Miss Universe 2022 is about to reach its conclusion as the finale will be held at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States on 14th January 2023. Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu of India will crown her successor at the end of the event finale.
However, there are a few delegates who have shown immense potential even if they have not made it the seasoned hot picks lists for the crown. While not so ‘popular’, these delegates have an immense amount of confidence, perseverance, and dedication to perform well on the finale night and win placements at Miss Universe 2022. Dark Horse candidates are those candidates about whom little is known but who unexpectedly wins or succeeds.
Here are the Top 10 Dark horse delegates of Miss Universe 2022 –
Leah Ashmore representing Paraguay
![Leah Ashmore representing Paraguay](https://www.angelopedia.com/newspic/5ESINC7RL3paraguay.jpg)
Alexandrine Belle-Étoile representing Mauritius
![Alexandrine Belle-Étoile representing Mauritius](https://www.angelopedia.com/newspic/X0H7KQ335OMauri.jpg)
Toshami Calvin representing Jamaica
![Toshami Calvin representing Jamaica](https://www.angelopedia.com/newspic/XLSWCUOCPMJamaica.jpg)
Noky Simbani representing Great Britain
![Noky Simbani representing Great Britain](https://www.angelopedia.com/newspic/KYNSOKLNM9Great.jpg)
Soraya Kohlmann representing Germany
![Soraya Kohlmann representing Germany](https://www.angelopedia.com/newspic/06HLZ2MAZEGermany.jpg)
Andreína Martínez representing Dominican Republic
![Andreína Martínez representing Dominican Republic](https://www.angelopedia.com/newspic/IGGM4ETCLEdomi.jpg)
Sophiya Bhujel representing Nepal
![Sophiya Bhujel representing Nepal](https://www.angelopedia.com/newspic/D6O704IEOXnepal.jpg)
Manita Hang representing Cambodia
![Manita Hang representing Cambodia](https://www.angelopedia.com/newspic/R2Q05Z1MPVCambodia.jpg)
Kiara Arends representing Aruba
![Kiara Arends representing Aruba](https://www.angelopedia.com/newspic/A7W5YY6FHEAruba.jpg)
Swelia Antonio representing Angola
![Swelia Antonio representing Angola](https://www.angelopedia.com/newspic/98AK8ZFGQFAngola.jpg)
The Preliminary Competition of 71st Miss Universe was held on Wednesday, 11th January 2022 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in Louisiana, USA. The contestants paraded in their opening dresses, evening gowns, and swimsuits in front of the judges before the finale night beckons.