The race is on for the 72nd Miss Universe Competition!

On Saturday, Oct. 14, the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) announced the top 10 candidates leading in the ongoing fan votes!

As of Oct. 12, the top 10 candidates in the fan votes are the delegates from France, Nicaragua, Albania, Philippines, Mexico, Myanmar, Puerto Rico, Chile, Thailand, and Lebanon. The MUO said the candidates were announced in no particular order.

"It’s neck and neck! These are the delegates leading the Fan Vote as of Thursday, October 12th (in no particular order). Don’t see your favorite delegate? Download the MISS UNIVERSE app and cast your vote now!" the MUO wrote on Facebook.

The candidates who will top the fan vote will automatically enter the semifinals of the 72nd Miss Universe pageant, which will be announced during the finals live from El Salvador on Nov. 18.

Michelle Dee is the Philippine representative to the 72nd Miss Universe pageant.

You can vote for Michelle and other candidates: 1) download the Miss Universe app. 2) Go to the Vote tab. 3) Vote Miss Philippines.

More than 80 lovely candidates are vying for the title of 2023 Miss Universe.