
Before joining and ultimately winning Miss Universe 2018, Catriona Gray first competed in Miss World 2016 where she placed in the Top 5.
Over on Instagram, the winner of Miss World 2016, Puerto Rico's Stephanie Del Valle, penned a message for the fans pitting her and Catriona against one another.
"I don't understand why all of the hate. @catriona_gray and I are friends and we've worked together to help the Philippines and I couldn't be more proud. Stop the hate and spread more love. It's the holiday season and hate should have no place anywhere now. Use this time to celebrate with her, your family and live a joyful, HATE FREE life," captioned Stephanie.