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Miss World 2026 news
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The gist
Miss World 2026 finale is set for Sept. 5 in Nha Trang, Vietnam. The 75th edition crowns a winner among 111 contestants.
Background
Miss World, first held in 1951, is celebrating its 75th anniversary with the 73rd edition taking place in Vietnam. The finale is scheduled for September 5 at April 2 Square in Nha Trang, with 111 national ambassadors competing. The event will be streamed live on various platforms including YouTube and JioHotstar.
How it unfolded
- Jun 7, 2026Marie Kemlyne Félix was crowned Miss World Haiti, selected from 11 finalists.
- Aug 30, 2026Haiti's Félix remains in the competition after Top Model events in Vietnam.
- Sep 2, 2026Miss World Uganda Trivia Elle Muhoza wears a C-section-inspired gown, drawing attention.
- Sep 3, 2026India's Nikita Porwal performs in the Dances of the World round, with internet reactions.
- Sep 4, 2026Finale details announced: held at April 2 Square, Nha Trang, at 7 p.m. local time.
- Sep 5, 2026Grand finale takes place, with 111 contestants vying for the crown.
Who’s saying what
- Public
- Internet users praised Nikita Porwal's dance performance, with comments like 'All Eyes On You'.
- Analysts
- Streaming on Fawesome and YouTube reflects Miss World's push to modernize and reach global audiences.