Social media reacts to Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters winning Miss Universe 2017

Social media reacts to Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters winning Miss Universe 2017

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, who recently earned a business management degree, was crowned Miss Universe 2017 Sunday during the event that took place at The AXIS theater at Planet Hollywood casino-resort on the Las Vegas Strip.

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She did it! 

South Africa's very own Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters has managed to snatch the title of Miss Universe 2017. 

The glitzy event took place in Las Vegas where 92 women from around the world participated in the decades-old competition. This year’s edition had the most contestants ever.

The runner-up was Miss Colombia Laura Gonzalez. The second runner-up was Miss Jamaica Davina Bennett.

Martin and Tumi could not contain their excitement after watching the winning moment!

Many fans of the beauty queen took to social media to share their excitement.

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters shared a heartfelt message to all South Africans after winning.

Congratulations, Demi-Leigh! 

We are incredibly proud of you! 

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