South African elected Miss Universe

las vegas - South African Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters was named Miss Universe on Sunday in Las Vegas. The 22-year-old won the final battle of Miss Colombia and Miss Jamaica, who finished in the last three.

Miss Netherlands Nicky Opheij did not manage to get through to the last sixteen during the election of Miss Universe. The jury chose twelve ladies and four wildcards were forgiven by the vote. Nicky fell out of the boat in both cases.

' Everything I have experienced in the past three weeks is not to describe so nicely. I have gained so much experience and met several people. This strengthens me even more in what I strive after: to show the best version of yourself anytime and anywhere ', said the 22-year-old Miss Netherlands.