Lele Pons Confirmed As Judge For Miss Universe Pageant; Fergie, Rachel Platten Performing

FOX shares details for the November 26 Miss Universe broadcast.

The previous Miss Universe | Photo via FOX

The annual Miss Universe pageant is scheduled for November 26.

Ahead of the big event, broadcaster FOX confirmed the principal participants.

Lele Pons, Ross Matthews Jay Manuel, Megan Olivi, Pia Wurtzbach and Wendy Fitzwilliam will appear as official judges.

Rachel Platten and Fergie will take the stage for musical performances, while Steve Harvey will reprise his role as host.

Ashley Graham will again appear as the backstage host, while Carson Kressley and Lu Sierra will offer analysis and commentary throughout the broadcast.

FOX’s coverage of this year’s Miss Universe pageant will air from 7-10PM ET on November 26.

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