MISS UNIVERSE 2020 Recap (what happened) 

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I watched Peru's interview. There weren't many staffs backstage to help the finalists, so she ran out of time to do her bun. Colombia and Mexico came to the rescue, and she is grateful for their help.

Mexico 🇲🇽 is or was the complete package. When she announced that she was going to signed up for Mexicana Universal, we knew that she was the only one capable of bringing the crown 👑 back to Mexico. After the participation of Sofia Aragon in 2019 and placing 2nd runner up, the bar was set high and she didn't dissapointed us, we knew we had the next Miss Universe. I truthly believe that things happen for a reason, good or bad. In 2017 Andrea was send to Miss World, she did an amazing job always placing at the different categories,so when the final night came we were happy but at the same time it was bittersweet bec we had never won a Miss World Pageant, but had two 1st runner's up. In Mexico, we had all this crazy theories. One of them was that Julia Morgan didn't like Mexicans, that she hated us, that she liked to make us suffered lmao. So when it was announced that Andrea was 1st runner up, it killed us , we couldn't believed it, ithappened again for the 3rd time. Andrea needed time and space to heal and find herself. The Miss World Mexico 2018 came and she crowned Vanessa Ponce de Leon as her successor. Later that same year Vanessa participated at the Miss World , finally bringing that so anticipated crown to Mexico...we couldn't believed it...and Andrea was so honest about how she felt for Vanessa... And look at her now Miss Universe 2020.....

Wow what a great review !!! Definetely Mexico was the best on Q/A , she was always compassionate and calm , very genuine , kind , always being herself , no filters .. she was one of the favorites since DAY 1 .. she really deserves the crown 👑❤️🇲🇽

Totally agree on Rabiya. She didn't look like she was having fun. I wanted her to smile but also have that fierceness like what Pia and Catriona brought. Anyways, great job Rabiya, I am so proud of you!

The whole universe can agree that South Africa 🇿🇦 deserved to be in the Top 21. Even top 5.

I love miss SOUTH AFRICA you deserves in top 21 Love from the Philippines 🇵🇭

Wow Dani!! thank you for clearing our minds on this. now it makes sense to me. Poise under pressure. that really is the trademark of a Miss Universe. Of course as a Filipina, I root for Rabiya! but we did noticed she was pressured and lack of enjoyment during the pageant. Now I see from our previous winners and with Ms Mexico now that she really deserves the crown.

I was so sad that Nepal didn’t make top 21, but so happy for Mexico! I also felt that Mexico was the best overall in all aspects and I was devastated at the nasty comments she received after winning

To be honest. You are always giving the best reviews with honest opinion and you're so humble on every words you say. There are some reviewers on RU-vid tend to say something like " So disappointed". And I am not a fan of hearing that at all. Anyway thank for reviewing this, Nice video btw👍🏼👏🏻❤️

It looks like Ms Philippines and Ms Thailand was just used by the organizers for social media and youtube - ads. (monetary) Due to their massive fans in the network. Such an injustice in the finale. Be informed.

I do not understand why so many people are up in arms about Mexico winning. Andrea was powerful, luminous, educated, immaculate. She wasn’t some random contestant that was out of left field and on no ones list. She was supremely prepared. I get it everyone wants their own county to win but this wasn’t a robbery. I would be super happy if Brazil won or Peru. All very deserving. Clearly Andrea had a little something else. It’s sad to see the rejection Mexican face period. Accept Mexico’s win and celebrate it. 🇲🇽💃🏻

Yesss queen! I agree Mexico had so much confidence and just the way she stood on that stage was incredible. Mexico truly deserved the crown.

South Africa was robbed big time..... Lost so much faith in MUO 😔

Good video, yes Mexico was deserving and everyone was good. Good luck to all the girls in their endeavors.

Peru answers were good but when she was talking made me think in the way the most of the politicians talk on their meetings! So now after watching this analysis I can understand what most likely could happened!

South Africa was 100% robbed. I love Mexico, Andrea was in my top 5 consistently. BUT the show this year, something very very fishy happened. Lost so much respect for MU... Very damaging and a huge slap in tbe face of Natasha, Zozi, Tamryn, Demi, Werner, the entire SA ORG and the entire SA. MU needs to be ashamed and WE WANT ANSWERS re the EXCLUSIONS... SA had an amazing interview btw, Natasha an Werner confirmed it when the went live on IG today...

