Miss Universe 2018 recap | Dani Walker 

I’ve commented the same thing on other videos, but for me Miss Philippines won when she posed during gown. She pushed her hair back with her arm up and she just looked effortlessly beautiful. 😍

Technically speaking, only Miss Philippines answered the final question completely! Although long it was on point.

Catriona I think (Just my opinion) was the most prepared Ms. Philippines ever. She was involved in all aspects of her Ms. Universe journey, from the gown details to the national costume, even her earrings and ear cuff. She made sure that everything she will wear represents the Philippines culture. I salute her for that. Well deserved crown. By the way, she's the only Filipina who won both the Ms. World Philippines and Ms. Universe Philippines. :-) :-) :-)

When Catriona appeared on stage in her red gown i know it was over.

Miss philippines is so great she deserved the crown. Thank you for the review for miss universe. Keep it coming every year please

Also, you may or may not be aware but Philippines' gown was inspired by the lava from Mayon Volcano in the Phillipines in the area she was from, which is why it was red with black, yellow, and orange mixed in plus then sparkles which makes it look like fire/lava. Interestingly enough, the Filipino fans named her walk the "Lava Walk". Catriona and her team thought of EVERYTHING and planned things to a t! Love you and your channel Dani!!!❤

You two need to replace Lu and Carson completely and host together with Ashley!!!!

I think this is the most accurate and honest recap from this year.

I guess one of the reasons why MUO wants to make the selection per continent is because they want to urge EUROPEAN countries to get hooked to MU thus creating bigger market in EUROPE REGION. Segregation also promotes Competitiveness and this will allow more EU countries to send more competent candidates in the future.

I agree with you regarding the "continental" thing. It produces a lot of wasted beauties.

How could we imagine that miss universe catriona gray is a taekwando/karate black belter with multi talent like song writter, singer, and can do basic drawings ang paintings too !

ALSO, I was so touched and impressed with Vietnam doing her opening statement in English. She is so inspiring.

I really love how you break things down and elaborate on even simple details, Dani. You're one of the best beauty pageant analysts I've come across on RU-vid-verse.

Fabulous recap! Loved your opinions! I would definitely love to see more judges from outside America!

the evening gown ... colored red was because her mother dreamed of her winning a pageant wearing a red dress when miss philippines was still on her teens... the designer then top up the concept based on the volcanic lava of "mayon volcano"... a landmark of her mother's region in the philippines

In the 60s, 70s, and 80s MU had 9 judges. 3 from the U.S., 3 from Europe, 2 from Asia, and 1 from South America. Also, USA was always in Feb. and Universe in May.

You have the most informative and very insider breakdown of all i have watch. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and knowledge of the competition

this is one of my favorite MU2018 reaction/recap video... love your commentaries Miss USA & Miss Wisconsin ♥🙌😊

Preparing for miss Philippines alone is in itself a huge hurdle to overcome --it’s not a joke-it’s serious business like the super bowl -They are like Venezuela. Extremely picky and you don’t just get in for simply being pretty. They prepared Cats journey with stealth surgical precision. Miss Philippines had the basic goods and They utilized her abilities and strengths and highlighted it even more that’s why she was so successful

I love your recap and the "inside" perspective you guys brought to this video. Very enlightening. 👍💕

In ms world 2016 she was brave enough to carry her torch high, high enough that everyone (the world maybe) sees it's light,2018 she finally found and walked with (the) silver lining... Philippines (catriona) is destined to become the Queen of the Universe!... Congratulations, well deserved!!!...

I love this recap.. i'm soaking in the info and step by step understanding pagentry..

BEST RECAP.. YOU GIRLS ARE THE BEST

This is the best review I've ever seen. Detailed and very objective. Thank you.

*Seriously! Both you beautiful women should be part of the Miss Universe Pageant as official hosts or commentators. You both gave thoughtful and spot on observations. WELL DONE!*

Honestly this year's Top 10 was the strongest/best I've ever seen since I started watching Miss Universe in 2011 and I could see any of them winning the crown and it would of been well deserved. Miss Spain moment was breathtaking and meant so much to me. And of course Catrona, there's not enough words to describe how great she is. I agree with you guys in terms of the length of the show but over all it was really fun.

