South Africans are holding on to hope that Bonang Matheba shall be Africa’s first particular person to host the Miss Universe pageant subsequent weekend. And her gig on the Earthshot Awards ceremony was proof that she is on a world-class degree.

The media character co-hosted the awards ceremony – attended by Prince William – alongside actor Billy Porter.

In the meantime, the pageant crowning takes place on 16 November on the Area CDMX in Mexico Metropolis in Mexico.

BONANG TO HOST MISS UNIVERSE?

After co-hosting the Earthshot Awards, social media customers known as on Miss Universe organisers to rope in Bonang Matheba as host.

Bonang, who hosted the Miss SA finale in August, has beforehand been nominated by the general public to go the largest worldwide magnificence competitors. 

One tweep posted: “@MissUniverse, are you watching @Bonang on #EarthPrize2024? 

That is the usual you ought to be on. She is thee host!”.

One other tweeted: “@Bonang wants no preparation. It’s a win for Miss Universe to get her on board… She’s a crowd puller, she’s legendary, she’s royalty. Ebook her!”

Sadly, it seems that Miss Universe has already introduced its host – US media character Mario Lopez.

They just lately revealed on social media: “We’re excited to announce that @MarioLopez, a famend determine in American tv, will host our grand finale. With over 30 years of expertise within the leisure trade, his allure, dedication, and keenness guarantee an evening to recollect”.

MARGARET GARDINER TO RETURN TO COUNTRY SHE WAS CROWNED IN

In the meantime, South Africa’s first topped Miss Universe, Margate Gardiner, will return to Mexico, the place she was topped in 1978, this time as a choose.

The pageant mentioned of the 65-year-old: “Her class, expertise, and information within the leisure and wonder trade make her an iconic and revered determine on the planet of worldwide magnificence. Her legacy conjures up a brand new era of girls”.

Margaret, SA’s first Miss Universe, responded: “That is such an enormous honour! I’m so excited to return to the nation the place I used to be topped to take part on this yr’s occasion. I can’t wait!”

DID MISS UNIVERSE ORGANISERS FUMBLE NOT PICKING BONANG MATHEBA?

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