R’Bonney Gabriel from the USA is Miss Universe 2022. At the grand finale of the 71st Miss Universe contest, which took place last week, Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu handed a bouquet of flowers, draped in the winner’s sash and crowned the diva onstage at the Competition. She was dressed in a crystal covered gown and enthralling jewellery. Amanda Dudamel of Venezuela finished in second place in the 71st competition, with Andreina Martinez of the Dominican Republic coming in second. Over 80 women from all over the world competed for the coveted title of Miss Universe during the three-hour competition. Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel, 28, a fashion designer from Houston, Texas, who travelled four hours to compete, was crowned Miss Universe. Her father is Filipino, while her mother is American. She stated that she wanted to use her title as Miss Universe 2022 to be a "transformational leader."
Harnaaz was seen getting emotional as she walked the stage, dressed in a shimmering black corset dress with a trail that was an ode to former Miss Universes. She had brought home the Miss Universe title in 2021. Before that, Lara Dutta was crowned Miss Universe in 2000 and Sushmita Sen in 1994. Harnaaz has been promoting body positivity and women's empowerment for the past two years, urging women all over the world to accept and love themselves as they are.
Divita Rai of India reached the top 16, but she was unable to make it into top 5.