Kjaer, an animal protection advocate who works in the diamond selling business, beat out Miss Nigeria at the end of 73rd edition of the competition in Mexico City.

Miss Denmark Victoria Kjaer Theilvig is the new Miss Universe 2024, the first Danish contestant to take the crown. “Who are you?” a handler asked her moments after her crowning on Saturday night, in video shared to the competition’s official Instagram account.

Miss Universe Victoria Kjaer Theilvig posted a photo to her Instagram page the morning after taking the crown.

Born in Søborg, Denmark, Kjaer grew up in Copenhagen and is the first Danish contestant in the 73-year-history of Miss Universe to take home the crown. Prior to her Miss Universe win, she was crowned Miss Universe Denmark in September 2024.

Find out more about Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig, the winner of the 2024 Miss Universe pageant, and see photos from the competition.

Enugu state governor Peter Mbah has congratulated and celebrated Chidimma Adetshina for her remarkable achievement as the first runner-up at Miss Universe 2024.

After the Miss Universe 2024 competition came to a close last night, the first runner-up Miss Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina shared a heartfelt message of gratitude and unity. Adetshina, who placed second after Miss Denmark Victoria Kjaer Theilvig and ahead of Miss Mexico Maria Fernanda Beltran,

Chidimma Adetshina, the first runner-up of Miss Universe 2024, took to her Instagram page, where she shared a lengthy post to appreciate Nigerians for their support.

Nigerian beauty queen, Chidimma Adetshina, has emerged first runner-up in the world’s Miss Universe competition. Chidimma came second behind Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, was crowned winner at the 73rd edition of the global Miss Universe pageant.