The 73rd Miss World pageant will be held in Vietnam; will Bao Ngoc give up her spot to the new Miss World?

On the evening of March 25th, Vietnam was officially announced as the host country for the 73rd Miss World pageant in 2026. At the Miss World Vietnam 2025 final, the fate of Miss Bao Ngoc and the new Miss World Vietnam was also officially revealed.

Vietnam to become a global beauty icon in 2026

During the National Finals in Ho Chi Minh City, the Miss World Vietnam organizing committee created a media sensation by announcing that Vietnam will be the host country for the 73rd Miss World pageant. This is a special milestone as Miss World prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary. It is expected that more than 130 beauties from around the world will gather in Vietnam in 2026, creating a golden opportunity to promote the natural beauty and cultural identity of Vietnam internationally.

The excitement surrounding the event intensified when the organizers revealed that the reigning Miss World 2025, Opal Suchata, along with "the powerful woman" Julia Morley – President of the Miss World organization – will be in Ho Chi Minh City on March 29th. This marks Opal Suchata's first visit to Vietnam since winning the 72nd edition. The presence of this high-profile guest not only affirms Vietnam's position on the beauty pageant map but also demonstrates meticulous preparation for the signing ceremony and announcement of the detailed schedule for the upcoming 73rd edition.

Is the rumor true that Bao Ngoc gave up her spot in the competition to the new Miss Vietnam?

As soon as the announcement of Vietnam's participation in the 2026 pageant, the online community raised questions about who would represent Vietnam. Many suggested that, since the competition would be held on home soil, the reigning Miss World Vietnam 2025 should be the one to take advantage of the hype. However, representatives from the organizing committee quickly refuted these speculations, affirming that Miss Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc remains the chosen representative for the 73rd Miss World pageant.

In fact, the profile and philanthropic project of the beauty queen from Can Tho had already been submitted to the Miss World organization. According to the strategy of the Miss World Vietnam Director, the new queen crowned on the final night of March 29th will not rush to participate internationally but will be kept for intensive training. This year of skill development will help the new queen become a very strong representative for the 74th edition of the competition. Therefore, Bao Ngoc does not have to give up her spot; on the contrary, she has a huge advantage competing on home soil with thorough preparation in all aspects.

The CEO's leadership skills on the eve of a major undertaking.

Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc, Miss Intercontinental 2022 and currently the CEO of Miss World Vietnam 2025, is actively preparing to represent Vietnam at Miss World 2026. Despite her busy management schedule, the "1.86m tall beauty" prioritizes building her confidence and gaining practical experience.

Currently, she is focusing on completing personal projects and studying before entering the intensive training phase. With her management skills and extensive experience, Bao Ngoc is expected to make a big impact for Vietnamese beauty on home soil at the world's oldest beauty pageant.

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