Canada, South Africa, Nepal, Romania & VENEZUELA were the ones that actually surprised me that didn’t make it. Panama is not that strong to be honest. But after what we’ve seen in the top 5 Q&A, I refuse to believe that those 5 I mentioned didn’t do well in their interviews. We all know how well-spoken and articulate those ladies are. In the top 10, if Puerto Rico, Jamaica & Australia made it to the top 5, it would have been a more exciting Q&A round. I wasn’t surprised Mexico winning because personally, I also have her in my Top 5. But I think Peru or Brazil should have won.

I feel Peru’s answer more than others.

Wow I'm so happy you acknowledged how good Brazil was with her answers. I've seen a lot of people just underestimating her and surprised she made it first runner up.

Thank you for the breakdown as to why Mexico may have won over Peru & Brazil. Interestingly enough I had Brazil as the First Runner Up but to Peru & not Mexico, overall I thought Peru & Brazil were stronger than Mexico to me. I too loved both Thailand, Costa Rica, and Jamaica’s dresses but I love how you broke down why each may not have made Top 5. I too was shocked with the same girls who did not make it, I thought Nepal & Romania were rather strong this year

Love the way you talk to every single contender with Respect and dint make feel bad to no body !!! Bravo !!

Hey Dani- I’ve been waiting for this👏🏼👏🏼you always gave a a very fair and reasonable point of view-. I super agree on your MU analysis this year - it makes sense now why Andrea won👸🏻👏🏼👏🏼

Natasha Joubert represented South Africa so well 🇿🇦❤️

Very detail oriented review. Best review ever !

Peru is a beauty, but shes definitely not lady like. My favorite was India, but México deserved to be crown, and she’s gonna be an amazing Miss Universe! Stop hating people! Peace!

Queen you are the real pageant analyst no one till now was able to convince MEXICO's win but you did it....you are not taking side of only latin girls like they worked hard they deserve this that bla bla bla bla,what every pageant analyst is doing....i just want to take this moment to tell you that you are my favourite pageant blogger or you can say pageant analyst,your judgements are so convincing,you are deserve to be sit in judging panel at next edition of MISS UNIVERSE....you are doing great queen....loving you always Lovish From INDIA 🇮🇳❤

Natasha Joubert had the best gown. Top 2 and not 2. And that’s on period ❤️🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

I was not surprised that Canada did not make it to top 21

Something that should be mentioned is that Brooke Lee (one of the judges) said they were asked to look for a well rounded contestant, not the one who had the best answer or was good at one single thing. So that was Mexico! Thank you for the video Dani, you have a very smart way of expressing yourself! Loved the video!

Agreed that Peru's body language was not so poised due to her passion when answering, but to me Mexico's stuggle to answer the first question was much more obvious.

Dani!!! You filled in the missing piece on why Mexico won the title! Now, I truly understand! You need to have poise in answering questions and not just pure passion. Well done Dani! You are such an expert in your commentaries! Well balance between giving the facts/truth but not bashful! The queen always enlightened her courtyard! And that’s who you are. #muchlovefordani

Honestly, if I were to vote for a country leader, I wouldn't vote for a best spoken politician. Even Peru delivered the best of the best answer, I still felt more grace, maturity, calmness, and genuin with Mexico and India. And I felt the same for Zozi, Cat, Demi, Iris, etc.

Hand gestures and body movements are part of communication. So they chose someone who is stiffed, unconvincing answers than someone who delivered her answers with lots of movement but with confidence, eloquence and so much relatability. So much fun then

I would say that Peru, Brazil and Dominican Republic got the typical Miss Universe questions which are recycled pageant questions and more connected to them. That’s why they were able to give good answers. Mexico and India got Atypical questions, ie Covid questions. They both answered in English and not in their own native language. Thus it is harder for them to come up with words related to the subject. So they were at a disadvantaged position.Therefore both were not able to give outstanding answers. However, Mexico was able to redeem herself when she gave her final presentation in Spanish. Her win was based on her overall performance and the judges did not hold it against her on her first answer. I think she deserved to win.

Coincident: Miss Universe 2010 from Mexico crowning a black woman from Africa as Miss Universe 2011. Miss Universe 2019, a black woman from Africa crowning Miss Universe 2020 from Mexico.

Love your review..it speaks all my thoughts as well

Thank you for this Dani. While I think your judgements and callouts are fair and make a whole lot of sense, I couldn't help but respectfully disagree with you when it came to Miss Peru's communication style. I agree that poise is important. However, I think it was a subjective callout to say that her body language was off given that she had a lot of passion in her answer and utilized her hands a lot. What I think is problematic and I believe reinforces the "female (beauty) standard" is that she is unable to freely express herself based on her hand gestures--It may be deemed as harsh. Adversely, if a man were to use his hands in that manner he would come off as powerful. I admire Peru's nonverbal expressions as it should challenge what women should "act" like. And then speaking more on that "standard" is it based off of expectations of a woman in the United States? Where do we draw the line with cultural values as well? I hope you can be a part of deconstructing that narrative for women.

