R’Bonney Gabriel, Miss USA 2022, was crowned Miss Universe on January 15 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Miss Venezuela and Miss Dominican Republic emerged as runner-ups. India’s Divita Rai, who made it to the top 16, missed out on succeeding the 70th Miss Universe, Harnaaz Sandhu. The beauty pageant took place at the Ernest N Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, where women from 84 countries participated for the title.