Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig crowned Miss Universe 2024

Miss Denmark Victoria Kjær Theilvig is the winner of the 2024 Miss Universe competition that went down in Mexico City Arena.  

Kjær Theilvig is the first Danish contestant to win the prestigious crown.

The 21-year-old portrays herself as an animal welfare champion, entrepreneur, and former professional dancer.

The morning after her win, she uploaded photos of herself in a hotel bathrobe with her crown and ribbon.

 “First sunrise as Miss Universe. Waking up with gratitude, dreams, and a crown − ready to embrace this incredible journey,” Kjaer wrote.

The Official Miss Universe page shared; “A new era begins! Congratulations to Denmark, our 73rd Miss Universe. May your reign inspire and empower women worldwide,”.

“A night to remember! Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig shines bright as Miss Universe 2024. Her winning answer stole our hearts: ‘No matter where you come from, no matter your past, you can always choose to turn it into your strengths,”.

Nigeria’s Chidimma Adetshina was named as the first-runner up. Miss Mexico Maria Fernanda Beltran, Miss Thailand Opal Suchata, and Miss Venezuela Ileana Marquez Pedroza rounded out the top five respectively.

Nigeria’s Chidimma Adetshina was named as the First Runner Up while Miss Mexico Maria Fernanda Beltran was 2nd Runner Up and Miss Thailand’s Opal Suchata 3rd Runner Up.

Meet our remarkable runners-up!

1st Runner-up: Nigeria – Chidimma Adetshina

2nd Runner-up: México – Maria Fernanda Beltran

3rd Runner-up: Thailand – Opal Suchata

4th Runner-up: Venezuela – Ileana Marquez Pedroza

Miss Universe Kenya joined the world ion congratulating Victoria Kjær Theilvig on her win.

“We join the entire @missuniverse family and the whole universe in congratulating Victoria Kjær Theilvig for being crowned the 73rd Miss Universe in a truly phenomenal grand finale in Mexico City. Victoria is a fitting wearer of the greatest and most consequential crown in the whole wide universe, a crown that celebrates the limitless strength of a woman, Beyond Beauty. Here in Kenya we look forward to working with Victoria to further advance the cause and values of Miss Universe across the universe. As we say in Swahili, Hongera Vicky,” the message read.

The 73rd Miss Universe competition took place in Mexico City, marking the country’s first hosting of the event in 17 years.

Mario López and Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo hosted the show, with live commentary from Catriona Gray and Zuri Hall from 2018.