2007 Full Show ~upd~ — Miss Universe

The full show was a spectacular display of glamour, beauty, and cultural diversity. The competition featured 80 contestants from around the world, all vying for the coveted title of Miss Universe. The show was hosted by Carlos Bernardo Baguio and was directed by Alan Gilbert.

, made headlines when she slipped and fell during the evening gown competition, but she was praised for her composure as she quickly stood back up and continued her walk Historical Firsts: Tanzania made its debut in the pageant, with Flaviana Matata miss universe 2007 full show

The evening was steered by television veteran Mario Lopez (of Saved by the Bell fame) and former Miss Universe 2004, Jennifer Hawkins. Their chemistry was palpable, though Lopez’s spontaneous ad-libs occasionally caught producers off guard. The full show was a spectacular display of

And somewhere in the crowd, Rachel Smith smiled, her knee still bruised, her heart full. She hadn't won the crown. But she had won something rarer: the world's respect. , made headlines when she slipped and fell

The winner of the competition was R'Bonney Gabriel, representing the United States. Gabriel, a 19-year-old model and beauty queen from California, was crowned Miss Universe 2007 by her predecessor, Zuleyka Rivera of Puerto Rico.

drew a question about celebrity activism. Her answer was coherent but rambling. The real issue came from the crowd—still booing the United States over the Iraq War—who began loudly heckling. Smith kept her cool, but her scores plummeted.