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Miss Philippines, Pia Wurtzbach, answers a political question during the Miss Universe pageant regarding the reopening of United States military bases in her country. She expresses support for the American presence, citing the historical relationship and shared culture resulting from past colonization.
The Miss Universe pageant is criticized for tailoring questions to national stereotypes, such as asking Miss Colombia about drug society and Miss Australia about marijuana legalization. The hosts argue that these specific inquiries are reductive and poorly handled by the host.
Miss Netherlands and Miss Ukraine, Pageant Performance
Contestants from the Netherlands and Ukraine struggle with English-language questions during the Miss Universe competition. Miss Netherlands gives a confusing answer regarding child prostitution, while Miss Ukraine discusses her comfort level in various situations. The difficulty of non-native speakers navigating the live Q&A format is examined.
