Representatives from 30 countries were selected for the final.
Sarah Dzafce was elected Miss Finland in September. Timur Yilmaz
Miss Universe is chosen today.
Finland sent to the competition Sarah Dzafcenwho said that he had been ill since the beginning of the week.
However, when introducing himself and the country he represented on stage, Dzafce looked energetic and happy. The live broadcast started at three in the morning.
After the introductions, the contestants were eliminated with a heavy hand, as 30 contestants who will continue in the competition were announced on stage.
This time, Finland did not advance to the top 30 competitors.
The countries or regions represented by those who advanced are India, Guadeloupe, China, Thailand, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Rwanda, Ivory Coast, Colombia, Netherlands, Cuba, Bangladesh, Japan, Puerto Rico, United States, Mexico, Philippines, Zimbabwe, Costa Rica, Malta, Chile, Canada, Croatia, Venezuela, Guatemala, Palestine, Nicaragua, France and Paraguay. In addition, Miss Universum Latina advanced.
There has been a stir around the competition this year. One of the judges, for example, claimed that the 30 finalists of the competition were already chosen before the judges voted.
The Miss Universe organization strongly denies the claim. However, the referee decided to leave the race.
Another judge withdrew from the competition citing personal reasons.
Competitors have also left the competition. Represented Iceland Helena O’Connor and represented Germany Diana Fast withdrew citing personal reasons.