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Behind-the-scenes: Miss Universe contestants live it up!

Last updated on: November 27, 2017 15:35 IST

This is what happens backstage at beauty pageants. Take a look!

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Miss India Shraddha

Miss India Shraddha Shashidhar is ramp-ready. Doesn't she look gorgeous?
Photograph: Benjamin Askinas/The Miss Universe Organization

 

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Miss Malta Tiffany Pisani and Miss Venezuela Keysi Sayago show off their shinning dresses.
Photograph: Benjamin Askinas/The Miss Universe Organization

 

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Models line up for a preliminary contest.
Photograph: Benjamin Askinas/The Miss Universe Organization

 

Ashley Graham

Miss Angola Lauriela Martins gets clicked with plus-size model Ashley Graham.
Photograph: Benjamin Askinas/The Miss Universe Organization

 

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Contestants prep for the swimsuit round. 
Photograph: Benjamin Askinas/The Miss Universe Organization

 

Miss Universe 2017 contestants

Miss Albania Blerta Leka and Miss Poland Katarzyna Wlodarek before the swimsuit round.
Photograph: Benjamin Askinas/The Miss Universe Organization

 

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Miss USA Kara McCullough is all set to shine. 
Photograph: Benjamin Askinas/The Miss Universe Organization

 

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Don't they make a pretty sight?
Photograph: Benjamin Askinas/The Miss Universe Organization

 

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The pageant is also a great time to get pampered. 
Photograph: Benjamin Askinas/The Miss Universe Organization

 

Miss Universe 2017 contestants

Miss Myanmar Zun Than Sin gets her hair done by a stylist.
Photograph: Benjamin Askinas/The Miss Universe Organization

 

Miss India

Miss India concentrates on getting her make up right.
Photograph: Benjamin Askinas/The Miss Universe Organization

 

Miss Universe 2017

Who said you can't have fun during the rehearsals?
Photograph: Benjamin Askinas/The Miss Universe Organization

 

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Who wants to pose?
Photograph: Benjamin Askinas/The Miss Universe Organization

 

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Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, Miss Universe 2017, adjusts her crown as she is congratulated by fellow contestants.
Photograph: Matt Petit/The Miss Universe Organisation

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