BANGKOK, May 18 - The panel of judges has been released, learn who will have the task of electing the new Miss Universe:
*Queer Eye for the Straight Guy's, Carson Kressley;

*Executive Producer of NBC hit shows including "Friends" and "Joey", Kevin Bright;

*"Days of Our Lives" Star, Bryan Dattilo;

*Vice President, Global Cosmetics and Marketing, Procter & Gamble, Anne Martin;

*Hair Stylist to the stars, Louis Licari;

*World-Renowned Chef and former Bangkok resident, Jean Georges Vongerichten;

*Danish Model Heidi Albertsen,

*Supermodel Cassie Lewis;

*Telemundo Latin Superstar, Mario Cimarro;

*Model and former Miss Ukraine Universe, Olexandra Nikolayenko (photo);

*Executive Vice President, Director, Boon Rawd Brewery Co., Ltd, Chutinant "Nidnoi" Bhirombhakdi;

*Miss Universe 1988 from Thailand, Porntip "Bui" Nakhirunkanok Simon.

Access Hollywood's Nancy O'Dell and Billy Bush, who recently co-hosted the Miss USA 2005 competition in Baltimore, Maryland will team up again to emcee the worldwide event.

"Thailand is world-class tourist destination which is ready to play host to the Miss Universe pageant and the thousands of international travelers from over 80 different nations who will converge on the country over the next three weeks," said Paula Shugart, Miss Universe Organization President. "We are excited to show our contestants, judging panel, fans and the television viewers this incredible country and all it has to offer."

The biggest surprise in this list is Oleksandra Nikolayenko, the absolute favorite to take the crown in 2004, who missed even the semifinals. A few days ago Olexandra was also seen and photographed in the Cannes Film Festival. Good for her, it was about time for this Ukrainian stunner to get her so deserved recognition.

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Is this pageant finally going to be Queer Eye for Str8 girl?

They need to mic-up Carson so we can hear his comments as they do the usual parade of nations...I bet we would get some great critiques on their choice of outfits...and how about him commenting on the evening gowns?

It would make it so much more entertaining...and while he's at it, make a few comments about the Trumpster's hair...

I'm pretty sure that Carson's gonna be more beautiful than other representatives on that night.

Yum, Yum, Yum! I might watch it just to see him.

Well tonight is the Miss Universe pageant. Miss USA has perhaps the worst national costume in the history of the event. It's beyond hideous.

Oh. My. God.

Fiddle-dee-dee!

Gone With The Wind?! Obviously designed by a Republican yearning for the Good Ole Days.

What a shocker.... Miss Canada wins!!!! :cool:

What? They didn't pick Little Bo Peep from the USA??? Damn that Carson! wink

Natalie was really gorgeous that night.

But did you see the costume?!!

What does that costume represent? Endangered Canadian birds or something?
How on earth does she walk?????

She looks like a drag queen in the Gay Pride parade. Carson must have been hyperventilating watching these costumes!

He's gonna throw out the first pitch of the Red Sox game on Sunday

It'll be really interesting to see what the crowd's overall reaction is to him.

It took me a little while to figure it out...but I think you guys will like it...

Natalie's from Toronto.

Think about it. Feathers....blue...

She's a TORONTO BLUE JAY!!!