I still don’t understand how Puerto Rico did not make top 5 😡

Our hearts 💕 go out to India 🇮🇳 and Peru 🇵🇪 🔥❤🔥 👑 they are still winners in our hearts regardless what the results were.

This was a great recap. I totally agree with Dani's analysis of why Peru may have lost points and ultimately came in third. All the contestants were top notch this year so the judges were forced to nitpick. Mexico in the end got their third Miss Universe and Andrea will have a great reign this year. The next edition of MU will actually be at the end of the year so that's good news! We don't have long more to wait for more MU action once again.

Hi Dani- I really enjoyed your recap. Personally, I have no idea how those judges figured out that Top 10 because they were all SO strong! I really LOVED Miss Peru's dress and although her body language in her answer might have been too much for the judges, I applaud her standing in her truth.

Okay, since Miss Universe always comes to Puteri Indonesia wearing Kebaya dress. Let's make a quiz what color of the kebaya Andrea will wear in the event! ❤🇮🇩🇲🇽

they are all Stunners including you Dani xx.

I think you had the best MU 2020 review out of all the ones I saw. Keep up the great work!

Peru was good but was not close to perfect. What affected her, was that she lost poise and elegance while answering. She talked more like a politician in election times. I think that she exaggerated her gestures and tone of voice. What affected her the most is that she did not respond the question made. She confused the tenses. Question: What would you say to the woman, watching tonight, that is CURRENTLY suffering sexual or domestic violence? She answered that she admires their strenght and that they are heroes. Then she said she is the heroe of her own story. But actually she did not respond the question. In her answer, she was refering to a woman that already overcame that hard situation. The question was about a woman that is suffering in the PRESENT. So it is very weird to tell a suffering woman that she is a heroe when she is not a hero yet. The best answer for me would be to tell that woman that she is not alone and not to lose hope. Then help her with practical actions: inform that there are public institutions and ONGs willing to help her, take her there and get her legal and psychological help, etc Also, when she was asked about climate change, she confused that with pollution. Climate change and pollution is not the same thing. The firts one is a consequence and the second one is a cause. She was very basic and cliche with her answer about recycling, etc. I admit this can help to prevent pollution but at a small scale. Then she said the phrase " little by little". This is not correct, on the contrary, changes need to be done ASAP. Things need to be done NOW not little by little. If we do it little by little, the earth and the humand kind will be extinct sooner. At this point, climate change prevention needs greater things to be done like involving goverments and the industrial companies to make a greater impact. Because we (the people) can recycle and clean our streets, beaches and forests but it will not make a significant impact if big companies and industrial countries keep polluting and poisoning the planet at a larger scale just for wealth. These are the reasons why, in my opinion, Peru did not win. She got easy questions and gave basic confusing answers.

Nameste,Yes Indiaaa, she was not nervous during the prilims, she was emotional and earlier she said India is not a name but an emotion, during evening gwn may be she was searching for our flag at the audience and during Q n A the question was har just like 2019 Thailand,s question security or privacy. Although we r happy for our Adline she made us proud after so many yrs India made into the tp 5 and Yess we love Adline . Dani love ur vdeos 🥰🥰

Your analysis is so on point. Very far from being biased and favoritism.

I’ll be honest Mexico was not my favorite to win but she won fair and square. It’s always wise to go back and rewatch because you get the opportunity to see the mishaps and honestly Mexico was well rounded in everything. But Australia will always be my Miss Universe 2020. I wish all 74 contestants could have been crowned because they all deserve it.

The MissSouthAfrica Org is so great for how they handling the results. Major respect because after what they did to our girl Natasha in the Miss Telemundo Universe finals, was so dirty and basic regional pageantry tactics, that it just became sad to watch like the Titanic sinking. However, I do feel that it actually cemented the fact that certain country organisations like Miss South Africa is basically as good as them and it makes them afraid. Thats the only logical reasoning for the exclusion and the world knows that Natasha had all the requirements and more to do the job well. But they probably found it offensive that our 2nd princess is mopping literally mopping the floor of other national pageant winners. There is a behind the scenes clip of the finals and it shows the executive producer/choreographer of MissU and his assistance in whiteblazers speaking to Miss Mexico during an ad break on stage after the top 5 was announced. The assistance runs off stage and comes back and tells her something while he then goes and makes small talk with the rest of the girl. Now Im not saying it is looks sus but it looks sus. Natasha just remember you the Great Attractor of the Universe 2020. MissSouthAfricaUniverse2020forever.

