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Agence France-Presse

Beauties from across the globe converged in Las Vegas Sunday, where Miss South Africa was crowned Miss Universe.
Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, 22, edged out her rivals from Colombia and Jamaica to take the crown.
Watch: Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters is interviewed after being crowned Miss Universe



Nel-Peters, a graduate in business management, said her disabled half-sister has been among her great inspirations.

The runner-up was Miss Colombia Laura Gonzalez.

Second runner-up was Miss Jamaica Davina Bennett – who works with deaf students and is working on a new sign language app.

When a bevy of beauties descended on Hong Kong for the 1976 Miss Universe contest
In the pageant’s 66th year, nearly 100 women from around the globe – including first-timers from Cambodia, Laos and Nepal – took part.
The current Miss Universe, Iris Mittenaere from France, crowned her successor to a din of squeals and cheers.

American comic turned TV host Steve Harvey returned to the Miss Universe stage for a third time. In 2015 he made a mistake heard round the world when he announced the wrong person as winner, resulting in an extremely uncomfortable, tense correction.
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Grammy-winning singer Fergie and pop star Rachel Platten provided the musical entertainment for Sunday’s show.



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Miss Universe crown goes to South Africa’s Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters reacts as she is crowned by Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere during the 66th Miss Universe pageant. Photo: REUTERS

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 26: Singer Fergie performs as contestants walk the stage during the 2017 Miss Universe Pageant at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on November 26, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 26: Miss South Africa 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters is named a top 16 finalist during the 2017 Miss Universe Pageant at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on November 26, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Davina Bennett, Miss Jamaica 2017 poses for a photo at Cafe Hollywood in Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on November 19, 2017 in Las Vegas. The Miss Universe contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in Las Vegas, Nevada that will take place on November 26. / AFP PHOTO / Miss Universe Organization / Benjamin Askinas / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / THE MISS UNIVERSE ORGANIZATION/PATRICK PRATHER" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Contestants embrace new Miss Universe Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, in crown, at the Miss Universe pageant Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 26: Television personality and host Steve Harvey (L) speaks with Miss South Africa 2017, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters after she is named a top 16 finalist during the 2017 Miss Universe Pageant at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on November 26, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 26: Miss Colombia 2017 Laura Gonzalez competes during the 2017 Miss Universe Pageant at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on November 26, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

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Nearly 100 women from around the globe vied for the title. Runner-up was Miss Colombia, while the second runner-up was Miss Jamaica


Miss Universe crown goes to South Africa’s Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}Nearly 100 women from around the globe vied for the title. Runner-up was Miss Colombia, while the second runner-up was Miss Jamaica

Nearly 100 women from around the globe vied for the title. Runner-up was Miss Colombia, while the second runner-up was Miss Jamaica