All women over 18 years old can now join the Miss Universe pageant starting next year, 2024, the Miss Universe organization announces.

In a groundbreaking decision, the Miss Universe Organization has announced the removal of age restrictions for women participating in the pageant, effective from the year 2024 onwards. This historic move signifies a significant shift in the pageant’s eligibility criteria, allowing women of all ages to pursue their dreams of competing in the prestigious Miss Universe competition.

This change not only promotes inclusivity and diversity but also empowers women of varying life stages to showcase their beauty, intelligence, and talents on the global stage, marking a new era for the Miss Universe pageant.

“Starting then, every adult woman in the world will be eligible to compete to become Miss Universe,” the announcement reads. Miss Universe/Instagram Story via Pauline Serdon.