Miss Universe Master Of Ceremonies, Color Commentators, Backstage Hosts / Web Hosts And Venue, Performers, Official Broadcaster and Owners

Bob Russell was the first host of Miss Universe from 1952 - 1957 

Byron Palmer, the second to host the Miss Universe pageant hosted the show twice in 1958 and 1959

Charles Collingwood hosted the show in 1960 when the pageant was moved to Miami Beach, Florida after nine years of the pageant in Long Beach, California.

Johnny Carson hosted the 10th anniversary of the pageant in 1961. 

Gene Rayburn hosted the pageant twice in 1962 and 1963 

 

Jack Linkletter hosted the show three times from 1964 - 1966 

 

Bob Barker holds the record for the longest hosting of the Miss Universe pageant. He hosted the show 21 times from 1967 - 1987. 

 

Dick Clark hosted the pageant four times from 1990 - 1993. His Dick Clark Productions, Inc. also produced both the Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants in the early 90s. 

 

Mario Lopez hosted the show twice in 2007 and 2020

Steve Harvey is the host of the pageant in 2021. He also hosted the show from 2015 - 2019

 

June Lockhart is the female co-presenter of the show from 1965 - 1971

 

Helen O'Connell holds the record for the longest female co-presenter of the show. She co-presented the show nine times from 1972 - 1980 

Here is the list of Miss Universe Presenters, Color Commentators, Backstage Hosts  / Web Hosts, Venues, Performers, and their Official Broadcasters

Year    Name Of Host(s)                                             Venue                                          Broadcaster

      
1952 - Bob Russell           Long Beach Municipal Auditorium,                                        -
                                                Long Beach, CA, USA
1953 - Bob Russell           Long Beach Municipal Auditorium,                                        -
                                                Long Beach, CA, USA
1954 - Bob Russell           Long Beach Municipal Auditorium,                                        -
                                                Long Beach, CA, USA
1955 - Bob Russell           Long Beach Municipal Auditorium,                                        -
                                                Long Beach, CA, USA
1956 - Bob Russell           Long Beach Municipal Auditorium,                                     -
                                                Long Beach, CA, USA
1957 - Bob Russell           Long Beach Municipal Auditorium,                                       -
                                                Long Beach, CA, USA
1958 - Byron Palmer                        Long Beach Municipal Auditorium,                                       -
            Dave Barry (co-presenter)            Long Beach, CA, USA
1959 - Byron Palmer    Long Beach Municipal Auditorium,          KTTV
                                                Long Beach, CA, USA
1960 - Charles Collingwood    Miami Beach Municipal Auditorium,           CBS
                                                  Miami Beach, FL, USA
1961 - Johnny Carson               Miami Beach Municipal Auditorium,           CBS
                                                  Miami Beach, FL, USA
1962 - Gene Rayburn               Miami Beach Municipal Auditorium,            CBS
                                                  Miami Beach, FL, USA
1963 - Gene Rayburn               Miami Beach Municipal Auditorium,            CBS
           John Charles Daly         Miami Beach, FL, USA
           Arlene Francis (co-presenter)

1964 -  Jack Linkletter (presenter)             Miami Beach Municipal Auditorium,     CBS
            John Charles Daly (co-presenter)   Miami Beach, FL, USA   
            Arlene Francis (co-presenter)

1965 -  Jack Linkletter                             Miami Beach Municipal Auditorium       CBS
            Pat Boone (co-presenter)             Miami Beach, FL, USA
            June Lockhart (co-presenter)

1966 -  Jack Linkletter                            Miami Beach Municipal Auditorium        CBS
            Pat Boone (co-presenter)            Miami Beach, FL, USA
            June Lockhart (co-presenter)

