It was an occasion where some of the world’s most beautiful women were battling it out in bikinis.
And Ashley Graham managed to leave the contestants in the shade as she showcased her substantial curves on the Miss Universe red carpet in Las Vegas on Sunday.
The 30-year-old took great pleasure in flaunting her physique in a figure-hugging gown at the Planet Hollywood casino.
A bit of all white: Ashley Graham left the contestants in the shade as she at the Miss Universe red carpet in Las Vegas on Sunday
The filly looked in fine form as she trotted down the red carpet in a tight-fitting white number, before changing into a wine-coloured outfit for her presenting spot.
More than 90 women from around the world are vying for the title of Miss Universe on Sunday, when the decades-old pageant returns to Las Vegas.
The Miss Universe title was on the line. with winner going home with a year-long salary, a luxury apartment in New York City for the duration of her reign and a slew of other prizes.
Grammy-Award winner Fergie took great pride in flaunting her toned legs as she graced the carpet ahead of a performing spot.
Curve appeal: She seemed to take great pleasure in showcasing her substantial curves
What a pro: She was learning her lines just moments before going on camera
Making it look easy: She grinned like a pro as an interviewee shared a boring anecdote
Pass her the paper: Ashley seemed to be loving every moment of thinking on her feet
In addition to the Black Eyed Peas star, Fight Song star Rachel Platten, was also doing a turn.
The 92 women include representatives from Iraq, Austria and Venezuela. The U.S. is being represented by Washington D.C.’s Kara McCullough, a 26-year-old scientist working for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Steve Harvey will return as the show’s host despite his now infamous blunder during the 2015 Miss Universe crowning.
He was hosting the show when he mistakenly named Colombia’s Ariadna Gutierrez Arevalo the winner before correcting himself on the stage, but not before the seeming winner had wept tears of joy before having the title cruelly snatched away.
In a reflective mood: She shared a snap of herself drawing on a mirror when she was meant to be getting ready for the show
Testing her metal: Meanwhile Fergie showcased her delightful derriere in a metallic number
Natural beauty: It is hard to believe the ageless singer is really 42-years-old
Making up the numbers: Fight Song star Rachel Platten was also doing a turn
Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach of the Philippines was then given the crown. Officials later said it was due to human error. The talk show host said he had re-read the card and noticed it said ‘first runner-up’ next to the Colombia contestant’s name before clarifying with producers his mistake.
This year’s judges included such luminaries as YouTube personality Lele Pons, former America’s Next Top Model judge Jay Manuel and Wendy Fitzwilliam, the 1998 Miss Universe winner from Trinidad and Tobago.
Current Miss Universe Iris Mittenaere from France crowned her successor.
And the 24-year-old is certainly not the stereotypical airhead, as she is currently in her fifth year of a dental surgery fellowship.
Phwoar: Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere was looking as good as ever at the event
Practice makes perfect: Hopefully Steve Harvey manages to name the correct winner
Red carpet royalty: Beauty queens Miss USA 2014 Nia Sanchez, Miss USA 2015, Olivia Jordan, and Miss Universe 2015 and pageant judge Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach
He can’t believe his luck: Macho pageant judge Carson Kressley cuddled up to coach Lu Sierra
Rogues gallery: Farouk Shami, Pia, judges Lele Pons and Ross Mathews, Wendy Fitzwilliam, Megan Olivi, and make-up artist Jay Manuel
Stunners: No doubt it was a joyous affair