2020 and im still watching this

Ok, you two need to do recaps to all international pageants.

Giving Europe guaranteed slots in the top 20 gives them incentive to up their game, I think. Otherwise, they might lose Europe for good.

Just an fyi. The majiuana question for Catriona Gray is relevant to the Philippines due to the government's current war on drugs. So it was kinda tricky for her. But she answered the best way possible so it was good.

Ahhhhhhhhh!!!! Its too shooooort!! I want more... you two are far one of the best review out there... i want mooore!!!! ❤❤❤

I love how you guys analyze Miss Universe. I totally agree with the continents group. It shouldn’t be in that way.

you're both are very beautiful and smart. Miss Universe caliber.

Let me up this video by saying that these queens are so accurate in their recaps and Dani is so engaging with her subscribers that I believe you're a big part of why this show keeps getting better and better.

U guys are so right about chosing the judges .....judges need to be from different cultures..

i love this video, you two are very smart and spontaneous. New subscriber here!

smart recap!

U r the best reviewer ever Dani and the other girl ... U know how to notice all girls especially Venezuela u really talked about what she deserves and is... Everybody else is too winner focused ...... Love u Dani ...u r a breath of freshness..... Keep the work going..... Infinite love from India

I love your videos

FYI: the red gown of Catriona represent sa lava flow of Mt Mayon from her hometown, which is dubbed as a perfect cone mountain in the Philippines..

I anticipate analysis from both of them in future pageants. Very insightful information here!

Jamaica talked about being relatable. I thought that when she forgot what she was going to say, she was still cute.

Totally agree with your recap! The fact that Poland and Hungary made it over India and Ecuador was disheartening PS text miss Wisconsin to start her own channel!! 🙏🏾😀

I agree, you girls should do the color commentary. ❤ Philippines.

In her interview her team said that the red gown weight is 10 kilos and worth 1 million pesos. Imagine she manage to walk with that weight and gave the best answers, complete and detailed.

Totally agree!! That top 5 questions should be about issues pertinent to each girl's country!! Looking forward to seeing you Dani at Ms.U & at Ms. Earth!! We'll mention your name in their sites & pageant sites & blogs!!

I really love your recap because you speak out the same I thought

They should of done continental groupings like this: 1. Asia/Lands Down Under 2. Europe 3. Americas Mediterranean

wait you think no one's answer stood out from the top 3 questions? I don't know if you watch the same show that i did but I am pretty sure Philippines was the only that answered the question completely. It is consistent to what her platform is and it is from her heart. South Africa was shook for a couple of seconds after Steve asked her the question. That's where she messed up. Maybe you should rewatch the Top 3 questions again. Philippines gave the clearest answer, the other two was clear and basic as mud. Lol. Smh.

Love it! ❤

I would love the continental elimination if they would have a set of judges for each continents, Like : Africa & Asia Pacific : Africa & Asian Judges, Europe : European Judges, America’s, North & South American Judges.

Yes i totally agree with your recap

Awesome recap Dani, you both would make much better commentators than Carson and Lu.

I love love this recap.... You two would have been great hosting this year's miss universe...next time. And i also don't like the idea of separating the continents, that's limiting. Thanks for the blog though.

Dani, so great to hear y'all commentary. #veryknowlegable. Yet, I get Ms. Venezuela pulling all the stop on coronation night, but I can't see how she was ahead of Puerto Rico and Viatnam. Viatnam was right on.

Yes she is ..honestly speaking ♥️

If you noticed Miss Philippines' earrings (which she also designed) it also has meaning in which it is the sun in the Philippine flag 😁 So the team really thought literally EVERY little detail including the slo-mo/lava walk (she was taught to do). By the way, [I think] all of her gowns were made by the same Filipino guy named Mak Tumang if you're interested about it 😀 Thank you for your review ♥️

I, too, thought that Europe would get eliminated after top 20. I dont like the regional things. If they really wanted to do something similar to it, perhaps they can have the highest placing delegate from each region: 1 from Asia Pacific, 1 from Africa, 1 from the Americas, 1 from Europe, then the highest 16 scores to determine the top 20. I too liked the opening statement, although I think I would prefer and interview type scenario similar to what they did until 2000. I also liked that the top 10 competed in BOTH swimsuit and gown. So I wasnt the only one who thought the top five questions that were "written by their fellow contestants" were too US-centric. Also, the final question was almost similar to 2016 except for the wording.

