Miss Universe 2013 Coronation Night To Be Held On November 9

The Miss Universe 2013 coronation night is set to take place at the Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Oblast, Russia on November 9.

Miss Universe 2013 contestants in swimsuit (Photo by MU)

The ceremony, which will be telecast on NBC and Telemundo, will be hosted by award-winning journalist and "MSNBC Live" host Thomas Roberts and Spice Girls member Melanie Brown. According to reports, American TV personality Andy Cohen, who is openly gay, was also offered a hosting job but he declined it because of Russia's recent adoption of anti-gay laws.

Returning to take viewers behind the scenes to engage with contestants, talent and fans throughout the telecast is veteran Miss Universe commentator Jeannie Mai. Mai is best known as the host of Style Network’s two-time Emmy Award nominated makeover series "How Do I Look?" and is also recognized for her fashion segments on NBC’s "Today."

American rock band Panic! At The Disco and Azerbaijani singer-songwriter EMIN will be taking the stage during the broadcast.

This will be the first time in the pageant's 62-year history that the competition will be held in Russia. Barry Adelman will be returning as executive producer of the pageant, which marks his third year producing the show.

The Miss Universe telecast is broadcast in approximately 190 countries and an estimated 1 billion viewers worldwide are expected to tune in. Contestants will be judged in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview as they vie for the coveted title of Miss Universe 2013. USA's Olivia Culpo will crown her successor at the conclusion of the two-hour telecast.