I was rooting for Mexico and Puerto Rico at that time. But when Puerto Rico came out in the gown evening gown, I gasped coz it’s something that we’ve never seen before. Her gown May not be for everyone though. I was truly disappointed when Puerto Rico didn’t make it… Glad I still have Mexico to cheer for… Well, Mexico in that red gown is her crowning moment.

Perfecty explained….Andrea Meza is stunning and deserving in all aspects

Andrea Meza just won and the whole universe is now focused on who will be each country's representative at MU2021 since MUO already announced ND should have their rep by Aug or Oct this year.

Great analysis. Thank you.

I like Miss Mexico, I really do. But Peru was the clear winner. She f*cking ate that Q&A.

Thank you for helping me make sense of the placements. It makes more sense to me now. I think the thing is that after the standard of eloquence and articulation set by Catriona and Zozi, people felt Andrea's answer didn't measure up, but I do believe her overall presentation was solid from day one. She did a good job on her first question considering how difficult it was and that she chose to answer in English instead of Spanish, which would naturally affect her ability to articulate her response effectively. Anyways, wishing Mexico a fabulous and fruitful reign.

Was the question answered why Miss USA went into the top 21 while Miss South Africa or Miss Nepal didn’t? Miss USA’s performance at the Prelims was mediocre at best.

Viva Mexicoooo♥️♥️♥️ Glad I got to see you Beautiful 😘

Love your channel!! So glad I found it :)

Catriona was not first runner up in miss world and Andrea was

When I was watching it live and South Africa didn't make... let's just say I had to take some deep breathing exercises cause I was speechless. At least she won Miss El Tucoyo! 😂

The most unbelievable fact “Miss Indonesia not even made to top 10 finalist” The most heartbreaking moments is her final gown was JAW DROPPING!!!

They didn't have opening number and had it prefilmed at Miss USA in November too, it was really sad to not get that excitement and energy with the contestants but I totally get it with COVID precautions

Hi Dani, I've been a fan. A few questions about this vlog: About tv viewers not seeing what the people at the venue are seeing, specifically the judges, would you also agree that the judges and yourself might have not seen what the viewers have seen on screen, especially how Miss Mexico obviously was not able to come up with an answer as "composed" and smooth as you said, and how her facial expression and pauses while delivering her first answer made it too obvious? Can you check it on screen and let us know whether you were able to see what we all saw? Is that showing a great deal of "grace under pressure"? In comparison to the performance of Janick Maceta of Peru, are you saying that the she might have been perceived as a less effective speaker than Andrea because of her "passionate gestures", or shall we say too passionate (or uncomposed) gestures? Would you personally prefer a speaker/advocate that appears to you as "composed" but challenged in articulating her responses without a "specific stand" on a situation than a "passionate speaker" with straight up substance yet some gestures that you did not appreciate. Shouldn't an advocate/speaker really be passionate? Just thinking. Have you also gauged the quality of Andrea Meza's second answer considering that it was spoken in Spanish? Just asking. 😊 Also, if you are saying that we did not see what you guys saw there, why did the crowd go wild when Peru was called as the second runner up. Why did Demi Leigh, Cheslie and Paulina all rooted for Miss Peru, and why did one judge (Cho) comment to Janick's post saying how Janick stood out. I hope you can answer all these. Thank you and more power. 😊😊😊

Love you queen and this video is my favourite

I was hoping you would talk about how Mexico had her hands positioned on top right before they announced her as the winner . 😂

Idk why some people say a Miss can’t have a body lenguage as improved as Peru had. They are empowered women, they can move their arms, their faces and their legs, they are not robots. In that case, Mexico body language showed insecure and India or BRAZIL deserved that crown for the content of their answers.

Excellent !! I admire all your comments, from much time ago I couldn´t hear such great comments about last MU

I disagree with you regarding Peru's body language. That is what you called conviction and there is nothing wrong about that. You have to consider as well the question being asked to her, it is about Earth and something Mexico lacks. You are talking about Mexico's consistency but it really shows that her first answer was memorized when she answer her 2nd q&a not in English.

No dani, Mexico didn’t inspire the people with her answer. Not like previous miss universes. It was just not the best answer. I dont blame miss Mexico, i blame the judges for putting her in this position!