1967 -  Bob Barker                                Miami Beach Municipal Auditorium      CBS
            June Lockhart (co-presenter)     Miami Beach, FL, USA
1968 -  Bob Barker                                Miami Beach Municipal Auditorium       CBS
            June Lockhart (co-presenter)     Miami Beach, FL, USA
1969 -  Bob Barker                                Miami Beach Municipal Auditorium       CBS
            June Lockhart (co-presenter)     Miami Beach, FL, USA
1970 -  Bob Barker                                Miami Beach Municipal Auditorium       CBS
            June Lockhart (co-presenter)    Miami Beach, FL, USA
1971 -  Bob Barker                               Miami Beach Municipal Auditorium        CBS
            June Lockhart (co-presenter)    Miami Beach, FL, USA
1972 - Bob Barker                                     Cerromar Beach Hotel                          CBS
            Helen O'Connell (co-presenter)      Dorado, Puerto Rico
1973 -  Bob Barker                               Odeon of Herod Atticus Ampitheater       CBS, ERT1
            Helen O'Connell (co-presenter)         Athens, Greece
1974 -  Bob Barker                                        Folk Arts Theater                             CBS, KBS
            Helen O'Connell (co-presenter)       Manila, Philippines
1975 -  Bob Barker                                     National Gymnasium                          CBS
            Helen O'Connell (co-presenter)     San Salvador, El Salvador
1976 -  Bob Barker                                     Lee Theater, Hong Kong                 CBS, TVB
            Helen O'Connell (co-presenter)
1977 -  Bob Barker                                        Teatro Nacional                       CBS, Color Vision
            Helen O'Connell (co-presenter)     Santo Domingo, Dominican Rep.
1978 -  Bob Barker                                Centro de Conveciones de Acapulco   CBS, Televisa
            Helen O'Connell (co-presenter)       Acapulco, Mexico
            Corinna Tsopei (co-presenter)
            Margarita Moran (co-presenter)
1979 -  Bob Barker                                 Perth Entertainment Centre    CBS, Seven Network (TVW-7)
            Helen O'Connell (co-presenter)        Perth, Australia
            Jane Kennedy (co-presenter)
1980 -  Bob Barker                                  Sejong Cultural Center             CBS, KBS
            Helen O'Connell (co-presenter)     Seoul, South Korea
            Jane Kennedy (co-presenter)
1981 -  Bob Barker                                  Minskoff Theater                    CBS, WCBS-TV
            Elke Sommer (co-presenter)       New York City, NY, USA

1982 -  Bob Barker                                  Coliseo Amauta                      CBS, Panamericana
            Joan Van Ark (co-presenter)        Lima, Peru
1983 -  Bob Barker                                  Kiel Auditorium                      CBS, KMOX-TV
            Joan Van Ark (co-presenter)        St. Louis, MO, USA
1984 -  Bob Barker                          James L. Knight Convention Center    CBS, WTVJ
             Joan Van Ark(co-presenter)       Miami, Florida, USA
1985 -  Bob Barker                       James L. Knight Convention Center     CBS, WTVJ
            Joan Van Ark (co-presenter)       Miami, Florida, USA

1986 -  Bob Barker                             Atlapa Convention Centre                CBS, TVN
            Mary Frann (co-presenter)        Panama City, Panama
1987 - Bob Barker                               HarbourFront Centre,                      CBS, SBC
           Mary Frann (co-presenter)              Singapore

1988 - Alan Thicke                                Lin Kou Stadium                          CBS, CTS
           Tracy Scoggins (co-presenter)      Taipei, Taiwan

1989 - John Forsythe                   Fiesta Americana Condesa Hotel        CBS, Televisa 
           Emma Samms (co-presenter)      Cancun, Mexico
           Karen Baldwin (co-presenter)

1990 - Dick Clark                            Shubert Theatre, Los Angeles        CBS, KCBS-TV
           Leeza Gibbons (co-presenter)      California, USA
           Margaret Gardiner (co-presenter)

1991 - Dick Clark                     Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts     CBS, KLAS-TV
            Leeza Gibbons (co-presenter)   Las Vegas, NV, USA
            Angela Visser (co-presenter)

1992 -  Dick Clark                Queen Sirikit National Convention Center      CBS, Channel 7
            Leeza Gibbons (co-presenter)        Bangkok, Thailand
            Angela Visser (co-presenter)

1993 - Dick Clark                        Auditorio Nacional, Mexico City         CBS, TV Azteca
            Cecilia Bolocco (co-presenter)         Mexico
            Angela Visser (co-presenter)

1994 -  Bob Goen                             PICC, Pasay, Metro Manila              CBS, ABS-CBN
            Arthel Neville (co-presenter)          Philippines
            Angela Visser

1995 -  Bob Goen                         Windhoek Country Club Resort     CBS, Namibian Broadcasting
            Daisy Fuentes (co-presenter)      Windhoek, Namibia                               Corp.

