your assertive comments, the way you talk, your calmness, your impartiality, I am glad with the with the Top 3 !!! I am from Colombia and I did not expect Camila to go that far..... One thing is seeing them n TV, videos and pictures (Very Deceiving) that to see them In-Person (Disappointing sometimes). Viva Nicaragua...!!!

Michelle not securing a spot in the top 5 was a fair outcome considering the intense competition. The caliber of contestants was exceptionally high, making the selection process challenging. If we were to advocate for Michelle to be in the top 5, we'd face the difficult task of deciding who to remove from their well-deserved placement. The top 5 contestants demonstrated remarkable qualities, contributing to a solid and competitive field. Acknowledging the tough decisions the judges had to make, it's evident that each finalist earned their place through strong performances and exceptional presence on the Miss Universe stage.

A bitter observation from Miss Thailand she didnt even give a warm hug to Miss Nicaragua accepting her defeat..looks to be so bitter😮

@BaboNation

8 ай бұрын

Like a spoiled brat!

@marcarthur2991

8 ай бұрын

I noticed that 😂

@Verity888

8 ай бұрын

Like the hug Venezuela gave R’bonney last year, right?

@BaboNation

8 ай бұрын

@@Verity888 2 wrongs don’t make a right

@Nuchannie

8 ай бұрын

I saw clips taken by the audience in the hall. It's because the staff pulled Miss Thailand out right away so she really didn't have a chance to do anything. And there was no announcement to congratulate her as MU 1st runner up tho😢

Congratulations Miss Universe 2023. You are Phenomenal! love from the Philippines

They did not allowed Philippines to enter top 5 because with those questions , Michelle will easily nailed the questions. Questions are no brainer.

@YouLoveOurSongs

8 ай бұрын

Did you check the real truth about the real top 5? Philippines was removed and replaced by Thailand.

@SakshamSingh-fv9ky

8 ай бұрын

No they just thought even if phillipines make it to top 5 , with those questions they are about to ask Michelle dee wil not perform good anyways, and if she ends up as first runner up or even winning like Catriona gray in 2018 everyone will be hella mad. So they chose the right choice and kept her out of top 5

@nujbasil1653

8 ай бұрын

@@SakshamSingh-fv9ky No. Those questions are non sense questions. Neither of them performs anyways. Very normal questions being asked to kids. Philippines will outshine them that why they did not allow phils to enter top 5

@kennethguinto4862

8 ай бұрын

​@@SakshamSingh-fv9kyhoney QandA in the Ph is much more difficult than in miss Universe just saying.

@angelitoaposaga1627

8 ай бұрын

​@@SakshamSingh-fv9kyif michelle entered top 5 she wouldve murdered those girls 😂 no one in this batch is more eloquent than her .

Another great rundown of yet another Miss Universe. I look forward to your post-pageant thoughts each year Tim. Keep up the top tier pageant content 🙌🏾

Miss Philippines was cleared early in the competition to prevent her from snatching the crown. It would be very obvious if they do that in the top 3 head to head Q&A.

@kramerb3758

8 ай бұрын

They are scared for Nicaragua to go head to head with Ms. Philippines. Why not have the strongest contenders go head to head . Thailand is poor I. Q& A. BOYCOTT Miss Universe!

@rebeccajinh14

8 ай бұрын

Huhu Why complain everytime your fav didn’t win? Accept and move on. Miss Nicaragua won fair and square in the eyes of non-biased viewers. From India🇮🇳

@ConstellationOrion1

8 ай бұрын

@@rebeccajinh14 It's okay to feel that way. You really didn't have a chance this year. 🤣

@rebeccajinh14

8 ай бұрын

@@ConstellationOrion1 Well,I don’t really care much about nationality/which country wins or what not… duhh… 🕊️

We share the same thoughts regarding the "tattoo" gown of MMD. It is beautiful and it does carry amazing tribute and meaning (i'm a mountain guy myself here in the Philippines so this gown was a recognition to other members of the Philippine community). However, this avant garde piece seems to be a hard sell for the Miss Universe. Perhaps if it were to be worn in another Thailand-owned pageant it would have been better. Nonetheless, i agree with Nicaragua winning. Deserved win.

