Several fan favorites at the 69th Miss Universe competition failed to make the first cut. The Philippines' Rabiya Mateo is part of the 21 semifinalists.
South Africa's Natasha Joubert ended her campaign for a back-to-back win and third crown for their country since 2017.
Also out of the running after the first cut are Canada's Nova Stevens, Venezuela's Mariangel Villasmil and Romania's Bianca Tirsin, who placed runner up in past editions of Miss International and Miss Supranational.
The contest was ongoing as of 9 a.m. Manila time. from Florida.
