Miss Universe Australia, Monika Radulovic, has caused a stir by stating that marijuana should be legalised during questions she was asked in the final stages of the Miss Universe competition.

Ms Radulovic from Sydney made the top five of the Miss Universe competition - but narrowly missed out on making the final three at the Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on Sunday night.

The 25-year-old beauty's awkward response may have hit her hopes of winning the competition, while also upsetting anti-drug campaigners in her home country.

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Miss Universe Australia, Monika Radulovic, thinks about it before replying to host Steve Harvey's question if marijuana should be legalised

During the question and answer segment of the competition, the show's host, comedian and television personality Steve Harvey, cut straight to the chase.

'Australia is taking its first steps towards legalising marijuana. Do you think that's a good idea, and why?' he asked.

Ms Radulovic laughed before thanking Harvey for the question.

'Now this topic has both positives and negatives and it's quite debated. I believe that in certain circumstances, legalising marijuana does have definite benefits,' she replied.

The 25-year-old replied that 'legalising marijuana does have definite benefits'

Radulovic made the top five of the Miss Universe competition in Las Vegas

The Sydney starlet showed off her impressive physique as she stormed down the runway

Ms Radulovic wore a Dame Edna inspired national costume by designer Timothy Cubbo in the competition

'It has been found to be really amazing in treating cancer and has really really helped those who are very, very sick. In that circumstance I definitely do think we should.

'But, the government should definitely weigh both options. Thank you so much'.

Miss Radulovic was eliminated after the question round.

The brunette beauty was competing in the last five against Miss USA, Miss Colombia, Miss France and Miss Philippines for the renowned title.

Left in the competition was Miss USA, Miss Philippines and Miss Colombia - before the title was taken out by Miss Colombia for the second year in a row.

Ms Radulovic's response is sure to annoy certain anti-drug groups in Australia

Controversy: The disastrous finals saw the wrong winner announced, with Miss Colombia mistakenly announced named Miss Universe - before having to hand her crown over to Miss Philippines

A confident Ms Radulovic revealed prior to the show that she was 'happy and excited' for what the day would bring - but was it the controversial Dame Edna inspired national costume that let her down?

The extravagant feathered costume complete with a purple wig by designer Timothy Cubbo received a mixed response from Australians, after it was voted in by the public in June.

'Always believe that something wonderful is about to happen,' Ms Radulovic wrote on Instagram.

'My heart is at peace knowing that whatever is meant for me will not miss me, and what misses me was never meant for me.'



