Miss Universe removes age limit for contestants

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The Miss Universe Organization announces its removal of the age restrictions across all Miss Universe and its associated pageants starting in 2024.  Full story: https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/miss-universe-removes-age-limit-contestants/

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00:00 The Miss Universe organization announces its removal of the age restrictions across all

00:05 Miss Universe and its associated pageants starting in 2024.

00:09 In its more than 70-year history, the organization only allowed women aged between 18 to 28 to

00:15 participate in the competition.

00:17 With the age limit being eliminated, even women aged 29 and above can compete in the

00:21 pageant.

00:22 The changes in age limit come a year after Miss Universe announced it is now allowing

00:26 moms and wives to be part of the competition.

00:29 In an interview, reigning queen Arbany Gabriel says she loves how Miss Universe is, quote,

00:33 "looking for ways they can be more inclusive."

00:36 The Miss Universe 2023 Coronation Night is set on November 18 in El Salvador.

00:41 (upbeat music)

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