Manila, Jan 30, 2017 (AFP) : Miss France was crowned Miss Universe on Monday in a made-for-television spectacle free of last year’s dramatic mix-up but with a dash of political controversy as the finalists spoke out on the refugee crisis and other hot-button global issues. Mittenaere, 24, edged out Miss Haiti, the first runner-up, and Miss Colombia the second runner-up. In the final question round, Miss France highlighted the benefits of open borders when asked about the global refugee crisis.”In France we want to have the most globalisation that we can. Miss Universe candidate Iris Mittenaere of France waves to the audience after winning the title in the Miss Universe pageant at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila – AFP. The mistake featured prominently on Monday’s show, with candidates and the home audience often ribbing Harvey about it.”Steve, I never got to thank you but thank you for making me the most popular Miss Universe,” Wurtzbach told Harvey at the opening of show.

Source: The Star January 30, 2017 04:28 UTC