Harnaaz Sandhu gets emotional, almost falls during her final walk as Miss Universe | Watch

USA's R'Bonney Gabriel, 28, was crowned as 71st Miss Universe by outgoing Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu in New Orleans on Sunday (IST). 

Ex-Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu got emotional as she got on st to take her final walk as pant queen and crown new winner. 

A video of emotional Harnaaz is going viral on social media. In video, Harnaaz can be seen breaking down into tears. outgoing Miss Universe almost fell during her 'last walk' as she was too emotional and could clearly be seen holding back tears. 

Watch video here:

Harnaaz Sandhu crowns new Miss Universe, ending her year-long reign 

Harnaaz Sandhu ended her year-long reign as Miss Universe 2021 by crowning new Miss Universe - R'Bonney Gabriel of USA. A video showed top 2 holding hands as winner is anunced. As soon as Miss USA was anunced as winner, she was given flowers and n Harnaaz crowned her as Miss Universe 2022.

“Remember to live this year to fullest because tomorrow is never promised,” Harnaaz Sandhu told new Miss Universe.

Harnaaz Sandhu pays tribute to Sushmita Sen, Lara Dutta with her last walk gown

22-year-old wore a stunning black gown, which was her special tribute to former Miss Universe winners from India - Sushmita Sen and Lara Dutta. 

Her dress was adorned with pictures of two Bollywood actresses from when two won ir respective Miss Universe crowns. 

Take a look at emotional moment Harnaaz walked onto st as Miss Universe for last time:

Lara Dutta Bhupathi reacted to iconic tribute by taking to Instagram and wishing Harnaaz best for her journey ahead. Sharing picture of gown, Lara wrote, "Wishing Harnaaz Sandhu brightest road ahead!! Am sure she's going to blaze her own individual, glorious path."

Over 80 countries participated in Miss Universe 2022. Divita Rai, a 25-year-old architect and model, represented India. She made it to top 16. 

Venezuela's Amanda Dudamel (23) and Dominican Republic's Andreína Martínez (25) became first and second runner up, respectively.