The hottest bet to this year Miss Universe 2013, Ariella Arida, lost the crown to Miss Venezuela in the recently concluded beauty pageant in Moscow.

Being the fan favourite contestant, Arida's loss came as a surprise to many. Here, we look at the reasons why the 24-year-old Fillipino beauty lost the Miss Universe crown.

1. Her choice of gown: Ara's yellow gown did not impress, especially compared to the intricately designed gowns of other top 5 contestants. Cut in mermaid style, Ara's old school gown did nothing to accentuate her figure. Moreover, it made her look like a yesteryear's model who doesn't belong to current fashion scene. According to Fashionpulis.com, "During the Miss Universe national costume show, Miss Philippines disappointed fans for her traditional terno dress. Even her yellow, off shoulder evening gown was not impressive enough."

2. Ariella Arida did not use the translator: During the final Q and A round, in her bid to win the Ara did not use the translator. She spoke in English but the rawness in her language was clearly evident. Probably Ara's lack of confidence while giving her answer did not go very well with the pageant judges.

3. Ariella Arida's blue gown in her official pre-arrival photo: Ariella Arida was heavily criticized for choosing a tacky blue gown for her pre-arrival picture. Her fans were so disappointed to see her unflattering choice of gown that they asked her to "burn it."

4. Alferado Barraza, Ara's gown designer is the most criticized person in Philippines: Most of the pageant analysing websites, has blamed Barraza for sabotaging the Philippine candidate in the Miss Universe pageant. According to Missoslogy.com, "Year in and year out Alfredo Barraza has disappointed Filipino pageant fanatics. Critics have been extremely harsh on this Colombian designer, a very close friend of Stella Marquez Araneta, Binibining Pilipinas' pageant madame."

So here are thereasons why Ariella Arida failed to win the Miss Universe 2013 title. Let us know what do you think about Miss Philippines' defeat.