MISS USA IS MISS UNIVERSE 2022

By Ayaan Paul Chowdhury [{ "selector": ".forfx-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".tteck-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-196px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The New Winner

Miss USA R’Bonney Gabriel has been crowned Miss Universe 2022. Photo: Getty Images [{ "selector": ".btlww-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-58.09px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

In Second Place

Photo: Getty Images Miss Venezuela Amanda Dudamel was the runner-up at this year's pageant. [{ "selector": ".mugjn-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-58.09px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The Second Runner-up

Miss Dominican Republic Andreina Martinez was judged the second runner-up. Photo: Getty Images [{ "selector": ".gfecw-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-58.09px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Miss Universe 2021

Miss Universe 2021, India's Harnaaz Sandhu, passed the crown on to Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel. Photo: Getty Images [{ "selector": ".aedcq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-58.09px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

A History of Winners

Photo: Instagram/MissUniverse Sandhu was the third Indian to win the title, after Sushmita Sen and Lara Dutta. [{ "selector": ".qqdcp-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-58.09px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

A Touching Tribute

Photo: Instagram/laraduttafc Sandhu paid a tribute to Sushmita Sen and Lara Dutta with her beautiful black gown. [{ "selector": ".rbfrs-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-58.09px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The Competition

This year, 84 women from across the world competed for the coveted Miss Universe crown. Photo: Getty Images [{ "selector": ".atait-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-58.09px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Miss India 2022

Miss India Divita Rai made it to the Top 16 at the event, but not till Top 5. Photo: Getty Images [{ "selector": ".onpxt-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-58.09px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Warring Parties

Miss Russia and Miss Ukraine raised eyebrows with their costumes in the costume round. Photo: Getty Images [{ "selector": ".kgapf-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-58.09px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The Magical Moment

This is the moment R'Bonney Gabriel was announced the new Miss Universe. Video: Twitter [{ "selector": ".mfxjn-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-58.09px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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