Pageant powerhouse Venezuela to hold virtual beauty contest The global pandemic is forcing organizers behind the famous Miss Venezuela pageant to be creativeCARACAS, Venezuela -- For the first time in decades of Miss Venezuela competitions, the pageant powerhouse's so-called “most beautiful night” will not be live as organizers try to put on a compelling contest virtually amid a pandemic lockdown. The storied beauty contest - Miss Venezuela has produced seven Miss Universe winners, six Miss Worlds and seven Miss Internationals - has endured corruption and sex scandals, as well as lawsuits, in recent years. The crowning of the new Miss Venezuela and the two finalists will take place the next day in another recorded program. They've looked at the examples of others for ideas on how to put on a beauty pageant in the middle of a pandemic. “Our objective has always been to put on Miss Venezuela,” she said.

Source: ABC News September 24, 2020 13:54 UTC