This is the best review ive seen :)

Selection is based on how they answered and behave

1) Judges: The same judges were used in both prelims and finals. How do you feel about that? Personally I loved that two former Miss Universe Winners were judges 2) I agree the pageant was too long, but I loved the Top 20 question, to be honest I would love for MUO to bring back onstage interview 3) Top 20/Wildcard: I had a problem with the groupings. Africa & Asia Pacific was large enough to have their own groupings but I also feel the Americas are too big 4) Top 10: One of the strongest ever IMO, some of the girls who did not make Top 5 like Canada and Curaçao could have any other year been Miss Universe Other thoughts: Loved Miss Canada’s dress.....Curaçao just I loved her.....surprised Vietnam did not make Top 3......Philippines great choice and the pose she made at Top 3 Look (Flawless)

Love you girls!!!! You know what you're talking about and are so dynamic!!! 😍🤗😍🤗😍🤗

THANK YOU DANI & THANK YOU REGINA!! Dani, you know I love you, Regina I am your newest fan. Great video and THANK YOU for your thoughts on this ridiculous way of calling out the top 20. And yes folks, Regina is correct: the European girls would have NOT made it. There were a number of girls from other countries and other continents who missed out because they unfortunately were born in the wrong place of the globe. So unfair. I don't see how anyone could be pro this way of choosing the top 20. I say choose the BEST 20 and leave it at that. Thanks so much girls!!!

There were two parts of the final question is What and How. I think only miss Philippines answered both question perfectly. And that sealed the crown for her. But I do agree it was not like a Pia moment answer!

This is fun.. i love their personality...

Catriona’s final gown was inspired by a very active volcano lava in the Philippines. It wasn’t for Thailand. And her ear cuff is inspired by the Filipino sun (found in flag) Her preliminary dress was inspired by a Filipino mythology bird called “ibong adarna”

Watch Catriona Gray’s interview in the Philippine television talk show The Bottomline by Boy Abunda. This show is an affirmation that Catriona is a force to reckon with as far as Q & A is concerned.

Catriona Gray is the 8th Miss Universe in history to compete in a red gown. The last one was Olivia Culpo in 2012.

Great review! You could be a nice duo as side commentators! Calling MUO... 😊☺️

Regina Gray was right, Nobody had a Pia moment when it came to the Q & A be it top 5 or top 3.

