MANILA, Philippines – Did Marian Rivera reveal that she will be a Miss Universe 2021 judge? Netizens couldn’t help but speculate that the actress will soon be a judge in the world’s biggest beauty pageant.
Social media went abuzz after the Kapuso star dropped hints that she will take part in the upcoming 70th Miss Universe competition, which will be held in Israel on December 12 (December 13 Manila time). In a simple post on Instagram, pageant enthusiasts quickly realized that Marian could possibly be one of the pageant’s judges.
After posting a photo of herself in a red dress, she put a caption that stated, “Honored.” It was followed by an emoji of a crown and the universe, along with the hashtag #Grateful.
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Fueling the fire to the rumors are the reactions of Marian’s celebrity friends. Many already congratulated her. Fans already praised Marian for being a Miss U judge. But the biggest clue would probably come from Marian’s husband, Dingdong Dantes, who commented, “Miss U”.
Earlier, a blind item circulated that the upcoming Miss Universe will have a Filipino judge who is a Kapuso star and a celebrity mom. At that time, many pointed at Heart Evangelista. The actress clarified that she has no judging duties as she will be working in Los Angeles, California this December.
There is no confirmation yet from the Miss Universe Organization and from Marian’s camp about the judging speculations.
If true, Marian would be hailed as the eight Filipino to judge in the 70-year-history of the popular pageant.
Following the rules of the Miss Universe pageant, there are usually two sets of judges. The preliminary judges will be responsible for choosing the top 20 semifinalists. Meanwhile, the telecast judges are the ones who are presented during the coronation night to select the new Miss Universe.
— Sally, The Summit Express