Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 15) — After the Philippines’ 12-year placement streak in the Miss Universe semi-finals ended on Sunday, 2018 winner Catriona Gray consoled pageant fans whose bets did not advance to the Top 16.
“The selection committee must have really had a hard time, but what an exceptional group of ladies,” she said.
“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,” she added.
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