Las Vegas will host the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant

After months of anticipation and excitement on where will be the venue for this year's Miss Universe 2012 competition, finally the MUO has informed it's national directors that the pageant will be hosted live back again from the Theatre for the Performing Arts, Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on Wednesday, December 19th.

Over 80 of the most beautiful women will gather and compete for the coveted Diamond Nexus crown currently worn by the reigning titleholder, Leila Lopes from Angola.

* See Miss Universe 2012 Special Coverage