Chelsea Manalo received recognition and praise from various beauty queens for her participation in the Miss Universe 2024 competition in Mexico. Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi congratulated Manalo for representing the diverse beauty of the Philippines and making everyone proud. She was joined by Miss Universe Philippines 2013 Michelle Dee, who expressed her pride and admiration for Manalo's performance.
Additionally, Miss Universe Philippines 2014 MJ Lastimosa also shared words of support and appreciation for Manalo on social media. Despite not advancing to the Top 12 of the competition, Manalo garnered love and encouragement from her fellow beauty queens and supporters. The crown of Miss Universe 2024 was ultimately claimed by Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark.
In a heartfelt message, Michelle Dee expressed her admiration for Manalo on Instagram, emphasizing the pride felt for her representation of Filipino beauty. The support and acknowledgment from the beauty queens reflected the strong camaraderie within the pageant community, celebrating each other's achievements and contributions to promoting diversity and beauty on a global stage.
