Miss Universe 2009

Miss Universe 2009, the 58th Miss Universe pageant, was held on 23 August at the Imperial Ballroom in Atlantis Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas. It was the first back to back victories in Miss Universe history: Stefanía Fernández of Venezuela crowned by Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela. 84 contestants competed in this year. On 22 August, Jewel Selver representing Turks & Caicos withdrew from the pageant due to illness (dehydration). Only 83 contestants competed in the final. This crowning moment made the Guinness World Record in Miss Universe pageant's history.

Miss Universe 2009

Miss Universe 2009, the 58th Miss Universe pageant, was held on 23 August at the Imperial Ballroom in Atlantis Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas. It was the first back to back victories in Miss Universe history: Stefanía Fernández of Venezuela crowned by Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela. 84 contestants competed in this year. On 22 August, Jewel Selver representing Turks & Caicos withdrew from the pageant due to illness (dehydration). Only 83 contestants competed in the final. This crowning moment made the Guinness World Record in Miss Universe pageant's history.