Dani Walker, honey-baby-sweetie, as promised, I watched it. Not just once but maybe thrice! Here’s where I weigh in now on your recap. Disclaimer: since I watched Miss Universe with my mom and my sister in law, I’m practically limited with my “opinions.” Hahahaha! - Opening: So awesome! It’s televised. But I feel that next time, those things could be a way to get the audience all hyped up before showtime. - Steve Harvey: witty as always. Regarding the jacket, my sister in law was asking if Steve is trying to show how rich he is with the customized jacket filled with rhinestones. - Top 20: The whole idea of how it was partitioned is uneasy at first. Of course, personally, on how I wrote my predictions was partly based on your recap and who I think should and would be there. I was surprised on how Kenya, Malta, Colombia, and Kyrgyzstan wasn’t in the Top 20 as well. To be honest, out of my Top 20 picks, 14 got in. My picks for Europe threw me off since only two of my picks got in there. The wildcard was quite a surprise on how it happened since I thought that both USA and Venezuela would be with the five from the Americas. I had a lot of laughs when Steve was interviewing Costa Rica and USA, they were so funny! - Opening Remarks: I was a bit skeptical on what could be the turnout, but it became impressive. I was impressed since those ladies who might need interpreters spoke in English so eloquently from their hearts! It wasn’t seem to be so rehearsed at all. Of course at least they were given time to compose in their minds what they wanted to say. - Top 10: I personally did not expect it! Out only predicted half of those who got in plus my three of my “four safety net” picks. - Top 5: Out of my five picks, only three got in! I think Venezuela got a little bit complacent in some areas. - Swimsuit: I agree with y’all! Sexy just got brought back! I like how the cape played out! - Evening gown: stunning! I like some of the second gowns for finals! But c’mon, my dear, where’s the commentary about fringes that I was expecting to hear, huh? - Top 3: predicted two out of three, since I was dead set on believing that Vietnam will get in. - Top 5 Q & A: I agree that it must be a fair game with regards to that. I like how they were written by their fellow contestants. I saw how that method played out in both state and national pageants. I agree with what y’all said that during Pia’s time, it was country specific. But considering that all five of them came from places that have had western influences, the questions might be considered semi fair. The subject of legalization of marijuana has become a global issue since the contact between the East and West have become constant and more research is being released. The issue of the MeToo movement has their own version in every countries since in some cultures, sexual assault/abuse has a name it’s known for: A Cultural Taboo! No technicalities, if you did something wrong, it’s wrong! Simple explanations, no complications! My biggest issue is how interpreters tends to be mistranslating and not miss out some of things said by the contestants. - Top 3 Final World: it really dug through each of the ladies’ heart. But of course, Philippines answered it well! - Winners: before the Final Word, I tend to have a hunch on how it may turn out! Wait for a separate comment For Catriona filled things I discovered!

I agree that the T5 question should be in a way country related. And the by-continent T20 kindá growing in me. At the beginning you would think that you're not competing with 93 girls from the get go, but with your neighboring contestants.

Greetings from Manila

your so onpoint girls,,,verywell said...just subscribed

I think hearing their life story is so 90's Miss Universe. We should be already be way pass that. The showcase of their platform and advocacy is a more relevant criteria nowadays. Hearing the candidates life story is so cliche already.

Hey Dani, what were your thoughts on Miss Spain?

Omg these two ladies should be the next backstage hosts in Miss Universe ❤️

are you guys actually in Thailand during the filming of this video? Did you guys actually watched Miss Universe live at the Impact theater

How did you feel about Spain getting her moment?? It was so sweet omgg!! I also love the new format and hope it continues!! It instantly shows who has the wit and charm and BRAINS! Also I can't BELIEVE THAT YOU WOULD SAY THAT ABOUT EUROUPE DANI!!!!! SO UNFAIR!! Don't you remember that one contestant in 1982....?? 😉😂 Lol! Had too! shot out to Miss Wisconsin ! Born and raised in Green Bay here 😁 THANKS FOR THE REVIEW LADIES!!

bear with me and i hope i make sense. so what I THINK (not confirmed) is that they have the top 5 from every continent, then the next 5 highest scoring countries, then shuffle them in and randomly pick out 5 out of the total girls from that continental group for the actual group. SO for example. with Asia, it'll be Philippines, South Africa, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, Australia, and Thailand, then they randomly choose 5 girls from there for the continental announcement regardless of place, and then the other two go to wildcard. the reason i support this is 1) Venezuela in wildcard, and 2) Philippines was wildcard last year. there was no doubt they were going to make the top, i think they held Rachel back from continental announcement for suspense. same for Usa Indonesia Venezuela this year. i actually thought they'd keep cat back and announce her in wildcard instead for suspense's sake again, but i feel like everyone knew for sure for sure that she was going to get called and it wouldn't be that suspenseful so they just called her in Asia. hope this makes a little sense LOL love both of you as always!

Regina, you weren't being a mean girl (lol!), you were right! For Europe to get 5 slots is beyond injustice! They should just scrap this continents format because it's unfair to all the girls. Let them compete and be chosen based on merit and not based on where they came from! And if MUO really does insist on the continents format, then Europe should be grouped with Africa, Asia and Oceania and then the Americas.

