We know it’s not good for the brand but what can the judges do if Miss Philippines Karen Ibasco delivered a fantastic answer to the final question and answer of Miss Earth 2017. Eventually, the host candidate emerged as the winner.

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Watch how the final 4–Colombia, Australia, Philippines, and Russia–compete during the final question answer portion of the pageant:

And without a doubt, Philippines delivered the best answer. She deserves the title based from her performance in the final question and answer.

The results:

Miss Earth 2017:
Karen Ibasco, PHILIPPINES

Miss Earth – Water
Juliana Franco, COLOMBIA

Miss Earth – Fire:
Lada Akimova, RUSSIA

Miss Earth – Air:
Nina Robertson, AUSTRALIA

TOP 8

Czech Republic, Iva Uchytilová
Netherlands, Faith Landman
Thailand, Paweensuda Drouin
Venezuela, Ninoska Vásquez

TOP 16

Angola, Ermelinda De Matos
Bosnia & Herzegovina, Lela Karagić
Cameroon, Angele Kossinda
Guatemala, Maria José Castañeda
Switzerland, Sarah Laura Peyrel
Tonga, Diamond Langi
USA, Andreia Gibau
Vietnam, Le Thi Ha Thu

Watch the announcement of winners below: