Miss World 2021 postponed due to rising COVID-19 cases

DECEMBER 17: Due to the health and safety concerns of candidates, staff, crew, and the general public, the global broadcast finale of Miss World 2021 has been temporarily postponed in Puerto Rico.

According to a statement issued by the organisers on Miss World's official Instagram, the finals will be rescheduled at the Puerto Rico Coliseum Jose Miguel Agrelot within the next 90 days. The organisers of the Miss World 2021 event have decided to postpone the globally aired finale after meeting with the virologists and medical specialists engaged to oversee the event and consulting with the Puerto Rico Health Department.