Ahead of the coronation night for this year’s Miss Universe, the 2018 Miss Universe made another statement as she arrived in Mexico City.

On social media, Catriona Gray uploaded beautiful floral-themed snaps which captured the attention of her fans and followers.

“Hola Mexico!!  I’m over the moon to have touched down in your beautiful country! No puedo esperar a conocerte más, México (I can’t wait to know you more, Mexico),” the former Miss Universe wrote in the caption.

Gray was invited to this year’s Miss Universe as she was tapped to be a commentator during the pageant.

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This will be her third time to return in the Miss Universe stage after she was crowned in Bangkok, Thailand in 2018.

Aside from Gray, the 2022 Miss Universe R’bonney Gabriel will also take part as preliminary round host together with the reigning Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios, while Olivia Culpo and Mario Lopez will serve as the main show hosts.

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The 73rd Miss Universe competition will be held in Mexico on November 16. The pageant will be shown live on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, Metro Channel, and iWantTFC on November 17.

This year the Philippines bet Chelsea Manalo is aiming to become the country’s fifth Miss Universe titleholder after Catriona Gray (2018), Pia Wurtzbach (2015), Margie Moran (1973), and Gloria Diaz (1969).