[1] The pageant was originally scheduled to be held on November 7, 2009 at The Venetian Macao in Macau, but the host committee backed out.

[2] Alejandra Andreu of Spain crowned Anagabriela Espinoza of Mexico as her successor at the end of the event.

[citation needed] According to the official website, 73 contestants were expected to attend the pageant, but only 65 contestants showed up to compete for the coveted title.

Contestants from Italy and Suriname withdrew before the pageant started.

A day before the grand final, Costa Rica and Nigeria confirmed not arrived at Chengdu, China due both of them had visa problems, marking the number of contestants decreased to 64.