The Miss Universe Organization and Roku are thrilled to continue their exclusive streaming partnership to bring the highly anticipated 73rd Miss Universe Competition to audiences on The Roku Channel for free. Mario Lopez and Olivia Culpo will host the finals, with Catriona Gray and Zuri Hall providing live commentary throughout the show. Robin Thicke will perform at the finals, alongside a diverse and dynamic musical lineup. This landmark event, held at Arena Ciudad de Me´xico on Saturday, November 16, 2024, @ 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT / 5 PM PT, marks Miss Universe’s triumphant return to Mexico after 17 years. Through this partnership, Roku and Miss Universe will deliver an unprecedented celebration of empowerment, diversity, and beauty directly to viewers.
Viewers can stream the competition on The Roku Channel for free, with no subscription or sign-up required. The Roku Channel can be accessed on Roku devices and TVs and is also easily available online at TheRokuChannel.com, via the Roku Mobile app, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TVs, Google TV, and other Android TV OS devices. Randall Bobbitt oversees this project on behalf of Roku Originals.
The 73rd Miss Universe Finals – Live Telecast
Date: November 16, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM CT
Venue: Arena Ciudad de Me´xico
Broadcast on: The Roku Channel and Telemundo
Details: The live telecast will be hosted by celebrated Mexican-American TV personality Mario Lopez and former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo, with live commentary from Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray and TV personality Zuri Hall. The finals will showcase an electrifying musical lineup curated by Emilio Estefan, the Music Executive for the event, who will debut several new original tracks created exclusively for the show.
Star-Studded Musical Performances
Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas and Brazilian artist Richaelio will lead the night’s performances, setting an exciting tone for the event.
Robin Thicke, Grammy Award®-winning artist, will lend his renowned talent to the celebration.
Nico Ruiz will make his anticipated debut on the Miss Universe stage.
Vikina, Latin pop artist, will round out the evening’s entertainment with dynamic music and animation.
Competition Format: The finals will feature an enhanced competition structure, with 30 semi-finalists advancing from the preliminary rounds, 12 contestants continuing in evening gowns, and the top five moving forward to the final question segment.
Judges for the 73rd Miss Universe Finals
The panel of judges reflects the diversity and prestige of the Miss Universe competition, featuring influential figures across fashion, entertainment, art, and philanthropy:
Emilio Estefan – Grammy-winning Cuban-American music producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.
Lele Pons – Venezuelan-American singer, actress, and social media influencer.
Michael Cinco – Filipino designer, famous for opulent couture gowns.
Eva Cavalli – Austrian fashion designer known for her work with Roberto Cavalli.
Jessica Carrillo – Mexican journalist and TV host for Telemundo.
Gianluca Vacchi – Italian entrepreneur, DJ, and social media star.
Margaret Gardiner – South African journalist and Miss Universe 1978.
Nova Stevens – Canadian model, actress, and activist.
Farina – Colombian singer and actress, trailblazer in Latin urban music.
Gary Nader – Influential Lebanese-Dominican art collector and gallery owner.
Gabriela Gonzalez – Celebrated Mexican designer.
Camila Guiribitey – Cuban philanthropist, dentist, and social media influencer.
About The Roku Channel
Launched in 2017, The Roku Channel is the home of free ad-supported streaming television on Roku, and features a diverse lineup of more than 80,000 on-demand movies and programs, more than 400 live linear television channels, and premium subscription offerings in the U.S. It licenses and distributes content from more than 250 partners and features a growing library of Roku Originals.
About the Miss Universe Organization
The Miss Universe Organization is a global community that celebrates women of all backgrounds, ages, and cultures. Dedicated to empowering women to realize their full potential, the Miss Universe competition promotes confidence, intelligence, and leadership. Through partnerships with brands, cultural influencers, and communities, Miss Universe has become an internationally recognized platform for inspiring positive change, championing diversity, and advocating for social impact.
You can watch it on Roku devices or TVs, and it’s also easily accessible online at TheRokuChannel.com, iOS and Android devices, Amazon Fire TVs, Samsung TVs Google TVs, and other Android TV OS devices.
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