The Miss Universe Organisation has a new owner and it’s official..!! WME | IMG today announced the acquisition of The Miss Universe Organization, which includes MISS UNIVERSE, MISS USA, and MISS TEEN USA, from Donald J. Trump.  WME | IMG is the global leader in entertainment, sports, events, media and fashion. Operating in more than 25 countries, the company specializes in talent representation and management; brand strategy, activation and licensing; media production and distribution; and event management.

The Miss Universe Organisation has always provided a global platform for many women through dedicated partnerships with charities, sponsors, brands, franchisees and television networks around the world. “The global reach of The Miss Universe Organization and the content opportunities presented by the pageants make this a strong, strategic addition to our portfolio.” “I have truly enjoyed owning the MISS UNIVERSE, MISS USA, and MISS TEEN USA pageants,” said Mr. Trump.

“When I purchased the pageants many years ago, they were in serious trouble. It has been a great honor making them so successful and I have really enjoyed watching the pageants grow throughout the USA and worldwide. The pageants are now in the hands of a great company that will shepherd them to even greater levels of success.”, Trump added.

The new MU owner, IMG has served as executive producers of both Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants in the past. The acquisition has expanded WME | IMG’s assortment of various global events in the field of entertainment and fashion, including renowned fashion weeks like New York, Berlin, and Sydney fashion weeks.