Rules state that all Miss Universe contestants must be over the age of 18 and Selvon was replaced by first runner-up, Sandra Faro.  Sri Lanka – Aruni Rajapaksha was expected to represent Sri Lanka in the pageant, but did not compete.
Aturan menyatakan bahwa semua kontestan Miss Universe harus berusia di atas 18 dan Selvon digantikan oleh runner-up pertama, Sandra Faro.  Sri Lanka – Aruni Rajapaksha diperkirakan akan berkompetisi mewakili Sri Lanka di kontes ini, tetapi tidak bersaing.