The stage lighting sucked big time. It consisted of a wall of rectangles behind the stage which changed colours, and the unimaginative organizers kept it at neon pink, blue, a horrid combination of purple and green (which reminded me of Thaipusam) and gold for the finale. Frankly, even Moi could have done a better job with a couple of Martin lights and some Gobos.

The background music was insipid and utterly sleep inducing, rendering me almost comatose. I have never heard such a watered down version of Reggae as when the Caribbean contestants paraded. It must be the organizers’ idea of keeping the show “high class”. Musical entertainment came in the form of Irish band Westlife doing dull covers of “You Raised Me Up” and “The Rose” and Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees singing a medley.

I love the Bee Gees, and have the highest respect for Robin, but he was out of tune, and without the famous three part harmony featuring the rising falsetto of Barry and the midrange of the late Maurice (may God bless his soul), it just wasn’t the Bee Gee sound at all. It was just Robin squeaking away. Please refrain from further solo performances, Robin, and salvage some dignity. Don’t embarass yourself and sully the Bee Gees’ memory. Oh yeah, pop opera quartet and El Divo wannabe Amici also performed. *Yawn*.

An international judging panel and global public vote picked six continental Miss Worlds. The judges were:

Julia Morley Miss World Organization Chairman and Chairman of the Judges
Aneta Kreglicka Poland’s only former Miss World, who held the title in 1989
Denise van Outen Actress and TV presenter known for her style and personality
Karan Johar Indian director known worldwide for his award winning movies and host of