Michelle Dee dedicated this post to Chelsea Manalo
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee showed support for her successor Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo after ending her journey in the international beauty pageant.
Last May, Michelle crowned her successor. The crowning moment even went viral as the Kapuso star garnered laughter because of how she put the crown on Chelsea’s head. When Michelle competed in the international pageant, she was able to enter the top 10 finalists, and many pageant fans were dismayed that she was not able to enter the next round.
This year, Chelsea ended her Miss Universe journey as part of the Top 30 finalists. Pinoy pageant fans rallied behind her and continued showing support even though she did not bring home the crown.
After the Miss Universe 2024 coronation night, Michelle Dee shared a post dedicated to Chelsea Manalo. The Kapuso star shared photos taken during the time when she was crowning her successor.
“May agimat ang dugo natin! Mahigpit na yakap Filipinas!! Ipinagmamalaki ka namin @manalochelsea. You made us all proud,” Michelle wrote in the caption of her post. In the comment section of Michelle’s post, Chelsea also received love and support from netizens.
“She was excellent sa swimsuit competition.. So proud of you no matter what, @manalochelsea!” a netizen commented and this received a lot of likes from other netizens.
Meanwhile, after sharing this post for the Miss Universe Philippines 2024, Michelle Dee shared a throwback post featuring the preparations, fittings, and rehearsals that she had before competing in the international pageant.
She said it felt nostalgic.
“A journey of a thousand steps, countless fittings, endless meetings, tireless shoots—driven by passion, love, and unwavering Pinoy Pride! all love always,” Michelle Dee said. With this, her fans recalled the iconic gown she wore during the Miss Universe 2023 coronation night.
Meanwhile, Chelsea Manalo warned the public about a fake X account, formerly Twitter, that has been using her name and identity.