MUMBAI: Star World will telecast the 55th edition of the Miss Universe pageant live on 24 July. The show is scheduled for a 6:30 am telecast with primetime repeat telecast at 8 pm.

At the conclusion of the biggest beauty event this summer, Canadian native Natalie Glebova, Miss Universe 2005 - will crown her successor in front of millions of viewers globally.

This year, Asia has some strong contenders, with Miss Australia Erin McNaught, Miss India Neha Kapur, Miss Philippines Lia Andrea Ramos and Miss Sri Lanka Jacqueline Fernandez.