@pagent nerd great job at predicting the finalists … you are superb!

@PageantNerd

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! ❤️🥰

Nice. On-spot review. Thank you

Great Production number. Judges had chosen great Top5 as well. We had great Top 3. Nicaragua deserve the Crown indeed , she's a real star.

I thought Michelle Dee’s gown was edgy and cool, which was her whole vibe during the pageant. She dared stand out by having an edgy, modern look - far from the typical pageant look, and I loved it. Unfortunately, the judges were not ready for the look.

@chantra1ro646

8 ай бұрын

I'm sorry but she's not a winner you guys causing too many drama😅 so desperate for the crown I think the Judge is doing the right thing they're looking for someone who have a brain not a show-off I'm glad Miss Thailand is the first runner-up doesn't matter how many votes she got is depend on her performance and her an appearance 😅😅😅😐🤨🫵🏿

@florencemallari1217

8 ай бұрын

We are not desperate for a crown, we are just stating facts. And we evidence.

@josefatomaroy3947

8 ай бұрын

Correct good decision. But we are still proud because she is the best and be top 5. Miss philipines

@chantra1ro646

8 ай бұрын

@@josefatomaroy3947 yeah of course but she's not a winner lol 😆 😂 we need to 👏 for the winner not the top 5 ok 😉 😄 🤣

@PungiFungi

8 ай бұрын

More like the judges saw her persona onstage was not authentic. I saw Michelle speak during interviews and the woman I saw speaking is not the woman I saw last night competing. Michelle McLean had said a winner is one who is onstage with her authentic self. The judges can usually catch on who’s authentic and who’s just putting on a performance.

So why do they still call it Miss Universe if they are allowing married women and men to compete? It should be called Miss, Mr, and Mrs Universe. What a screwed up world we live in!

It was really expected that Nicaragua will win for the first time in Miss Universe history…. The biggest surprise for me is Miss Australia when she made the top 3 and my biggest disappointment it feels like Miss Philippines was robbed for top 5, she has a great performance that night especially her evening gown….

@PungiFungi

8 ай бұрын

Australia was there by default because Puerto Rico got nervous and Colombia was a one issue woman…being a mother. Australia’s answer was the usual pageant response but she didn’t mess up in her delivery. I think she edged out Colombia by a small margin.

Can you also add in your post-pageant note about statics of women sporting short hair winning the title? I think it's the first time in years that we've since a short-haired girl won the crown.

@massimochiacchia798

8 ай бұрын

Zozi from Sourh Africa won with short natural hair.

@ML-xh6rd

8 ай бұрын

I don't know if I would call Nicaragua's hair short; although it is definitely shorter than most competitors. I have believed for a good while that it would be difficult for a non-black queen with short hair to secure the crown; Philippines being this year's example. It may happen someday soon but I can't recall the last time it happened.

Congrats, your predictions went very well.

I agree, Miss Philippines should’ve made Top 5. I thought her black evening gown looked stunning on her but it also reminded me of R’Bonney’s fierce black evening gown earlier this year.

@PungiFungi

8 ай бұрын

That is why she didn’t make top 5. All titleholders are unique and do not remind you of anybody else but themselves.

Try to react on the post of the Miss Universe top 5 that Philippines was in it, but they announced Thailand instead.

EL Salvador knocked it out of the ballpark hosting!!! One of the best live shows I’ve seen in a while!!!

@PungiFungi

8 ай бұрын

Not quite. Wish the national costumes are back for the opening and the choreography was cringey. They had the girls just writhe their shoulders in a come hither way and I can see some of the contestants were embarrassed doing such lame moves. And talked about imitating the imitator, all the girls introduced themselves like it was Miss Grand International. All of the hosts make me lose brain cells listening to their inane chatter. I do give them credit in recognizing Bob Barker and Marisol Malaret and El Salvador’s Miss Congeniality who was an MU runner up.

