Miss Universe 2024 winner is Victoria Kjaer Theilvig of Denmark

Miss Denmark Victoria Kjaer Theilvig is the brand new Miss Universe 2024, the primary Danish contestant to take the crown.

“Who’re you?” a handler requested her moments after her crowning on Saturday night time, in video shared to the competitors’s official Instagram account. “Miss Universe!” she shrieked excitedly, leaping up and down.

The 21-year-old describes herself as an animal safety advocate, entrepreneur and former professional dancer.

The morning after her win, she posted footage of herself in a resort bathrobe, sporting her crown and displaying her sash. “First dawn as Miss Universe,” Kjaer wrote, “Waking up with gratitude, goals, and a crown − able to embrace this unbelievable journey.”

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She completed forward of Miss Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina, named first runner-up. Miss Mexico Maria Fernanda Beltran Figueroa, Miss Thailand Opal Suchata Chuangsri and Miss Venezuela Ileana Marquez Pedroza rounded out the highest 5.

Miss USA Alma Cooper, who gained her crown after a controversial 12 months wherein a earlier titleholder resigned, didn’t place within the competitors.

The 73rd Miss Universe competitors was held in Mexico Metropolis, the nation’s first time welcoming the occasion in 17 years. Mario López and Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo hosted, with stay commentary by Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Grey and Zuri Corridor.

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