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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1732328194438viber_image_2024-11-23_01-13-18-958.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Catriona Gray reacts to Chelsea Manalo&#x27;s stint in Miss Universe 2024. MJ Felipe, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA -- Fresh from her side-anchoring stint at the recently concluded Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico City, Catriona Gray was delighted to hear the positive feedback to her hosting skills. </div>Some fans have suggested that Gray take the main host helm next year.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/life/12/12/18/watch-how-catriona-gray-is-representing-luzon-visayas-mindanao">WATCH: How Catriona Gray is representing Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao</a> </div>“I would really be open to the opportunity,” says Gray. “Kasi, I really look forward to the hosting position of Miss Universe because one, it feels like a full circle moment for me because I can relate to what the girls are going through. I understand the emotions, the pressure, the excitement and I understand what it’s like to watch an audience. And I understand what it feels like backstage, to be a commentator, to be a host. I really look forward to going back,&quot; she explained.Pageant fans also noticed her big energy while co-anchoring with Zuri Hall, and even compared it to Olivia Culpo’s energy on the main stage.“I just give my best lang talaga. I have the heart of the fans so I wanna give them my all, just to be able to translate the joy.” Gray was obviously surprised that the Philippines’ bet Chelsea Manalo, didn’t make it to the Top 12. In fact, she was changing into another outfit when the semi finalists were announced and didn’t see how it unfolded live.  <div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/people/society-personalities/chelsea-manalo-is-miss-universe-asia/39295">Chelsea Manalo Is Miss Universe Asia</a> </div>“I’m so sad,&quot; she shared. “I didn’t even know who was at the Top 12. And then I was asking ‘who made it?, then Philippines didn’t make it. I really felt sobrang lakas ng swimsuit performance niya. Mas malakas &#x27;yung finals for me, kesa sa prelims,&quot; she added. “If you were asking me as a judge, it would be an easy top 12 pick but it’s in the judges’ hands na nga.”But despite falling short, she is proud of Manalo’s performance. “She really stayed true in this journey. The pressure being put in Miss Philippines is one of a kind, especially for someone as young as her. And I think she carried herself with a lot of grace, authenticity, I don’t feel she ever changed herself.”

Fresh from her side-anchoring stint at the recently concluded Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico City, Catriona Gray was very delighted to hear positive feedback with her hosting skills.

Fresh from her side-anchoring stint at the recently concluded Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico City, Catriona Gray was very delighted to hear positive feedback with her hosting skills.

Catriona Gray reacts to Chelsea Manalo’s stint in Miss Universe 2024

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Catriona Gray reacts to Chelsea Manalo’s stint in Miss Universe 2024

MJ Felipe,

ABS-CBN News

Published November 23, 2024 12:00 PM PHT

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Updated November 24, 2024 11:08 AM PHT

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