Nicaragua deserves the crown. But Philippines also deserves to be in the top 5

The evening gown segment is a combo of visuals and projection. The judges aren't there to listen or look for the meaning behind the symbolism of the gown design. It was a refreshing change from the gold and silver gowns no doubt but came out harsh and severe and i thinkits what did her in. But she made us Pinoys proud with her overall performance. Salamat Michelle

@PungiFungi

8 ай бұрын

Michelle should’ve gone for a softer look more in line with her personality. The styling she got was too severe and avant garde and not her at all. The judges picked up that she was showcasing a persona, instead of being her real self.

Some translator didn't do their job very well. Sometimes, candidates cannot find good words in aswering the question but when it is being translated into english, the translator will add up to the answer that will make the answer sounds good and relevant.

@SUSHADALOVE

7 ай бұрын

Really..Antonia's answer if Contest in Israel..she may definitely be crowned..in Thailand where War is a common occurrence... even the Pakistani media praised her response.

HI PGN - have been here since the beginning. When you will cover LIVE? SUGGESTED TOPIC - If you could back in time , which pageants would you have wanted to cover live? and why? 2004 Jennifer Hawkins? 2015 Las Vegas? WDYT?

I love the top three😊

Wanting Miss Universe Philippines Michelle Marquez-Dee to win is a tough one to ask but not impossible. Wanting her to be in the top 5 is what she truly deserves. Talk about fair and honest to goodness evaluation and judging.

Siera Bearchell could “somewhat” be considered plus size and she made it to top 10 her year!

Hey PN - always good to see your stats and recaps. I thought it would be fun, what with Miss Nicaragua having just won (a country not known for placing that often), to do a summary of the delegates who’ve won a) without ever before placing b) after placing once c) on their first shot d) and so on. Finland, France (for obvious reasons, as the pageant was young), Puerto Rico, Lebanon and Botswana come to mind. But I’ll leave it up to you - as the beautiful pageant nerd that you are - to come up with all the stats. Cheers.

@PageantNerd

8 ай бұрын

Hi Robert! Thanks for your kind words and for your fabulous suggestion. I love it! I love making historic videos that have a relevance to recent events, so this fits the bill perfectly. As you may have seen I’ve covered drought breakers but one about something like “beginner’s luck” or “out of the blue” wins. Love it! I’ll get onto some TPN research 😘

@robertmoya1868

8 ай бұрын

@@PageantNerd 😘😘😘😘

@robertmoya1868

8 ай бұрын

If you ever come to Puerto Rico, you must look me up. I’ve been bestowed the title of Mayor of Condado Beach. (The gay section).

for me it was a three way tie. It was the board of judges final decision for Ms. nicaragua (1st crown ever). thank you so much. They're all great contestants mu2023. pageant from all over the universe. El salvador govt & people.Luv & Peace. Godbless all

@omarcastillo5808

6 ай бұрын

Sorry you don't know much about it ..experts around the globe had Nicaragua as winner, finilist .top 3 etc

Michelle can very good the Q and A thats why they dont let it comes to top 5.

@ronnieinsigne8783

8 ай бұрын

You are right 100%

Paula resigning must mean something, even Esther who’s been very dedicated to her job left first back in May. And posted something right away after Paula announced her resignation. And mind you, Anne didn’t know about the resignation. Anyway, I’m very happy for Nicaragua for bagging their first Miss U crown. She did outperform everyone on stage. But the voice for change has been disregarded I think in my opinion coz none of the top 3 made it to the top 10 voice for change.

Hi TPN! Can you please make a video about Winning gowns nerdy facts such as winning colors, styles etc. Nerdy facts on winning gowns with gloves , capes etc. Congratulations and keep up the great work. Respectfully yours 🤗💪😍

Great video! Miss Universe in Mexico is always WILD, we need to go hahaha

I would like to correct that Miss Nepal is NOT the first plus size delegate to enter the cut in Miss Universe, the first plus size to place is SARA BIERCHEL Miss Canada who competed in 2016. About the results,I absolutely agree that Nicaragua won, she's our #1 favorite and the crowd favorite too even during preliminaries. Though I'm shocked Miss Philippines was eliminated after her very impressive EG, I think Philippines should be in Top 5 instead of Puerto Rico

Miss Brazil also deserved a classification… Once more, nobody attempted to her beautiful.. She behaved and performed very well. She was spontaneous and confidente! Unfortunately, there is a plot against brazilian contestants! It is not possible that none of them be perfect!

