In the three-hour live show held last evening, December 12, 2021, contestants modeled in swimsuits and evening gowns amongst other competitions, however, although she did not get the crown, Miss Universe BVI Xaria Penn still managed to stun the audiences on the Miss Universe stage.

In a statement ahead of last evening's pageant on the Miss Universe BVI Page, the organization said “We can not express how proud we are of Queen Xaria’s performance thus far! And no matter the outcome we are absolutely pleased with her representation of the British Virgin Islands.”

'I made myself proud' - Miss Penn

Xaria Penn was crowned Miss Universe British Virgin Islands 2021 during the finals held on September 25, 2021, at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College campus in Paraquita Bay.

Miss Penn was just 18 years old when she was crowned Miss British Virgin Islands 2021.

Penn in a Facebook post after last night’s performance said, “I had an amazing time at this pageant I made my country and myself proud I couldn’t ask for anything more! Thank you all again for your love and support.”

She is the daughter of Devon Penn and Symone Davis-Penn‘s, her father is a senior pastor at Spirit and Truth BVI, a Christian ministry in the Virgin Islands.

Miss Universe BVI 2021 Xaria Penn in swim wear.

Miss Universe BVI 2021 Xaria Penn in evening wear.

Miss Universe BVI 2021 Xaria Penn in cultural wear.

India’s Harnaaz K. Sandhu was officially crowned Miss Universe 2021 when the 70th edition of the beauty contest was hosted in Israel’s southernmost city of Eliat.