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Nov 10, 2026
Nicaragua Wins Miss Universe 2026 'La Gran Despedida' Fan Send-Off Contest
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Nicaragua's Jasmine Blandford was named the winner of "La Gran Despedida," an initiative by the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) that recognized the send-off celebrations candidates' followers organized around the world before the contestants' arrival in…
Nov 7, 2026
Bulgaria’s Miss Universe 2026 Contestant Withdraws After Car Crash
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Ana-Maria Babau, Bulgaria's representative in Miss Universe 2026, will not compete in this year's edition, to be held in Puerto Rico, after a car crash left her physically unable to take part, the Miss Universe Bulgaria Organization confirmed on Saturday in a…

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