Steve Harvey; Lori Harvey.Photo: Paul Drinkwater/NBC; Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
Steve Harveyis back to host theMiss Universe 2021 competition— but this time, he’ll be sharing the moment with his daughterLori Harvey.
The selection committee will also include supermodelAdriana Lima, Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere, actresses Urvashi Rautela, Marian Rivera, Adamari López, as well asThe Bold and the Beautiful’s Rena Sofer.
“This is my sixth time hosting the Miss Universe competition and it is always a highlight of my year. Each show I’m in awe of the smart, fiery, and talented women who take the stage,” Steve tells PEOPLE. “I continue to champion this show and participate, not only as a host but as a producer, to show the world what you can do, if you put your mind to it.”
“I’m so blessed I get to share this experience with my own daughter this year, who embodies that ideal every day,” he adds.
“I am so excited to be on the selection committee for the 70th Annual Miss Universe competition. It’s extra special to me because this is the first event that my dad and I have worked on together, so it’s going to be a really great time,” says Lori.“Also, I am not only thrilled to join such a dynamic and diverse group of intelligent women, but also excited to have the opportunity to genuinely support all the contestants and watch them shine!” she adds.
On Wednesday, the Miss Universe Organization also announced thatJoJowill be performing at the competition. Israeli singer Noa Kirel has also been tapped for a performance.
JoJo.Amy Sussman/Getty
Additionally,Carson Kressleyand former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst will serve as backstage hosts for the annual competition.
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TheMiss Universe 2020 winner was crownedearlier this year in May, a year after the annual competition went on a hiatus due to the ongoingCOVID-19 pandemic.
The 70th Miss Universe Competition will air live from Eilat, Israel on Sunday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. ET on Fox.
source: people.com
