The Miss Lebanon (Arabic: ملكة جمال لبنان, romanized: Malikat Jamāl Lubnān, lit. 'Queen of Beauty of Lebanon') is the national Beauty pageant in Lebanon. The current Miss Lebanon is Yasmina Zaytoun who was crowned on 24 July 2022.
History
Miss Lebanon has been broadcast on Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation (LBC) since 1975 and continues up to this day, its winner will be sent to Miss Universe. It is currently organised by Miss Lebanon committee " Mr Antoine Maksoud ". The pageant has been cancelled a few times due to civil wars, conflicts with Israel and lack of protection for the delegates. The official winner represents Lebanon at the Miss Universe and Miss World pageants. Miss Lebanon Organization awards its winner prizes totalling over $400,000.
Every year, the Miss Lebanon pageant takes on a new format with a new number of contestants. The pageant has taken the form of a one night gala, several primes, and even reality television. Below is an outline of the recent years of the pageant's format:
The winner of Miss Lebanon represents her country at the Miss Universe and Miss World pageants. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent. Previously, in some instances the winner has also competed at the Miss International pageant.
The Miss Lebanon winner competes at the Miss World and Miss Universe pageants. On occasion, a runner-up is sent. Here International pageants under Miss Lebanon Organization; Miss Lebanon and Miss Lebanon Emigrant who will go to Miss International pageant.
Appointed — The 1st Runner-up of Miss Lebanon 2017 was appointed by MTV Lebanon, after being appointed the new franchise holder for Miss Universe in Lebanon.
Miss Lebanon 2016 was unable to compete after MTV Lebanon franchised the Miss Universe license; They didn't send her and didn't even send a delegate that year.
Appointed — The 1st Runner-up of Miss Lebanon 2018 took over the Miss World Lebanon title since the original winner will only compete at Miss Universe 2018.
