The Rigorous Road to the Crown: Understanding How Miss Universe is Chosen

The scores from the preliminary competitions and the closed-door interviews are tallied to determine a select group of semifinalists. The number of semifinalists can vary from year to year but typically ranges from 15 to 20. These semifinalists represent the contestants who have made the strongest overall impression on the preliminary judges across all categories of evaluation. The announcement of the semifinalists marks a significant milestone in the competition, as it narrows down the field and sets the stage for the final rounds of judging that will take place during the live telecast.