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Lili Carroll & Nyakoat Dojiok take the national stage.
STELLA MGMT · 26 August 2026 · 4 min read
STELLA MGMT models Lili Carroll and Nyakoat Dojiok compete tonight, 26 August 2026, as Victorian finalists at the Miss Universe Australia 2026 national final, held at the Palladium at Crown Melbourne and broadcast live on the Seven Network and 7plus. The winner will represent Australia at Miss Universe 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Lili Carroll
Nyakoat Dojiok
At a glance
One night, one crown, and two of our own in the field.
The night
When and where is the Miss Universe Australia 2026 final?
The Miss Universe Australia 2026 national final takes place tonight, Wednesday 26 August 2026, at the Palladium at Crown Melbourne. For the first time in the pageant’s history the night streams live on 7plus, with the red carpet from 7:00pm and the final from 7:30pm AEST, followed by the televised broadcast on Seven at 9:30pm. Rob Mills and Maria Thattil host. As the Herald Sun reported, seven Victorian finalists, Lili Carroll and Nyakoat Dojiok among them, have home-court advantage in a national field of 28, drawn from the official 2026 national finalist list.
Outgoing titleholder Lexie Brant of Queensland, crowned Miss Universe Australia 2025, will pass on the crown. The stakes are as high as they get: the winner earns Australia’s place at Miss Universe 2026, the 75th edition, held this November in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
For an Australian modelling agency, there are few moments quite like watching your own talent step onto a national stage. Whatever the judges decide tonight, being named among the Miss Universe Australia 2026 finalists is an achievement in its own right, and having two STELLA models in that company is something we’ll be celebrating long after the lights go down.
Victorian finalist · 01
Who is Lili Carroll?
Lili Carroll is a 22-year-old Melbourne model signed to STELLA MGMT, competing tonight as a Victorian national finalist in Miss Universe Australia 2026. She is about to graduate with a Bachelor of Business majoring in Marketing and works in bridal fashion marketing. Her official finalist profile covers both, and she spoke about the road to the final in her GC Magazine finalist interview. Along the way she has been fundraising for ToyBox Australia, the pageant’s longstanding charity partner.
Reaching the national final means standing out in a competitive Victorian field, and Lili has done it with the grace we’ve come to know well. Wherever tonight takes her, she steps on stage already a finalist among the best in the country.
Victorian finalist · 02
Who is Nyakoat Dojiok?
Nyakoat Dojiok is a Ballarat-raised, Melbourne-based model signed to STELLA MGMT, and one of the most remarkable dual talents in the 2026 field. Alongside her modelling, she is a premiership footballer: playing for North Melbourne in the VFLW, she was named best afield in the grand final that delivered the club’s first flag, and the club’s own match reports tell the story of a forward who kicks bags for fun. She talked about balancing both worlds in her GC Magazine finalist interview.
Having Nyakoat on our books is a privilege on any ordinary day; watching her take her place at the national final is a moment of genuine pride for everyone at the agency. Like every finalist on that stage tonight, she has earned her spot. As she represents Victoria at the crowning night, we’ll be cheering just as loudly for her as we are for Lili.
From the agency
Whatever tonight brings
By the time the final walk is over and Lexie Brant crowns the new Miss Universe Australia, one finalist will be preparing for San Juan and the world stage. We don’t know yet whose name will be called. Nobody does. That’s exactly what makes tonight so exciting. What we do know is this: two STELLA models will stand on that stage as national finalists, representing Victoria, Melbourne, and an agency that believes in them completely. That’s already a result worth celebrating.
At STELLA MGMT, championing Australian talent is what we do, from first test shoots to national finals and everything in between. Follow along with us tonight as we cheer on Lili and Nyakoat. If you’re an aspiring model wondering where your own path could lead, we’d love to hear from you.
Quick answers
Which agency represents Lili Carroll and Nyakoat Dojiok?
Both are signed to STELLA MGMT, a Melbourne-based Australian modelling agency. See Lili’s profile and Nyakoat’s profile on our roster.
When is the final and how can I watch?
Wednesday 26 August 2026 at the Palladium at Crown Melbourne, streaming live on 7plus from 7:30pm AEST, with the televised broadcast on Seven at 9:30pm.
What does the winner receive?
The Miss Universe Australia 2026 crown, presented by outgoing titleholder Lexie Brant, and Australia’s place at Miss Universe 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, this November.
How can I check that contact from STELLA MGMT is genuine?
Model safety is our top priority. Because scammers sometimes impersonate agency scouts online, we built a strict verification process. Any email, phone number, or contract claiming to come from us can be securely checked on our verification page. You can also view our complete signed roster, including Lili and Nyakoat, on the models page.
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