The journey for Miss Pakistan Erica Robin and Miss India Shweta Sharda at the ongoing Miss Universe 2023 final ended after the both the beauty queens failed for qualify for the Top 10.

Nevertheless, they made their countries proud by becoming one of the Top 20 semifinalists.

Eria Robin wore full-body attire during the swimsuit show which probably led her ouster from the event.

The fan favourite and one of the top contenders, Miss Universe Philippines Michelle Dee, has moved to the Top 10 of Miss Universe 2023. She will now be participating in the evening gown show for a place in the Top 5 of the 72nd Miss Universe beauty pageant.

Being hosted at the José Adolfo Pineda Arena in El Salvador for the first time ever, the 72nd edition of Miss Universe, also known as Miss Universe 2023, is currently in progress. Unfortunately, following the swimsuit round, Erica Robin and Shweta Sharda did not proceed to the evening gown round.

The top 10 finalists for Miss Universe 2023 are Miss Puerto Rico, Thailand, Peru, Colombia, Nicaragua, Philippines, El Salvador, Venezuela, Australia and Spain.

Pakistan’s Erica Robin achieves a historic milestone

Erica Robin's ranking in the Top 20 at Miss Universe 2023 was a historic moment for Pakistan. Unfortunately, Erica did not place in the Top 10 in the tournament.

For the first time, all of the pageant's hosts are women, the hosts lineup includes former Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo and TV personalities Jeannie Mai and Maria Menounos.

Prior to this, Miss Universe China Qi Jia had to step down due to visa issues. As per the official update “Ms Jia Qi, applied for visa procedures as soon as her coronation was announced and actively prepared for the world finals, however, due to the delay in issuance, she flew to El Salvador as soon as the visa was granted and she lost more than a week of activities, which made it impossible for her to compete in this year’s international event.”

Ninety countries entered the 72nd Miss Universe pageant to compete for the prestigious title. For the unversed, Marina Machete from Portugal and Rikkie Kollé from the Netherlands are the two transgender women to compete in the contest this year.