Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez was crowned as the new Miss Universe 2009 at the picturesque Paradise on Atlantis in Bahamas. Stefania Fernandez, 18-year old bested 4 big contenders from Perto Rico, Kosovo, Dominican Republic and Australia. Stefania is the second consecutive Miss Venezuela to win Miss Universe, and shared a hug with her predecessor Dayana Mendoza on stage.

Meanwhile, named as the 2nd Runner-up was Miss Dominica Republic Ada Aimee De la Cruz, named as the 2nd Runner-up is Miss Kosovo Gona Dragusha and the 3rd Runner-up is Miss Austral;ia Rachel Finch. Miss China Wang Jingyao was Miss Congeniality and Miss Thailand Chutima Durongdej as Miss Photogenic.

The televised event was hosted by Billy Bush and Claudia Jordan which also includes musical performances by Flo Rida, David Guetta, Kelly Rowland and Heidi Montag.