Miss France wins coveted Miss Universe title at glitzy finale

Iris Mittenaere of France lived a fairytale moment as she was declared the Miss Universe today in the final event.

The swimsuit round began with the contestants parading in their envious swimsuits in the Phillipines. (Photo | AFP) 

Miss Universe candidates parade in their swimsuits during the finals of the Miss Universe pageant. (Photo | AFP)

This general view shows Miss Universe candidates with pageant host Steve Harvey (C) of the US during the finals. (Photo | AFP)

Miss Universe candidate Keity Drennan of Panama walks on stage during the finals. (Photo | AFP)

Miss Universe candidate Mariam Hambach of Venezuela in her long gown walks on stage. (Photo | AFP)

Miss Universe candidates (L to R) Andrea Tovar of Colombia, Iris Mittenaere of France and Raquel Pelissier of Haiti stand on stage as they wait for the announcement of the winner. (Photo | AFP)

Miss Universe candidate Iris Mittenaere of France (R) holds hands with Raquel Pelissier of Haiti (L) prior to the announcement of the winner. (Photo | AFP)

Miss Universe candidate Iris Mittenaere (R) of France reacts after winning the title while former Miss Universe Pia Wurzbach of the Pilippines prepares to crown her. (Photo | AFP)

Miss Universe contestant Iris Mittenaere (R) of France is crowned the new 2017 winner by former Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach of the Philippines. (Photo | AFP)

Miss Universe candidate Iris Mittenaere of France waves to the audience after winning the title in the Miss Universe pageant. (Photo | AFP)

The new Miss Universe Iris Mittenaere of France blows a kiss to photographers during a press conference after being crowned the winner. (Photo | AFP)