I loved how they combined the IMG coronation tracks for the finale (the one used for Pia, Demi, Cat and Zozi and the one for Iris)

@jabxverdida

8 ай бұрын

I was crying earlier because they used the IMG soundtrack ❤❤❤

Nicaragua answer in Spanish, to Win d Crowds in El Salvador, she can Speak in English too. Congrats to Her

@PungiFungi

8 ай бұрын

She is not a fluent English speaker like Puerto Rico or Thailand or even Chile, who obviously had lived in the US given how she sounded like an American.

I actually really didn’t like Thailands answer. It just seemed very ingenuous and more that she picked and Inspiring woman who is well known. Forgetting the fact that Malala was attacked, shot in the head, has permanent injuries and continues to deal with very serious threats towards her. I don’t think anyone would actually want to live as her for a year, which is what makes her inspiring, because nobody should have to go through what she did and continues to.

Miss Nicaragua is quite deserving for the crown yet Miss Philippines was robbed ,she should be in the top 5.

Hello, I believe that the right person did win, Miss Nicaragua. I was concerned that Miss Thailand might win due to the concern of making money for the Miss Universe organization since the Asian market for beauty pageants seems to be more profitable. I was surprised that Miss Columbia was not in the top 3. In the end the person that did the best job did win the title.

@PungiFungi

8 ай бұрын

Given how Nicaragua was celebrating in the streets, it makes business sense to expand the popularity of the pageants by letting other countries win when they do sent a deserving candidate, instead of the usual powerhouses. In fact the powerhouse countries took up half the top 20 spots.

Always enjoy the 'Nerdy facts'. I am just glad that Philippines is back on the semi finals again this year, it will take another decade to build that momentum again. I was shocked that Philippines did not make it to the top 5, but not surprise. Everyone knows how good Michelle on answering question. if she's on top 5, its over for everyone. Top 5 questions are all mediocre questions with all the girls 'pageant' answer. Puerto Rico made an obvious "pageant crime" on stage that I think the judges notice it too. Requesting for an Interpreter, then answer it with perfect English. By listening to the Interpreter, gives her enough time to think for her answer, while she already understands the judge question from the start. At least Miss Nicaragua answered the question genuinely. And finally I still don't get why Miss Australia is on top 3, apart from she's giving "Jennifer Hawkins" vibe, I should be happy that Australia place this year though. anyway great video. 😂

@PageantNerd

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your support, Nino - very much appreciated! I also appreciate you leaving your detailed comments… It’s true Michelle would’ve relished the chance to do a Q&A round, as would a few others, namely Bryoni and Noelia. Of course Michelle advanced a round further than both of them, but at the end of the day Michelle finished in the Top 10 and it had nothing to do with “dark forces” not wanting her to get in front of a microphone. She didn’t make the Top 5 because the judges selected other delegates to advance. Anyway, I could keep going, but it’s probably best I stop there! Thanks again for your kind words and generosity. All the best to you!

@PungiFungi

8 ай бұрын

If Puerto Rico used the interpreter to buy a few seconds of time to think, it did not worked as she lost her nerves and totally freeze up.

@ninoian

8 ай бұрын

@@PageantNerd To be honest. I’m just rooting for Michelle to get the semi finals, to see her swimsuit and long gown. When I saw her long gown, I was pretty sure that she is going to be on the top 5. Anyway there’s always next year.

Hello TPN is Ms Nicaragua SP somewhat related to Ms Universe of 1986 BPT?

@PageantNerd

8 ай бұрын

I don’t believe so, no - I think it’s just an interesting coincidence, much the same as Amelia Vega (DR MU 2003) and Paulina Vega (COL MU 2014)!

I knew Australia will be a pleasant surprise. The ultimate dark horse run.

