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

Estonia: Kätlin Valdmets was replaced by Natalie Korneitsik, the 1st runner-up of Eesti Miss Estonia 2012 pageant due to Katlin not being able to travel to participate.
France: Delphine Wespiser due to Miss Universe 2012 conflicting with Miss France 2013, which was held on 8 December. She was replaced by Marie Payet, the 2nd runner up of Miss France 2012. .
Gabon: Marie-Noëlle Ada was replaced by Channa Divouvi, the 1st runner-up of Miss Gabon 2011 due to Marie being unable to attend both the pageant and Miss Gabon 2012.
India: Urvashi Rautela was dethroned due to an age controversy. She was replaced by Shilpa Singh, the 1st runner-up of I Am She 2012.