Contestants Of Beauty Pageant, Miss Universe 2012, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

• Replacements
Canada: Sahar Biniaz was replaced by Adwoa Yamoah the 1st runner-up of Miss Universe Canada 2012 because the original winner, Sahar had to withdraw due to unforeseen personal circumstances.
Cyprus: Ntaniella Kefala was replaced by Ioánna Yiannakoú the 2nd runner-up of Star Cyprus 2012 for undisclosed reasons.
Dominican Republic: Carola Durán was dethroned after reports surfaced of a previous marriage in 2009. She was replaced by Dulcita Lynn Lieggi the 1st runner-up of Miss Republica Dominicana 2012.