Filipino pageant fans expressed disappointment after Miss Universe Philippines Celeste Cortesi failed to enter the top 16 of the pageant held in Louisiana on January 15.
Cortesi’s record was considered the worst since 2010 as she fail to enter the semifinals of the most-awaited pageant in the world.
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray also captured the attention of pageant fans as she was also one of the hosts of the said pageant.
Some netizens noticed that Catriona was trying to hide her disappointment over the early elimination of the Philippines.
The rival country of the Philippines, Thailand also fail to enter the top 16.
“Guys you are not alone, Philippines, Thailand, Mexico, Indonesia – I know you might be feeling a little bit of disappointment right now but we always have next year.” the beauty queen told the audience.
She also received praise for keeping her composure during the disappointing moment and for trying to encourage the fans.
Catriona Gray:
"You are not alone, Philippines, Thailand, Mexico and Indonesia…"
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#71stMissUniverse#MissUniverse2022 #MissUniverse #MissUniverseThailand2022 pic.twitter.com/U7z4dmDffA
— ✨𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐭 (@inspoPageant) January 15, 2023
Cortesi has yet to give a statement about the disappointing result of her Miss Universe journey.
It can be remembered that she became viral on social media after she wear the dress of the fictional character ‘Darna’ during the national costume competition of the said pageant.