Miss South Africa, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, crowned Miss Universe 2017
Nel-Peters (22) is the second South African to win the title after Margaret Gardiner won the title in 1978.
POLOKWANE – Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters has been crowned Miss Universe 2017.
South Africa, thank you for support and love throughout my #MissUniverse journey. I may be the new Miss Universe but I will always be your Miss South Africa – we did it! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/QwHAXGsdVA
— Demi-Leigh Tebow (@DemiTebow) November 27, 2017
Nel-Peters (22) is only the second South African to win the title after Margaret Gardiner won the title in 1978.
The business management graduate beat 91 other contestants to the title in Las Vegas on Sunday.
Congratulations to Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, the winner of the 2017 #MissUniverse competition! pic.twitter.com/JYuQYc3Lvo
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) November 27, 2017
The runner-up was Miss Colombia Laura Gonzalez. The second runner-up was Miss Jamaica Davina Bennett.
Let’s welcome #MissUniverse 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters from South Africa to the sisterhood! 👑 pic.twitter.com/Sw0SDQZjOJ
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) November 27, 2017
Relive our new #MissUniverse's answer to the Final Word. pic.twitter.com/czO8vgSiuU
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) November 27, 2017
