Miss Colombia Paulina Vega was crowned Miss Universe on Sunday, but it was her fourth runner up, Miss Jamaica, who immediately began trending on social media.

When 22-year-old Kaci Fennell from Kingston, a favourite to win ahead of the Miss Universe final, had to leave the stage, the Miami audience erupted in an unprecedented booing.

Miss Fennell had gained a large following throughout the competition with her striking beauty, confidence, and unconventional style, wearing her hair in a Halle Berry-esque pixie cut instead of the traditional long pageant waves.