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Miss Universe 2007: A Night of Surprises, Rain, and Riyo Mori’s Victory

Overview

The 56th Miss Universe pageant was held on May 28, 2007 (local time; broadcast live internationally on May 28 in the US and early May 29 in much of the world). For the first time in the pageant’s history, the event took place in Mexico City, Mexico, at the iconic National Auditorium (Auditorio Nacional).

Rachel Smith’s accidental slip during the evening gown segment is a textbook example of professionalism. While she fell to the floor, she immediately stood up with a smile, finished her walk, and still managed to place in the Top 5. However, she faced a difficult "home" crowd in Mexico, experiencing booing during the final interview—a moment that remains one of the most controversial in the show's history. The Rise of Asia

• Round 1: Swimsuit competition – judges selected Top 10 (no separate evening gown cut yet).
• Round 2: Evening gown competition – from Top 10, judges selected Top 5.
• Round 3: Final 5 – Each contestant answered the same question (except Miss USA who got a different follow-up). Then final ranking.

The Judges

The Miss Universe 2007 pageant took place on May 28, 2007, at the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City, Mexico. This guide highlights key segments and results to watch for when viewing the full show.  Quick Highlights  Winner: Riyo Mori from Japan. Runners-Up: 1st Runner-up: Natalia Guimarães (Brazil). 2nd Runner-up: Ly Jonaitis (Venezuela). 3rd Runner-up: Honey Lee (Korea). 4th Runner-up: Rachel Smith (USA). Hosts: Mario Lopez and Vanessa Minnillo .  Key Competition Segments 

4. Top 5 Finalists

After the gown segment, the judges selected the Top 5: miss universe 2007 full show

The Epilogue

The Crowning and The "Mankini" Mix-Up

In a major upset, Riyo Mori of Japan was crowned Miss Universe 2007 by outgoing queen Zuleyka Rivera. Mori was only the second Japanese woman to win the title (the first was Akiko Kojima in 1959). Her victory was celebrated as a return to elegance and discipline. Miss Universe 2007: A Night of Surprises, Rain,

famously slipped and fell during the evening gown competition but quickly regained her composure to finish the walk, eventually placing in the Top 5.