Michelle Dee bows out of the Miss Universe 2023 pageant

Michelle Dee has exited the Miss Universe 2023 pageant. 

The Philippine bet made it to the Top 10 during the finals held in El Salvador on Sunday (Philippine time), but failed to advance in the Top 5.

Here are the countries who made it to the next round:

• Australia
• Puerto Rico
• Nicaragua
• Thailand
• Colombia

Despite not winning the country's fifth crown, the Kapuso beauty queen gave a fierce performance in the Miss Universe 2023.

She was a vision in her emerald green Mark Bumgarner evening gown and a total knockout in her red swimsuit during the preliminaries. 

Meanwhile, during the national costume competition, Michelle showcased the Filipino weaving culture, highlighted her role as a Philippine Air Force reservist, and made sure she carried her advocacy in her costume.

The 73rd Miss Universe pageant is being held at the José Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador. The winner will be crowned with Mouawad's "Force for Good" crown by reigning queen R'Bonney Gabriel. 

—MGP, GMA Integrated News