Miss Universe Pageant Pits 83 Beauty Queens Against Each Other.

Miss Universe as a pageant will see a set of 83 beauty queens show off swimsuits, evening gowns and quick-thinking interview skills in hopes of impressing a panel of celebrity judges and winning the elusive and prestigious 2010 Miss Universe crown.
From Albania to Zambia, contestants from six continents were expected to strut across a stage Monday night at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip.
The winner will replace Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez, who gave Venezuela a second consecutive win by taking the title at age 18 last year.
Fernandez says it's clear in her mind who's contending in this year's contest - but she won't giver her picks until after the telecast.
The pageant hosted by rocker Bret Michaels and NBC correspondent Natalie Morales will air live on NBC and Telemundo.