The finals of the 2021 Miss World beauty pageant has been reset to March 16, 2022.
This was announced by the Miss World Organization on its Facebook recently. More than 90 girls will vie for the prestigious title at the Puerto Rico Coliseum Jose Miguel Agrelot.
“We are so excited that we are staying in Puerto Rico to crown the new Miss World!” said Julia Morley, president of Miss World Limited (MWL).
Morley added: “We have been overwhelmed by the support of the people here! The countdown and final planning has begun. Our team is thrilled that we will show all the wonders that Puerto Rico has to offer as a premier tourism destination to the entire world. We love Puerto Rico.”
The MWL also said that some of its contents have been taped throughout Puerto Rico the past four weeks demonstrating its rich culture, beautiful landscapes, beaches and the warmth and friendliness of the people will be broadcast internationally during the finale.
“The filming in Puerto Rico has been exceptional - we have spectacular content to share with the world,” she said.
The Miss World 2021 pageant was scheduled on Dec. 16. However, it was temporarily postponed due to COVID-19.
Seventeen candidates and staff members of the MWL were tested positive for the virus, reports said.
This is the second time that the Miss World has been reset, the first one being in 2020 when the pandemic broke out.