I heavily agree on the need for more international judges and need for blending cultures on questions. I'm really into the miss Korea organization and Hanui Lee (honey lee) was the strongest miss Korea at mua because she was very western with her looks and answers. Also their pageant winners end up having to separately train since their top 5 get send to different big pageants (world, international etc) so they train for korean style of pageant for years and only have a few months to a year to adapt for the new competition. Its definitely not a direct link like miss USA.

I'm so happy you guys talked about the bias toward western views and how they broke up the continents/globe. Was kind of dumb how they did that.

Love your studio, the back drop (shouldn't it be green?), and the overall sound ambience. Oh, the satin robes! Just simply perfection! He he he!

I love this Girls :) you can tell that they are so experienced in Pageants.

i_think_it's_a_great_year_for_Ms_Universe_panel_and_people_involved_that_they've_choosen_those_really_stands_out_not_just_because_of_beauty_and_performances_but_what_theyve_got_as_a_deserving_queen_for_the_crown._And_that's_looking_as_well_to_the_heart_of_each_of_those_in_top_5._Amazing_ladies...well_deserved.

be Glad that Miss USA make it to the top 20 after what she did to Miss Vietnam.... well she deserved what she got...

Wildcards are CLOSED DOOR decisions...due to business, social media, etc.

I bet if you guys were on stage and asked the same question in the Top 3 you would start with ahhhh... then scratch your heads. lols Catriona did an amazing answer and Venezuela. How could you not see through it?

its not a mistakes of a candidates the miss universe organization have chosen a judges i know what is youre point and thank

Miss Universe organization based in america and most of the time they already a winner or maybe runners up.im sorry to say that

you guys should be in the nxt ms u 2019 as a host..replce the two old vias host...

you guys are so smart and can very well be the co-hosts at miss universe! love from the philippines...

Also girls she's the first candidate sent by Binibining Pilipinas as an independent candidate. Meaning she didn't train under Aces and Queens. She created her own support group who trained her how to improve her walk, how to represent herself, trained her in Q and A, collaborated with her in designing her gowns and clothes down to her jewelries. Even her videos. That's why she's a huge news here in PH since when she won Bb Pilipinas Universe she's getting backlash and bad comments. She shocked everyone how much improvement she made during the competition.

Yes please! Take Lu’s place there! 😂 You’d do so much better than her for sure. - It shouldve been 3 from each continent and 11 wild cards.

Try to view Catriona Gray's version of Adele's "Set Fire to the Rain", as she's also an excellent singer. She truly is a gifted woman, competitor and representative of Philippines which is also a reason why she won MU2018

The European continent was just a bonus since the semi-finals round was upped to 20 from the usual 15. So whether they make it to Top 10 or not, it was a win-win situation. Europe has to be at least be recognized or be visible at least with that expanded number of semi-finalist. At least some of them went home happy and for the other European candidates who didn't make it, they didin;t feel left out. That's how I view the situation of having 20 instead of 15. I am surprised why people didn;t realized that!

Did you know Dani Catriona Gray is the most prepared in all candidates in Miss Universe 2018.

Hey so I believe since IMG partnered with MUO there has been a strong emphasis on Diversity and Inclusion and if they are promoting that, then the semifinalist must reflect that. Ultimately this makes it even more competitive for the Asia/Africa group and the Americas group, but overall I find it quite refreshing to see semifinalist from all over the continent. I was dissapointed though that only 1 African country made it and we didnt have a woman in the African/Asia group that was "truly African". With the Wildcard, my guess is and I could be wrong, there are certain ladies who impressed the judges so much in prelim interview that they're like, I don't care how they do in prelim swim and gown, these women will make it as semi finalist. Finally, Loved Loved Loved that it was a top 20 and that they got to speak; however, I feel the judges had their top 10 already locked in and the only way to lose that spot would be having just a disastrous opening statement. I think Jamaica lost her top 10 spot due to her little onstage incident. But she was so adorable and she recovered well. I felt it was a good show, but you're right, it shouldn't take an hour to get through the top 20....I would have preferred top 20 competed in swim and 15 second statement then cut to top 10 for gown....the more time we have with the ladies, the better for me.

Malta though she was so over looked and probably could have made it into the top 10 if she would have made it into top 20