Miss Universe 2024 was the 73rd edition of Miss Universe pageant, held at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City. Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark is the newly crowned Miss Universe 2024, making history as the first contestant from Denmark to win the title.¹ ² She beat out 124 other hopefuls from around the globe, participating in swimwear, evening gown, and national costume competitions before being crowned. Theilvig, a 21-year-old competitive dancer, entrepreneur, and aspiring lawyer, was crowned by Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico.