The world watched with bated breath as Miss Philippines, Catriona Gray and Miss South Africa, Tamaryn Green, waited for the final judgement.

But Filipinos across the world can now celebrate as drumroll please… Catriona Gray was announced the winner of Miss Universe over 93 contestants!

The philanthropic teaching assistant blew the judges away in the questions and answers round. The show was trending last night on Twitter and Filipinos in Dubai, some who’ve been up since 4am to watch the show, are sharing their excitement on Twitter.

The nail-biting moment

Miss Universe 2018 is… PHILIPPINES! pic.twitter.com/r2BkN8JpXh

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— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) December 17, 2018

She looked like a super star

Va-va voom #MissUniverse Philippines! pic.twitter.com/4GXRovv710

— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) December 17, 2018

So much drama!

Your first Top 3 contestant is…#MissUniverse PHILIPPINES! ???????? pic.twitter.com/4wZMahiE8J

— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) December 17, 2018

Congratulations from her proud countrymen are rolling in

Filipinos in Dubai feel proud

Its so overwhelming in the feeling, while walking in the streets of Dubai UAE, that you hear other nationalities saying their greetings “hey Congratulations!!! your Country Philippines Won Miss Universe”.???????????????????????????????????????????? #proudFilipino #philippines #missUniverse2018 #CatrionaGray

— Nicolai Garry (@nicslovemore) December 17, 2018

‘The world doesn’t deserve her, but the universe do’

The world doesn’t deserve her but the universe do!!!!! #MissUniverse2018 #MissPhillipines #CatrionaGrayMissUniverse2018 #4thcrown pic.twitter.com/QsVUyMyedC

— Mel Lopez Ribeiro (@mymailboxbaby) December 17, 2018

This is commitment

I woke up too early for you. It’s just 4 am here in Dubai ???? Goooo #Philippines #MissUniverse

— Bernadette Bruce (@bernabelsz) December 17, 2018

Her fans love her

Goosebumps! Go Queen ???? #CatrionaGray #MissUniverse #Philippines pic.twitter.com/8RAhYIC2U3

— YSSAY NOPRE (@yssaynopre) December 13, 2018

Everyone’s waking up to the good news

Woke up with this vgood news that we won the Miss Universe pageant, and Im late for work, catching up with every details all over social medias ???????? Congrats love, Catriona! ???? thank you, youve made my day! pic.twitter.com/aPntpxGm0v

— May Rebutar (@suvervia) December 17, 2018

The show was trending all night

Top 4 Trending Worldwide #MissPhilippines #CatrionaGray #Catriona4MissUniverse2018 #MissUniverse pic.twitter.com/XWYSJoi42v

— GeczNavarro ???? (@meroyalprincess) December 17, 2018

It’s coming home

THE CROWN IS COMING HOME!!!! #MissUniverse #MissPhililppines

— Michael John Dizon (@mikejohndizon) December 17, 2018

Some just want to be like her

#Philippines it Brings me so much joy to carry you across my heart. Laban tayo!!! – @catrionaelisa ???? ???? ????????????❤️????????♥️????

May the 4th crown be with you! Prayers up for you our Queen ???????????? #MissUniverse #CatrionaGray #CATRIOniverse #CATRIObi #LavaWalk #SlowMoTwirl @tyrabanks pic.twitter.com/dDDgv88x4U

— Jr Al (@rh0ble0nard023) December 16, 2018

‘I’m not just a pretty girl’

“I’m not just a pretty girl.” Here’s what #MissUniverse Catriona Gray has to say on her performance in the Q&A portion. pic.twitter.com/9qaJQqJnwc

— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) December 17, 2018