Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters arrived back home for her official homecoming celebration on Wednesday -- the first time she's been on local soil since being crowned in November last year.
Crowds of supporters gathered at OR Tambo International airport in Johannesburg and cheered for Nel-Peters as she passed through the arrivals gate as Mango Groove's "Special Star" played over the speakers.
WATCH: #MissUniverse@DemiLeighNP arrives in SA to cheers and a rendition of Mango Groove's 'Special Star' [🎥: @Duenna_M] pic.twitter.com/XfIGMavEK2
— HuffPost SouthAfrica (@HuffPostSA) January 24, 2018
Miss Universe's parents were in attendance.
Even her dog made it to the airport.
Also stealing the spotlight is @DemiLeighNP 's pet which she previously said is one of the things she missed a lot about home.#MissUniverse@HuffPostSApic.twitter.com/0F3kctyJwF
— Duenna Mambana (@Duenna_M) January 24, 2018
The world-famous Soweto Gospel Choir even serenaded the South African beauty.
She shed tears of joy as she addressed the crowds in a bold red pantsuit.
South Africa is thrilled to have you home, Demi-Leigh!
If you didn't make it to the airport, there will be opportunities to meet Miss Universe yourself and take a picture with the most beautiful woman in the universe.