The highly anticipated Grand Finale of the 72nd Miss World pageant is all set to dazzle audiences this Saturday evening at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad.
After nearly a month of vibrant festivities—featuring visits to Telangana’s iconic tourist destinations, deep cultural immersion, and purpose-driven initiatives—108 contestants from across the globe will compete for the coveted Miss World crown in a grand celebration of beauty, purpose, and global unity.
The dazzling Grand Finale will be hosted by Stephanie Del Valle (Miss World 2016) and acclaimed Indian presenter Sachiin Kumbhar. Elevating the glamour even further, Bollywood stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Ishaan Khatter will light up the stage with spectacular live performances.
The distinguished panel of judges includes actor and celebrated humanitarian Sonu Sood, who will also be honored with the prestigious Miss World Humanitarian Award.
Joining him are Sudha Reddy, Global Ambassador for Beauty With a Purpose 2025 and host of the recent gala dinner, and Dr. Caryna Turrell, Miss England 2014—an accomplished public health physician, philanthropist, investor, and Fellow at the University of Cambridge.
Hyderabad Set to Crown the 72nd Miss World as Grand Finale Unfolds at HITEX
Presiding over the prestigious jury and announcing the winner will be Julia Morley CBE, Chairwoman of Miss World. Adding to the star power, Manushi Chhillar, Miss World 2017 and Bollywood actress, will make a special appearance during the evening.
The Grand Finale marks the culmination of the month-long Miss World 2025 Festival, which officially began with a grand ceremony in Hyderabad on May 10. Over the past weeks, 108 contestants from across the globe have participated in purpose-led challenges, explored Telangana’s rich heritage, and showcased their talent and advocacy in a powerful display of culture, compassion, and confidence.
As per the official Miss World selection format, all 108 contestants will first be presented to the world, setting the stage for an intense and inspiring competition. From there, 10 semifinalists from each continental region—Americas & Caribbean, Africa, Europe, Asia & Oceania—will move forward to the quarterfinals, forming a pool of 40 delegates.
Several contestants have already secured their place in the quarterfinals by winning fast-track challenges:
Americas & Caribbean
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?? Anna-Lise Nanton, Trinidad & Tobago – Head to Head Challenge
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?? Aurélie Joachim, Martinique – Top Model
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?? Valeria Pérez, Puerto Rico – Beauty With a Purpose
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?? Mayra Delgado, Dominican Republic – Multimedia Award
Africa
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?? Faith Bwalya, Zambia – Head to Head Challenge
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?? Selma Kamanya, Namibia – Top Model
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?? Natasha Nyonyozi, Uganda – Beauty With a Purpose
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?? Princesse Issie, Cameroon – Multimedia Award
Europe
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?? Eliise Randmaa, Estonia – Sports Challenge
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? Millie-Mae Adams, Wales – Head to Head & Beauty With a Purpose
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?? Jasmine Gerhardt, Ireland – Top Model
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?? Andrea Nikolić, Montenegro – Multimedia Award
Asia & Oceania
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?? Monica Kezia Sembiring, Indonesia – Talent & Beauty With a Purpose
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?? Idil Bilgen, Türkiye – Head to Head Challenge
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?? Nandini Gupta, India – Top Model
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?? Opal Suchata, Thailand – Multimedia Award
The remaining semifinalists, selected through personal interviews, will be revealed live during the Grand Finale.
The competition will then intensify as each continent’s quarterfinalists are narrowed to a Top 5, then Top 2, and ultimately one continental winner. These four finalists will face a final on-stage question before the new Miss World is crowned.
The glittering evening will conclude with the reigning titleholder, Krystyna Pyszková, Miss World 2023, passing the crown to her successor—live on stage at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad.
A night of global glamour, cultural pride, and purposeful power awaits.
Seizing the global spotlight, the Telangana government has strategically leveraged the Miss World 2025 Festival to position the state as a premier hub for tourism and investment. An elaborate action plan was put into motion to highlight Telangana’s cultural richness, heritage, and development potential to an international audience.
As part of this initiative, the 108 contestants embarked on a curated tour of the state’s most iconic destinations. Highlights included the majestic Charminar in Hyderabad, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ramappa Temple in Mulugu district, the revered Narasimha Temple in Yadagirigutta, and the awe-inspiring 700-year-old Banyan tree in Mahabubnagar district. The contestants also visited a Telangana government social welfare school, showcasing the state’s commitment to education and social upliftment.
Through these immersive experiences, Telangana not only celebrated its heritage but also demonstrated its progressive vision and investment-friendly landscape to the world.
