Naples

The first event of the finals broadcast in 2026 (recorded between November and December 2025) once again took place in the city of Naples. The prestigious Mediterraneo Theatre, located inside the Mostra d’Oltremare, hosted the opening stage of the new edition of Miss Europe Continental, thanks to the production of Alberto Cerqua.

The evening was hosted on stage by Veronica Maya, a well-known Italian TV presenter and long-time face of the contest, alongside Beppe Convertini, one of the most appreciated personalities of Italian television. Together they guided the audience through an elegant and engaging show celebrating beauty, fashion and international culture. Behind the scenes, the backstage area was hosted by Antonella Salvucci and Antonio Zequila, who interviewed the contestants between the different segments of the show, capturing their emotions and sharing exclusive moments from behind the curtain. Among the audience, two special correspondents — Maria Monsè and Tanya La Gatta — interacted with the spectators, telling the story of the audience’s reactions to the contestants’ performances and to the jury’s decisions throughout the evening.

A distinctive feature of this edition was the composition of the jury, entirely made up of former Miss Europe Continental contestants who had already experienced the competition on stage. Among them was Camila Santander from Chile, winner of the International Final of the 11th edition of the contest. Four more gorgeous and talented former Misses completed the jury: Veronica Corrente from Italy, Amy Abiké from Ghana, Marija Nikolova from North Macedonia, and Sandra Fransson from Sweden. This international jury once again highlighted the global spirit of the competition, bringing together different cultures and experiences from around the world.

At the end of the evening, the crown of this stage of the competition was awarded to Raquel Toledano from France, who impressed the jury and the audience with her elegance and stage presence.