People don't know how much sensitive Indian government is regarding this kind of topic. India got both political and controversial topics. Adline could have been arrested if the government felt something wrong. That's why she kept both answer safe . Nonetheless we are proud of you Adline. Whatever she did she did all her heart . India made it to the top 5 after 20 years. I hope we get more top 5 placement in upcoming years

Despite Peru being “too passionate”, she still deserved the crown for having much better quality of answers. Let’s be honest. Mexico had the worst answer for Q&A. Plus, her closing statement felt very rehearsed and wasn’t the best either. She didn’t relatable. Yes, Mexico was poised/calm when answering. But does that really matter if nothing meaningful is coming out of your mouth? It’s sad because her answers seem like a joke when compared to Zozi and Catriona.

Hey dani just curious why this is the third upload? I noticed you deleted previous video

MUO just launched war against pageant fans in the universe. The universe has saw and experience what drama they did. Last year when SA won you wont see much negative comments compared to this year its a clear win same as catriona. Now its a clear win for Peru but the results are unexpected and not acceptable.

South Africa deserved to be in Top 5. omg

Goodmorning Dani

Dani, thank you for this insight and objectivity into some of the some of the bigger shocks of the night. I'm really looking forward to hearing your further thoughts about South Africa. I just am still in shock and confusion over her not placing in the top 21, particularly after seeing some clips of her live where she mentions how well she felt like her interview went. 💔

For me mexico deserve a crown very quenly attitude no drama she enjoy the compation top 5 for me is ok

Another good analysis from you. You delivered Dani but i am disappoibted that Miss Miss Romania and Miss South Africa didnt make the placement because they are good speakers as well.

Come you could tell Andrea was miss universe since the first day she entered the concentración

I loved this year’s MU!!! Congratulations to Mexico!

Please top about the shocking omisions in the top 21 like vene SA Canada etc

Why are you uploading it again and again 😕

Thank you for your input!!! Loved it!

You are great analyzing MU!! Exelent video! Andrea won since day 1!, love our Mexicrown queen!!

Thank you for this thorough review. It was very informative.

Dani I would love for you to do a video on changes that may need to happen with MUO: 1. Prelim & Final Night Judging Panels are different 2. Judging Panel being more diverse in particular where are the men judges? 3. Top 15: Have all the contestants compete in both swimsuit & evening gown and then make a cut 4. Telecast: Have a 2 hour telecast for the show but use a third hour that airs before the pageant or maybe a 90 minute block that still airs before Finals called “The Road to Universe” let’s get to know these women and their stories 5. Questions: Someone if they are not doing it now, needs to be formatted and asked differently and I also feel certain topics should not even be asked. Miss Universe is not running for political office, you have leaders out here who still have zero clue how to effectively handle the Pandemic, so should we expect these women in 30 seconds to come up with an intelligent answer

when brazil finally have a great miss universe brazil to compete at the miss universe organization they make exactly the same when it was miss universe 2007… we are since 2011 on the top and we deserve it more than another countries… but i think the organisation do not like brazil… politics just like russia

Brazil deserved that crown, she's amazing

I was waiting on this upload and as I went to check, you just posted it lol! Perfect timing. Love your videos 💗

People needs to leave Andrea Meza alone. She was the best. Point blank period

Mexico was a darkhorse. She was not hyped up like Philippines, South Africa, India, and Thailand.

Miss Peru is the real winner base in her strong answer

Miss Peru did not win, because she has a tattos, she hides them with makeup, think the Miss Universe did not want a tattooed queen, no matter how beatiful an prepares she is !

I wouldn’t shocked if top5 have something to show their speaking ability. I have no doubt that mostly in top21 they have a strong stage performance but for speaking skills... Big NO... that’s why when they said top21 are from interview I couldn’t believe that.

Same sentiment for PERU! But still her answer was so Solid!

Very very well said!! 🇲🇽❤️❤️❤️❤️

Needed to edit?

You can congratulate Mexico without insinuating that there was a problem with Peru's answer or gestures. Salt in the wound. Bad enough she didn't win, we still have to make sense why. And then nitpick gestures? really? cause her answers and delivery were on point, yes? Please put the attention on the judges, not the gestures. You weren't afraid to be unafraid reviewing USA's preparation, I know you have it in you. Just not on this one. Everyone knew what happened in Q&A. No need to change the narrative to make it a convincing win. (Ohmy if this video gets deleted again, RU-vid is from Peru!!)

Miss Peru had the best answer!!