1996 -  Bob Goen                     Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts        CBS, KLAS-TV
            Marla Maples Trump (co-presenter)     Las Vegas, NV, USA

1997 - George Hamilton                   Miami Beach Convention Center       CBS, WFOR-TV
           Marla Maples Trump (co-presenter)     Miami Beach, FL, USA

1998 - Jack Wagner                              Stan Sheriff Arena, Honolulu          CBS, KGMB
            Ali Landry  (co-presenter)                 Hawaii, USA
            Julie Moran (co-presenter)

1999 - Jack Wagner                            Chaguaramas Convention Centre        CBS, TTT
            Ali Landry  (co-presenter)     Chaguaramas, Trinidad & Tobago
            Julie Moran (co-presenter)

2000 - Sinbad                                           Eleftheria Indoor Hall                   CBS, CyBC
           Ali Landry  (co-presenter)                Nicosia, Cyprus
           Julie Moran (co-presenter)

2001 -  Elle MacPherson                Coliseo  Ruben Rodriguez                       CBS
            Naomi Campbell                   Bayamon, Puerto Rico
            Todd Newton (co-presenter)
            Brook Lee (co-presenter)
         
2002 - Phil Simms                          Coliseo Roberto Clemente                      CBS
            Daisy Fuentes                        San Juan, Puerto Rico
            Brook Lee (co-presenter)

2003 - Billy Bush                          Figali Convention Centre                        NBC, TVN
           Daisy Fuentes                       Panama City, Panama

2004 - Billy Bush              Centro de Convenciones, CEMEXPO           NBC, Telemundo
           Daisy Fuentes                         Quito, Ecuador                                   Gamavision

2005 - Billy Bush                               IMPACT Arena                            NBC, Telemundo
           Nancy O'Dell                        Bangkok, Thailand                              Channel 7

2006 - Nancy O'Dell             Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles              NBC, Telemundo
            Carlos Ponce                         California, USA
            Carson Kressley (color commentator)
            Shandi Finnessey (color commentator)

2007 - Mario Lopez                        Auditorio Nacional                       NBC, Telemundo
            Vanessa Minnillo              Mexico City, Mexico                          Televisa

2008 - Jerry Springer                Crown Convention Center                NBC, Telemundo
            Mel B.                               Nha Trang, Vietnam                               VTV

2009 - Billy Bush                  Imperial Ballroom Atlantis                  NBC, Telemundo
           Claudia Jordan                Nassau, Bahamas                                 ZNS - TV

2010 - Bret Michaels           Mandalay Bay Events Center              NBC, Telemundo
            Natalie Morales         Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

2011 - Andy Cohen                       Credicard Hall                           NBC, Telemundo
           Natalie Morales                São Paulo, Brazil                        Rede Bandeirantes
           Jeannie Mai (color commentator)
           Shandi Finnessey (color commentator)

2012 - Andy Cohen           Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino      NBC, Telemundo
            Giuliana Rancic            Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
            Jeannie Mai (color commentator)
            Shamcey Supsup (online host)

2013 - Thomas Roberts       Crocus City Hall, Krasnogorsk             NBC, Telemundo
            Mel B.                              Moscow, Russia                              Channel One
            Jeannie Mai (color commentator)
            Janine Tugonon (online host)

2014 - Natalie Morales       FIU Arena, University Park                  NBC, Telemundo
           Thomas Roberts      Doral, Miami, Florida, USA
           Jeannie Mai (color commentator)

2015 - Steve Harvey                The AXIS, Las Vegas                       Fox, Azteca
            Roselyn Sanchez (co-presenter)   Nevada, USA

2016 - Steve Harvey            Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay                        Fox, Azteca
            Ashley Graham (co-presenter)  Metro Manila, Philippines    Solar Entertainment, ABS-CBN,
            Venus Raj (Chi lounge host)                                                     GMA Network, TV5
         
2017 - Steve Harvey                 The AXIS, Las Vegas                         Fox, Azteca
            Ashley Graham (co-presenter)      Nevada, USA
            Carson Kressley (co-presenter)
            Lu Sierra (co-presenter)

2018 - Steve Harvey           IMPACT Arena, Muang Thong Thani              Fox, Azteca
            Ashley Graham (co-presenter)  Nonthaburi Province, Thailand       PPTV
            Carson Kressley (co-presenter)
            Lu Sierra (co-presenter)

2019 - Steve Harvey           Tyler Perry Studios, Atlanta                      Fox, Telemundo
            Vanessa Minnillo (co-presenter)    Georgia, USA
            Olivia Culpo (co-presenter)

2020 - Mario Lopez            Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino       FYI, Telemundo
           Olivia Culpo            Hollywood, Florida, USA                          Roku (Streaming)

