HAMPSHIRE beauty queen Grace Levy has missed out on winning the Miss Universe pageant after judges crowned Miss Colombia as the winner.

The former Miss Hampshire wowed judges in the preliminary round where she grabbed attention with a pink bikini, a white dress and a Queen's guard outfit.

Titchfield-born Grace told the Daily Echo that the support she had received was “absolutely amazing” as she competed against 87 other girls for the crown.

But 22-year-old Paulina Vega took top spot, followed by runner-up Nia Sanchez of the USA and Miss Ukraine Diana Harkusha.

Miss Vega, a business administration student, said she would wear the crown with pride.