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Miss Universe reveals all-female selection committee for 2023 pageant

The Miss Universe organization has a comittee made up of musicians, sports journalists, beauty experts, and more.


Maria Loreto
Senior Writer
JANUARY 11, 2023 2:15 PM EST

The Miss Universe organization has revealed their committee for their upcoming pageant. The selection committee is made out of all women who work in various industries, among them, sports, beauty, and music.

The announcement was made on the organization’s official Instagram. “The #71stMISSUNIVERSE Competition will air LIVE around the world on January 14, 2023,” announced the account. “Head to the Miss Universe app (link in bio) and vote your favorite delegate into the semifinals.”

The selection committee will select the winner among 80 candidates that will be participating in the pageant. The event will be hosted in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Ximena Navarrete

Ximena Navarrete is an actress and TV host. She was Miss Universe in the year 2010 and is the second Mexican woman to hold the title.

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Big Freedia

Big Freedia is a rapper from New Orleans, who’s worked with performers like Beyonce, Lizzo, and more.

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Mara Martin

The American model and athlete will be a part of this year’s Miss Universe.

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Wendy Fitzwilliam

Wendy Fitzwilliam was the second Miss Universe to belong from Trinidad and Tobago.

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Emily Austin

Sports journalist Emily Austin will also be involved in the judging panel for Miss Universe.

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Olivia Quido

The beauty expert and founder of O Skin Med Spa shared her excitement over being involved in the pageant on her Instagram. “I’m so honored and humbled to be given this opportunity. Thank you Miss Universe!” she wrote.

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Myrka Dellanos

The actress and Telemundo icon will also be a part of this year’s Miss Universe pageant. “What an honor to be on the selection committee for Miss Universe this year! What an amazing experience. See you all on Saturday night!” she wrote.

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Sweta Patel

Sweta Patel is the Vice President of Growth Marketing & Merchandising at Roku.

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Olivia Jordan

Jordan is the former Miss USA and 2015’s Miss Universe runner-up.

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Kathleen Ventrella

Kathleen Ventrella is the Chief Marketing Officer at ImpactWayv.