In December 2018, Filipino politician and businessman [[Chavit Singson]], of the LCS Group of Companies<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://www.lcsgroup.com.ph/|title=LCS Group of Companies Philippines|website=www.lcsgroup.com.ph|access-date=2019-10-02}}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/02/25/19/chavit-singson-excited-to-work-with-araneta-group-in-developing-miss-universe-in-ph|title=Chavit Singson 'excited' to work with Araneta Group in 'developing Miss Universe' in PH|last=News|first=ABS-CBN|website=ABS-CBN News|access-date=2019-10-02}}</ref> which financed [[Miss Universe 2016]],<ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto"/> stated that the 2019 edition of the pageant would be held in [[Seoul]], South Korea, which previously hosted [[Miss Universe 1980]]. He added that he would assist in preparations for holding the competition in South Korea, although the details were not finalized; the Miss Universe Organization had never confirmed this.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/12/19/18/singson-says-2019-miss-universe-pageant-to-be-held-in-south-korea|title=Miss Universe pageant in South Korea?|accessdate=6 July 2019}}</ref> Later, in April 2019, it was reported that both the Philippines and [[Rio de Janeiro]], Brazil had become interested in hosting the competition as well. Interest in the Philippines grew following the win of Filipina [[Catriona Gray]] in [[Miss Universe 2018]], looking to have her crown her successor in her home country, much like [[Pia Wurtzbach]] did at [[Miss Universe 2016]]. Meanwhile, Rio de Janeiro will be declared the World Capital of Architecture by [[UNESCO]] for 2020, and is reportedly looking to host more international events in the city in anticipation of this title.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tpp-news.com/2019/04/05/miss-universe-2019-pageant-might-not-be-in-asia/|title=Miss Universe 2019 pageant might not be in Asia!|accessdate=6 July 2019|date=2019-04-05}}</ref> In August 2019, it emerged that Israel was also interested in hosting the competition. With a plan created by producers Danny Benaim and Assaf Blecher, talks regarding hosting the competition in Israel emerged after [[Tel Aviv]] successfully hosted the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2019]]. If they do not host in 2019, they stated that Israel was also interested in hosting the competition in 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.israelhayom.co.il/article/681299|title=?אחרי האירוויזיון: תחרות מיס יוניברס בדרך לישראל|trans-title=After the Eurovision: Miss Universe competition on the way to Israel?|last=Suissa|first=Eran|date=9 August 2019|work=[[Israel Hayom]]|language=Hebrew}}</ref> However, hosting the competition in Israel would cause difficulties regarding the numerous participants from [[international recognition of Israel|countries that do not recognize Israel]]; these entrants would require special permission to enter the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-reportedly-seeking-to-host-upcoming-miss-universe-pageant/|title=Israel reportedly seeking to host upcoming Miss Universe pageant|work=[[Times of Israel]]|date=August 10, 2019}}</ref>
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