Hyderabad rolled out the crimson carpet for the grand finale of the 72nd Miss World pageant because the contestants and friends began trooping in at 5 p.m. on Saturday (May 31, 2025), forward of the primary occasion, which started at 6:30 p.m. Inside the packed venue, hundreds of attendees have been seated in colour-coded sections, based mostly on the passes they have been issued.
The spectacular opening on the Hitex Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad, marked the end result of a month-long celebration of magnificence, expertise, and objective. As the night unfolded, the world watched in anticipation to witness the crowning of the following Miss World.
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Hosting the night are Stephanie del Valle, Miss World 2016, and Indian tv presenter Sachiin Kumbhar. The duo opened the ceremony by reflecting on the worldwide journey of the contestants over the previous month, tracing their experiences throughout occasions and challenges that led to the finale.
The first main second of the night got here as contestants took to the stage in teams, starting with these representing the Americas and Caribbean, adopted by Africa, Europe, and lastly Asia and Oceania. Representing India, Nandini Gupta acquired a thunderous cheer from the gang as she stepped onto the stage, with the house viewers exhibiting overwhelming assist.
Published – May 31, 2025 07:32 pm IST
