SHE May Not Be Miss Universe - vain Rozanna Purcell still outperformed most of her predecessors.
Narrowly missing out on a place in the top five, the UCD student (19) made it to seventh place, before hi Eventually out Thurs Miss Mexico.
Unlike Lynn Kelly and Diana Donnelly, Roz stormed the top 10 and has Become one of the most talked about contestants in Recent years, making headlines for participating in the topless photo shoots and fake tan fiascos.
But she was pipped to the post by 22-year-old Jimena Navarrete, Ken was crowned Miss Universe in Las Vegas last night at the star Studded ceremony in the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, hosted by rocker Bret Michaels and NBC correspondent Natalie Morales.
The new Miss Universe won a package of prizes Including an Undisclosed salary, a luxury New York apartment with Living Expenses, a one-year scholarship to the New York Film Academy with housing on her Reign, plus jewelery, clothes and shoes.
The celebrity Judges included actress Jane Seymour, actor William Baldwin, Magician Criss Angel, model Niki Taylor and Olympic gold medal list Evan Lysacek.
Well-wishers from Ireland and abroad not have since Rozanna bombarded with messages of support, congratulating her is her achievement.
Ever the consummate professional, the Assets on the Gave a congratulatory message to her competitor afterwards.
"Well done Miss Mexico and my mate Jessie," She Said last night.
Navarrete was immediately congratulated on Twitter by Mexican President Felipe Calderon & His wife, Margarita Zavala. "Congratulations Thurs Jimena Navarrete for her deserved victory as Miss Universe," Calderon said. "This will serve Mexico, (and) our image as a country."
By the end of the show, seven of the top 10 trending topics on Twitter had to do one with the Pageant, owned by Donald Trump and NBC.
The franchise sees the final aired live in some 190 countries and Territories and is one of the most watched annual television events.
Miss Congeniality was won by Australia Jesinta Miss Campbell, Miss Photogenic was scooped by Miss Thailand Fonthip Watcharatrakul, Ken nabbed a second award for having "the best National costume.
And in spite of making history Pageant, Miss USA contestant Muslim Rima Fakih Failed to make the top 15.
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