Ashley Graham flaunts her incredible curves in a sexy cream gown while Fergie dazzles in metallic mini dress at Miss Universe
It was an occasion where some of the world's most beautiful women were battling it out.
But Ashley Graham managed to leave the contestants in the shade as she showcased her substantial curves on the Miss Universe red carpet in Las Vegas on Sunday.
The 30-year-old took great pleasure in flaunting her physique in a figure-hugging gown at the Planet Hollywood casino, which hosted the 55th addition of the pageant and also saw Fergie attend.
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Pageant ready: Ashley Graham and Fergie left the Miss Universe contestants in the shade with their incredible ensembles on Sunday
Take center stage in a stunning white dress like Ashley
The contestants may have been battling it out for the Miss Universe trophy, but hostess Ashley Graham was an instant winner in white for us.
The model looked stunning in her white midi dress made from heavily texted fabric which featured long sleeves and a turtleneck. It's not the easiest of dresses to pull off, but we think Ashley effortlessly slays.
The Michael Costello dress is right off the runway so isn't available to buy yet, but you can click right to check out the current collection now. Then head to our edit below for similar styles. Wear yours with killer heels and a bright red lip for a winter white finish.
The brunette bombshell looked in fine form as she sashayed down the red carpet in a tight-fitting white number, before changing into a wine-coloured outfit for her presenting spot.
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More than 90 women from around the world vied for the Miss Universe title, when the decades-old pageant returned to Las Vegas after last year being held in the Phillipines.
The winner would receive the ultimate glory, going home with a year-long salary, a luxury apartment in New York City for the duration of her reign and a slew of other prizes.
Grammy-Award winner Fergie put on a leggy display in a stylish metallic minidress as she took to the stage to perform during the telecast.
Curve appeal: Ashley flaunted her incredible curves in a clinging white lace number as she walked the red carpet in Las Vegas
Brushing up: Ashley was spotted learning her lines just moments before going on camera, changing in a gorgeous red wine dress to host the telecast
Making it look easy: Ashley grinned like a pro as she conducted an interview
Radiant: Ashley was a vision of beauty as she hosted the show on the evening
In addition to the Black Eyed Peas star, Fight Song star Rachel Platten, was also doing a turn on the stage in sensational style.
The 92 women include representatives from Iraq, Austria and Venezuela. The U.S. is being represented by Washington D.C.'s Kara McCullough, a 26-year-old scientist working for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Steve Harvey will return as the show's host despite his now infamous blunder during the 2015 Miss Universe crowning.
He was hosting the show when he mistakenly named Colombia's Ariadna Gutierrez Arevalo the winner before correcting himself on the stage, but not before the seeming winner had wept tears of joy before having the title cruelly snatched away.
In a reflective mood: She shared a snap of herself drawing on a mirror ahead of getting ready for the show
Legs for days: Singer Fergie rocked a sensational metallic number for the showcase, which the star also rocked during a performance
Natural beauty: The Black Eyed Peas star looked sensational as she rocked a bronzed smoky eye
Singer Fergie put on a leggy display in a stylish metallic mini dress as she performed at the pageant, giving viewers a showcase of her new single A Little Work.
The mother-of-one styled her ice blonde locks into a poker straight 'lob' (long bob) and rocked classic bronzed eye shadow.
Fergie certainly got the party going as she belted out the track, performing as the top 10 pageant finalists walked onto the stage.
Showstopper: Fergie rocked the stage with a performance of A Little Work, the latest single from her album Double Dutchess
Sensational: Fergie rocked stylish strappy black heels with the look, and had her ice blonde locks styled into a chic 'lob' (long bob)
Top girls: As Fergie performed, the Top 10 finalists from the pageant entered the stage, on a mission to prove they were the best of the best
Glamour girl: The mother-of-one has been showcasing her newest music, after announcing her separation from husband Josh Duhamel in September
Well loved: The star certainly seemed to have a following in the crowd, as she attempted to high-five some of the spectators
Glamorous gown: Fight Song star Rachel Platten was also seen embracing her inner princess in a sensational pearl grey gown
Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach of the Philippines was then given the crown. Officials later said it was due to human error. The talk show host said he had re-read the card and noticed it said 'first runner-up' next to the Colombia contestant's name before clarifying with producers his mistake.
This year's judges included such luminaries as YouTube personality Lele Pons, former America's Next Top Model judge Jay Manuel and Wendy Fitzwilliam, the 1998 Miss Universe winner from Trinidad and Tobago.
Miss Universe champion Iris Mittenaere from France crowned her successor, South African beauty Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, after wowing on the red carpet in a showstopping yellow satin gown.
And the 24-year-old certainly proved she can showcase brains as well as beauty, as she is currently in her fifth year of a dental surgery fellowship.
Phwoar: Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere was looking as fabulous as ever at the event, with French beauty donning a stunning yellow satin gown
New star: South African beauty Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters was crowned the new champion on Sunday, only the second star to win from that country
Practice makes perfect: Host Steve Harvey managed to name the correct winner after blundering in 2015
Red carpet royalty: Beauty queens Miss USA 2014 Nia Sanchez, Miss USA 2015, Olivia Jordan, and Miss Universe 2015 and pageant judge Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach
He can't believe his luck: Macho pageant judge Carson Kressley cuddled up to coach Lu Sierra
Rogues gallery: Farouk Shami, Pia, judges Lele Pons and Ross Mathews, Wendy Fitzwilliam, Megan Olivi, and make-up artist Jay Manuel
Stunners: No doubt it was a joyous affair, as a format change saw the contestants grouped together by continent when named together in the Top 16
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