Former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo said that she's excited and ready to host the 71st Miss Universe Competition in New Orleans, Louisiana on Jan. 14 (Jan. 15 in Manila).
"Been practicing screaming all week and not squinting when I read !!!!!! See you next week @missuniverse I can’t wait," said Olivia on Instagram on Sunday, Jan. 8.
Olivia and Jeannie Mai Jenkins have been tapped as replacements for Steve Harvey as the newest hosts of the Miss Universe Competition.
But pageant fans were cold after it was announced that Olivia will host pageant, citing the lack of the energy in doing the hosting chores.
In addressing the issue, Olivia wrote in the video: "On my way to get Red Bull before hosting Miss Universe because user26263747482 said I need more energy this year."
Red Bull is a popular energy drink.
Then she wrote on Instagram Stories: "People are so ruthless."
In 2021, Olivia hosted the 69th Miss Universe Competition in Hollywood, Florida.
Eighty-four contestants are vying for the title of Miss Universe 2022.