@jameswalker68

8 ай бұрын

Australia here - wasn't she great! So pleased for her, and that she made it so far and got to the top 3 :)

@jxt1661

8 ай бұрын

@@jameswalker68 She was actually not in most people's radar. I only actually knew of her a day before prelims in one of the random videos showing the girls buzzing through the venue. The crowd loved her and I saw why. She is simply beautiful and charming. And she pulled a surprise during the final. She was so refreshing to look at and seemed very lovely as person too. Congrats to Australia!

@jameswalker68

8 ай бұрын

@@jxt1661 I agree with everything you say here! I think Australia is often not on the radar at Miss Universe - we are used to it! LOL. Unfortunately the national competition here isn't a big deal - I don't know anyone apart from me that takes an interest in it! But like you, had seen a couple of short clips of her, and felt she may have been one to watch. So very happy for Nicaragua as well - amazing delegate and well deserved winner :)

Greetings handsome, I'm Puertorican and live in Michigan, USA for over 35 years. Love the idea of having 6 Miss Universe tittles for the island, but Miss Nicaragua was Miss Universe since she won her own national tittle! Also Australian "nerd", really LOVE your videos regarding Miss Universe and appreciate all of your amazing information!!!! 😁 Johann

I only had a list of 13 contestants and of those, seven made it in to the semi-finals with Miss Namibia being one of them! All of the final three were on my list, but I have known for months that Sheynnis was going to win the crown.

@PungiFungi

8 ай бұрын

She was a favorite the moment she won her national pageant which you can still watch on MU’s KZread channel. And with zero sash factor working to her advantage.

@dhutch457

8 ай бұрын

@@PungiFungiShe reminds me very much of the queens we used to see back in the 60s and 70s.

I love your videos 🎉😊❤

Take heed from Natalie Glebova who likes to look a glass as half-full than half-empty. Though Miss PH was not included in the top 5, she won more special prizes in dollar terms than the runners-up--$12,000 for her advocacy and a luxury carnival cruise! Congrats on your spot-on predictions!!

Ms Dee’s gown was so unique and stunning…

Aside from being the ONLY pageant nerd valid to be called so, you are a serene, correct and really agreable "commentator" on the topic. I suscribed at munute three, though I desagree in some points, ja ja ja ja ja ❤ PD: English is not my mother language but yours is my model to follow. ¡Hugs!

@PageantNerd

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for such kind words! It’s not possible to agree on all points, that’s for sure! I couldn’t at all tell English isn’t your first language - where are you from? ❤️

@angelajanedherrerahenao9070

7 ай бұрын

@@PageantNerd Thank you for your answer, Sir. I am from Medellín, Colombia. My first language is Spanish. I try to communicate in English but I've never visited an English-speaking country.🤭🤭🤭💖

@PageantNerd

7 ай бұрын

Your English is excellent considering you’ve never been to an English-speaking country. Hopefully you’ll get to visit one soon! Likewise I hope to make it to Colombia! ❤️

@angelajanedherrerahenao9070

7 ай бұрын

@@PageantNerd Your words are deep warmth to my soul, believe me... 💖💝💖💝💖

I like this video. The gentleman was very honest about his predicted outcomes

My impression of Filipino fans after reading from all over the web for past 10 years. As long as Philippines doesn't take the crown, it's an unfair competition. They even want to boycott the pageant. I think that will be worse because all Filipino fans breath, eat and feed on pageants. Imagine not taking part in Miss Universe.

@MyDogRescuer

8 ай бұрын

So our candidate got all the 3 important awards. She is the only candidate to have achieved that in the history of MU. So, do you think it is fair that the only woman who has achieved that has not given a chance in the top 5? lol. We love MU, but this Lady Boys Narcissist Owners of pageants make pageants cheap. lol. Anyway, the real reason why Filipino fans are screaming foul is because the ART Insta Top 5 image includes Philippines and Not Thailand, but few minutes after, they changed it. Is it our fault to doubt, after seeing the released a Top 5 in MU El Salvador insta, which includes Philippines first? lol. You will be an idi0t to just let it pass, after seeing it with your own eyes. lol