Miss World 1999, the 49th edition of the Miss World pageant, was held on 4 December 1999 at the Olympia Hall in London, United Kingdom. The pageant was hosted by Ulrika Jonsson and model Melanie Sykes. The 1999 pageant attracted 94 delegates from all over the world. The 1999 pageant also marked the first time that Scotland and Wales fielded their respective delegates. At the end of the event, 20-year-old Miss India Yukta Mookhey went on to win the Miss World 1999 crown. The preliminary swimsuit competition was held in Malta. She was crowned by her predecessor Linor Abargil of Israel. Protesters gathered outside the event, decrying it as a "sexist cattle market". Initially set for Seychelles for the third time, the Miss World pageant was dropped due to the government's disinterest. Israel, the reigning Miss World's country, was considered, but security concerns arose. Negotiations with MGM Grand Las Vegas failed for undisclosed reasons. Ireland also rejected hosting due to high costs. Ultimately, organizers settled on London, United Kingdom, the pageant's origin since 1951, after failed attempts with Seychelles, Israel, United States, and Ireland.