Miss Puerto Rico 2024 joins Miss Universe host team

Jennifer Colón, the 2024 Miss Puerto Rico representative, has joined the host team for the upcoming Miss Universe competition. The pageant organization announced the appointment on the weekend, designating Colón as the Digital Host for Crown Confidential.

Crown Confidential is the behind-the-scenes segment of the event. The role generally involves covering backstage activities and producing special content for social media. Colón will likely conduct exclusive interviews with delegates during rehearsals in Puerto Rico.

The decision generated a mixed reaction online. Supporters of Colón welcomed the move, while fans of current Miss Universe Fátima Bosch expressed opposition. The tension stems from public remarks Colón made in September regarding the previous contest.

During a television appearance, Colón stated that Bosch should not have won the title. She argued that Zashely Alicea or Rivera deserved a place in the top five. Colón said, “Fátima nunca debió ganar y Zashely (Alicea o Rivera) tenía que estar en las cinco… honestamente yo no sé qué hacía Fátima ahí.”

The controversy is not limited to the pageant. Earlier this year, Telemundo invited Colón to appear on La Casa de los Famosos. She participated in a segment called El Portal, where she faced Dominican model Celinee Santos.

The Miss Universe final is scheduled for November 24 in Puerto Rico. Colón will begin her duties as Digital Host leading up to that date.