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Today host split opinion after asking whether beauty pageants were outdated
Reacted after Aussie entrant said Miss Universe contestants deserve to be there What a load of rubbish, Stefanovic joked, before model defended the concept
The model Maria Thattil said contest gave her platform to speak about injustices
Some viewers said host was put in his place ; Nine said he was being sarcastic
Share So, my costume is inspired by the black swan, designed by Perth designer Nicola Yeung from WA. This is the emblem of WA and it s a symbol of hope, she began. In essence black swans were thought to be something that wasn t possible, swans were thought to be invariably white so when they discovered this, it was a symbol of overcoming the impossible and challenging the norm. It s a symbol of overcoming the impossible and challenging the norm : Perth designer Nicola Yeung created the feather-look and moving garment via inspiration from black swans
Stunner: Maria, who is an influencer and fashion blogger from Melbourne, was crowned 2020 s Miss Universe Australia in October
Bella Varelis - The Bachelor
Bella Varelis recently revealed that she briefly dated Jimmy after her heartbreaking rejection from last season s Bachelor Locky Gilbert.
Former Survivor star Locky filmed his finale with Bella in July, and she appeared to test the waters with Jimmy in the months that followed. We were chatting and went on a couple dates towards the end of last year, we got set up by a friend, Bella told The Wash, not revealing who the mystery pal was.
She added: He s a really lovely human, definitely deserves to find love!
Case of the ex? Bella Varelis, 27, (pictured) recently revealed that she briefly went on a few dates with Jimmy after her heartbreaking rejection from last season s Bachelor Locky Gilbert