New Delhi: Harnaaz Sandhu fought back tears as she stepped on the stage for the final time as Miss Universe at the Miss Universe 2022 crowning on January 15 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. The diva took the spotlight before crowning her successor at the momentous event. R'Bonney Gabriel of the United States was crowned as Miss Universe 2022. Harnaaz took a walk on the stage in a sparkling black gown with an ornate train, looking very emotional. A short clip of the particular time was uploaded on Twitter by the Miss Universe organization's official handle. Hold back tears as @HarnaazKaur takes the stage one last time as Miss Universe! #MISSUNIVERSE pic.twitter.com/L0PrH0rzYw — Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) January 15, 2023 This year's beauty pageant contenders cheered wholeheartedly for Harnaaz as she walked onto the stage amid loud fanfare. As she gestured to the audience and folded her hands in namaste, droplets streamed through her eyes. Harnaaz tripped as she stepped toward the front of the stage to pose for the camera crews. She managed to regain her synergy, and she quickly held herself back from continuing the walk. Harnaaz Sandhu as well redefined her classic origins, appearing in a lavish lehenga at the 71st Miss Universe pageant's big finale. She accessorized her lehenga with maang tikka and cultural earrings. We love to see Harnaaz on the MISS UNIVERSE stage! Slay queen! The 71st #MISSUNIVERSE Competition is airing LIVE on @TheRokuChannel! pic.twitter.com/VI32kQfjyK — Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) January 15, 2023 Harnaaz Sandhu returned the Miss Universe crown to India after nearly twenty years in 2021. Divita Rai symbolized India this year. Rai, an architect, and model from Karnataka, was one of the top 16 finalists in the Miss Universe 2022 pageant. Amanda Dudamel from Venezuela became the first runner-up in the 71st Miss Universe pageant, and Andreina Martinez from the Dominican Republic ended up being the 2nd runner-up.
