1/33Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
Miss Universe Australia: Behind the scenes
Miss Universe Australia: Behind the scenes
2/33Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
3/33Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
4/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
5/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
6/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
7/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
8/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
9/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
10/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
11/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
12/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
13/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
14/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
15/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
16/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
17/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
18/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
19/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
20/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
21/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
22/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
23/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
24/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
25/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
26/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
27/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
28/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
29/33Melinda Kemp from Rhodes, New South Wales, reacts as she is called on stage during Miss Universe Australia 2014. Picture: Getty Images
30/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
31/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
32/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
33/33Miss Universe Australia Behind the scenes at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins. Miss Universe hopefuls nervously prepare before going on stage in front of hundreds of people hoping to be chosen as the next Miss Universe.
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