Miss World 2016: Surprises (Week 2)

Overall, I am quite impressed by the level of this year's group. There are about 50 girls who I think could end up in the top 20. Here are some of my surprises this week:

BOTSWANA 

I think she's really well-groomed, pretty and articulate. Who knows? She might be the Queen of Africa.

COOK ISLANDS 

She's there to compete and have made it in Talent and Sports. Way to go, Cook Islands.

CZECH REPUBLIC 

Some of her predecessors came not being quite prepared, but this year it's different. She did well in talent and I really like her natural beauty.

JAPAN 

What a refreshing choice for Japan and it's so nice that she can express herself in English. There's something really likeable about her.

LATVIA 

Latvia on the left 

Latvia is one of the surprises this year. She's super cute and talented. It would be nice to see them place.

MALAYSIA 

Miss Malaysia is just gorgeous. The Asian group is so strong - I hope she doesn't get left out!

MALTA 

I think she has done her country proud by being a top 10 finalist in Talent. Malta rarely makes waves.

MAURITIUS 

I thought she was very likeable in her intro video.

RWANDA 

This is definitely the right pageant for Miss Rwanda. She IS a beauty with a purpose.

UGANDA 

I wasn't convinced when she was crowned, but I am starting to like her more and more!