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Things are getting exciting at the Mall of Asia Arena as we near the crowning of the new Miss Universe!

After a sizzling showdown in their swimsuits, it's now down to nine candidates:

1. Miss USA

A photo posted by Deshauna Barber (@missusa) on Jan 27, 2017 at 4:43am PST

2. Miss Thailand

Your support means a lot during this hard time. I can proudly say, I've showed the world the best of me with decication and pride. Love you Thailand ????????♥? . . DRESS @surface @joe_surface ACCESSORIES @Privejewelry MAKEUP&HAIR @kaopoon_suriya @boy_kitphisuth . @missuniversethailand @on.chichaya . @noom_piyachart . #missuniverse #missuniversethailand #chaling2mu #missuniverse2016

A photo posted by Chalita Suansane (@namtanlitaa) on Jan 26, 2017 at 10:12am PST

3. Miss France

A photo posted by Iris Mittenaere Officiel (@irismittenaeremf) on Jan 27, 2017 at 3:23pm PST

4. Miss Mexico

A photo posted by MISS MEXICO? (@missmexico_fans) on Jan 29, 2017 at 3:26pm PST

5. Miss Kenya

A photo posted by Rachel Mbuki (@rachelmbuki) on Jan 29, 2017 at 3:07pm PST

6. Miss Colombia

A photo posted by Andrea Tovar (@andreatov) on Jan 1, 2017 at 11:36am PST

7. Miss Canada 

A photo posted by Siera Bearchell (@sierabearchell) on Jan 26, 2017 at 6:02pm PST

8. Miss Haiti

A photo posted by Raquel Pelissier (@raquelpelissier) on Jan 18, 2017 at 7:05pm PST

9. Miss Philippines

A photo posted by Maria Mika Maxine Medina (@maxine_medina) on Jan 27, 2017 at 3:15am PST

Who will be the next Miss Universe winner to follow the legacy of reigning queen, Pia Wurtzbach?