The 71st Miss Universe pageant officially commences with the expected arrival of delegates in the United States, even though a handful of the contenders have already made an earlier trip there for some last-minute preparations. | diyarista
On-camera rehearsals are scheduled in the US on Jan. 12 and 13, while the dress rehearsals will be done the morning of the coronation day on Jan. 14. The live telecast of the final competition is scheduled on Jan. 14 at 7 p.m., .
This is a transition year for the popular international competition, with the acquisition of Thai media mogul Anne Jakrajutatip of Bangkok-based JKN conglomerate of the full ownership of the Miss Universe Organization , that includes all three pageants Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss Teen USA. The Philippines currently has four Miss Universe titleholders — Gloria Diaz , Margie Moran , Pia Wurtzbach , and Catriona Gray .
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