           Cheslie Kryst (co-presenter)

           Demi Leigh Nel-Peters (co-presenter)

           Paulina Vega (co-presenter)

           

2021 - Steve Harvey                                     Universe Dome              Fox, Telemundo 

           Carson Kressley (co-presenter)          Eilat, Israel 

           Cheslie Kryst (co-presenter)

           

2022 - Jeannie Mai                 Ernest N. Morial Convention Center      Roku (Online Streaming)

           Olivia Culpo                New Orleans, Louisiana, USA                Telemundo

           Zuri Hall (color commentaries)

           Catriona Gray (color commentaries)

2023 -  Jeannie Mai                    Gimnasio Nacional José Adolfo Pineda       Roku, Telemundo

            Maria Menounos                San Salvador, El Salvador                        Canal 2 Channel

            Olivia Culpo

            Zuri Hall (color commentaries)

           Catriona Gray (color commentaries)

2024 - Mario Lopez                    Arena CDMX, Mexico City, Mexico       Roku, Telemundo

           Olivia Culpo                                                                                      TV Azteca, USA Network

           Zuri Hall (color commentaries)

           Catriona Gray (color commentaries)

Performers

1961 - Acrobatics
1962 - 1964 - Unknown or None

1965 - Pat Boone
1966 - Pat Boone, Randy Sparks, and The New Christy Minstrel
1967 - Jean-Paul Vignon
1968 - Sandler And Young
1969 - Hal Frazier
1970 - John Rowles
1971 - The Lettermen
1972 - The Lettermen, Chucho Avellanet
1973 -
1974 - Bayanihan Dance Troupe, Pangkat Kawayan Bamboo Orchestra
1975 - Orchestra Auvenil Don Bosco
1976 - Folk and Martial Arts of Hong Kong
1977 - Ballet Folklorico
1978 - Robert Goulet, Violines Mágicos de Villafontana
1979 - Donny Osmond
1980 - Donny Osmond
1981 - Peter Allen, 42nd Street Cast
1982 - Rex Smith, Jose Luis Rodriguez
1983 - John Schneider,  Jose Luis Rodriguez
1984 - Tom Jones, Miami Sound Machine
1985 - Clint Holmes, John Denver
1986 - Miami Sound Machine
1987 - Cultural Dance Group of Singapore
1988 -
1989 - Ballet Folklorico di Quintana Row, Mora Marinaga Mariachi
1990 -
1991 -
1992 - Dance Theater of Thailand
1993 - Mexico Folkloric Dancers
1994 - Peabo Bryson, Bayanihan Folk Dance Company
1995 - Jon Secada
1996 - Michael Crawford
1997 - Enrique Iglesias
1998 - KCi & Jojo
1999 - Julio Iglesias Jr.
2000 - Elvis Crespo, Dave Koz, Montell Jordan, Anna Vissi
2001 - Ricky Martin, La Ley
2002 - Marc Anthony
2003 - Bond, Chayanne
2004 - Gloria Estefan
2005 -
2006 - Chelo
2007 - RBD
2008 - Lady Gaga
2009 - Flo Rida, Kelly Rowland, David Guetta, Heidi Montag
2010 - John Legend, The Roots, Cirque du Soleil
2011 - Bebel Gilberto, Claudia Leitte
2012 - Train, Timomatic
2013 - Emin, Panic! At The Disco, Steven Tyler
2014 - Prince Royce, Nick Jonas, Gavin DeGraw
2015 - Charlie Puth, The Band Perry, Seal
2016 - Flo Rida, Boyz II Men
2017 - Fergie, Rachel Platten
2018 - Ne-Yo
2019 - Ally Brooke

2020 - Luis Fonsi

2021 - Jojo, Noa Kirel 

2022 - Big Freedia, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Amanda Shaw, Tank and the Bangas, Yolanda Adams
2023 - John Legend

2024 - Robin Thicke, Emilio Estefan, Taboo, Vikina, Nico Ruiz, Richaelio, Mexico's Mariachi

Miss Universe Organization Inc. Founders and Owners

1952 - 1957 - Pacific Knitting Mills

1958 - 1967 - Kayser-Roth Corporation

1967 - 1991 - Gulf and Western Industries

1991            - Procter and Gamble

1992 - 1996 - ITT Corp

1996 - 2015 - Donald Trump

2015 - 2022 - WME / IMG

2022 - present - JKN Global Group

Hal Frazier serenaded the semifinalists at the 1969 Miss Universe pageant

 

