Miss Universe 2015 — Date, time, channel and more

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Miss USA Olivia Jordan will compete in Miss Universe 2015

Steve Harvey will host the Miss Universe 2015 pageant, a three-hour ceremony at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas airing live on FOX Dec. 20 at 7pm ET (tape-delayed PT). Live reporting will be conducted by Roselyn Sanchez.

One of the most-watched events in the world, Miss Universe is distributed in approximately 190 countries and territories. Contestants from more than 80 countries compete, with current Miss Universe Paulina Vega of Colombia crowning her successor.

Judges for the telecast include Emmitt Smith, Niecy Nash, Olivia Culpo and Perez Hilton.

Seal, Charlie Puth and The Band Perry will perform.

This year, for the first time ever, fans around the world can vote on each category and help decide who wins. Viewers can score each contestant on a scale of one to ten in swimsuit, evening gown and interview categories. To vote, visit missuniverse.com/vote during the live telecast. Additionally, fans will have the chance to submit a final question through Facebook, which will be asked to one contestant in the interview portion.

FOX will also have domestic rights to air the Miss USA pageant later in 2016.

Miss USA 2015 airs on FOX Dec. 20 live at 7pm ET (tape-delayed PT).

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