• The 74th annual Miss Universe pageant is taking place in Thailand. • Contestants competed in the pageant's national costume contest on Wednesday. • The best looks of the event featured sparkly details, dramatic backpieces, and feathered detailing.

The Miss Universe pageant is in full swing — despite drama attempting to overshadow the competition at every turn.

From contestants walking out after a director yelled at Miss Mexico to Miss Jamaica falling off the stage one day before the final competition, it seems like the pageant, which is taking place in Thailand, just can't escape hiccups this year.

Still, a new Miss Universe will be crowned early Friday in Thailand — or Thursday night if you're watching from the US, where pageant coverage will stream on Peacock starting at 7 p.m.

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