The Lettermen entertained the audience in the 1971 and 1972 pageant

Julio Iglesias Jr. performed during the evening gown segment of the 48th Miss Universe pageant in 1999 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago

 

Lady Gaga performed during the swimsuit segment of the 57th Miss Universe pageant in 2008 in Nha Trang, Vietnam

 

Ne-Yo dazzled the audience with his electrifying suave moves during the 67th edition of Miss Universe 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand

Getaway to Gigantes Islands, Carles, Iloilo

Gigantes Islands or giant islands are huge rock formations on the white powdery sand beach resort in Gigantes, a part of the town of Carles, Iloilo, the northeastern part of Panay Island in west central Philippines.
Its pristine island and azure waters with its sparkling white sands is comparable to El Nido, Palawan, Philippines because it is unspoiled, isolated and non commercialized area open only for a few tourists. It is also the place of some artifacts discovered few years back, one of our great ancestors, pioneer settlers of the Philippines. Gigantes Islands is also home to some endemic flora and fauna which are critically endangered species. I will never regret visiting this island and if possible, maybe build a vacation retreat house or permanent residence because of the loveliness of the island. You can watch more of the Gigantes Islands or Isla de Gigantes, Carles, Iloilo on Youtube.

Watchful Eyes' Miss USA 2020 Initial Picks

Fifty-one (51) contestants representing the fifty (50) states and the District of Columbia will compete for the coveted 69th Miss USA 2020 crown. The current Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst of North Carolina will crown her successor at the end of the event. The date and the venue of the finals is yet to be determined in the coming months. 

Meanwhile, before the official competition begins photos of these gorgeous confidently beautiful women had surfaced online with their background profile in which the pageant fan community could not help but pick up their own favorite and this blog is not an exception.

Backed by the music of Megan Thee Stallion ft. Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla Sign, here is my own list of pre-arrival favorites for the crown. These contestants whose timeless and effortless beauty, natural elegance and personality in the pictures captured my attention most. So here goes my early favorites for Miss USA 2020!

Top 20 Pre Arrival Favorite Picks

1. Montana - Merissa Underwood

2. Utah - Rachel Slawson

3. New Jersey - Gina Mellish

4. Tennessee - Justice Enlow

5. New Mexico - Cecilia Rodriguez

6. California - Allyshia Gupta

7. Hawaii - Samantha Neyland

8. Illinois - Olivia Pura

9. Florida - Monique Evans

10. Maryland - Taelyr Robinson

11. Oklahoma - Mariah Davis

12. Mississippi - Asya Branch

13. Idaho - Kim Layne

14. Indiana - Alexis Lete

15. Alabama - Kelly Hutchinson

Almost There:


Connecticut
Iowa 
Missouri
South Dakota
Virginia 




Source:

Missosology.org Facebook Page

Don't You Play With Me Lyrics By Sharon Cuneta, Cherie Gil and Dina Bonnevie / Jolina Magdangal, Rufa Mae Quinto and Eugene Domingo

Originally sung by Sharon Cuneta, Cherie Gil and Dina Bonnevie in the 1986 film Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas, it was revived and sung by Jolina Magdangal, Rufa Mae Quinto and Eugene Domingo in the 2008 film I.T.A.L.Y. (I Trust And Love You).


First Person (Sharon Cuneta / Jolina Magdangal)

You'll never find another love
as sweet as mine
You'll never find another heart
that beats for no one else but you



Second Person (Cherie Gil / Rufa Mae Quinto)

You'll never be as pampered
Tenderly loved and sheltered
Like you all with me
Baby can't you see



Third Person (Dina Bonnevie / Eugene Domingo)

You'll never find a kiss so sweet
and warm like mine
You'll never find a better feeling
than this feeling so divine



First Person

You'll never find another
love that will last forever


All

Like my love for you
And you know it's true


Chorus

Don't you play with me
No, no don't you play with me
I want somebody who's true and sincere
Don't you play with me, baby
Don't you play with me
Better beware cos if you lose my love
no what matter persuasions will bring it back



Repeat First Person 

Second Person

You'll never be as pampered
Tenderly loved and sheltered
Like you all with me


Third Person

Baby can't you see

Chorus


Bridge

First Person
I love ya

Second Person
I need ya

Third Person
I'm gonna get ya


All

I love ya


Repeat Chorus
Repeat Bridge