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Miss America 2024 is Madison Marsh of Colorado

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Miss Colorado, Madison Marsh, was crowned Miss America 2024 during the national competition held on Sunday, January 14 at the Walt Disney Theater (Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts) in Orlando, Florida. The 22-year-old astrophysicist and pilot made history as the first active-duty Air Force officer to win the Miss America title. She succeeds last year's winner Grace Stanke of Wisconsin. Ellie Breaux of Texas was the first runner-up while Cydney Bridges of Indiana, Mallory Hudson of Kentucky, and Caroline Parente of Rhode Island were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Rounding out the Top 11 were Cori Keller of Arkansas, Courtney Wages of Kansas, Kennedy Taylor of Maryland, Amelia Collins of New York, and Taylor Loyd of North Carolina. The new Miss America holds a degree in physics and she is currently pursuing her master's in public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. After her mother's death due to pancreatic can

LIVE UPDATES: Miss America 2024 Final Competition Results

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The Miss America 2024 final competition is happening tonight at the Walt Disney Theater (Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts) in Orlando, Florida. Fifty-one most charismatic, intelligent, and talented women from across the country are vying for the coveted national title. Hosted by actor and producer Terrence J with TV personality Nikki Novak, tonight's show will be streaming live for free on Miss America's official channel. An esteemed panel of celebrity judges who will choose the next Miss America consists of US Ambassador Nancy Brinker, businesswoman Susan Malzoni, top event planner David Tutera, supermodel Cynthia Bailey, accomplished entrepreneur Elena Cardone, and beauty industry veteran Shelley Goodstein. Who will succeed last year's winner Grace Stanke of Wisconsin for the crown? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss America (@missamerica) --- FINAL RESULTS --- TOP 11 Texas - Ellie Breaux North Carolina - Taylor Loyd Indiana

Miss America 2024: Here's where to watch final show livestream

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The Miss America 2024 final is taking place tonight at the Walt Disney Theater (Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts) in Orlando, Florida. Fifty-one beautiful and talented women from across the United States of America are vying for the coveted title currently held by Grace Stanke of Wisconsin. The highly-anticipated event will be streaming live from 7 p.m. ET (local time) on Miss America's official streaming channel . For the first time since 2019, it will be FREE to the general public to watch anywhere in the world. In case you miss it, the Miss America 2024 final show will be uploaded on Miss America's official YouTube channel the day after it airs LIVE. Photos: Miss America / Instagram RELATED POSTS: Miss America 2024: Meet the contestants Miss America 2024: Meet the Preliminary Fitness winners Miss America 2024: Meet the Preliminary Evening Gown winners Miss America 2024: Meet the Preliminary Talent winners

Miss America 2024: Meet the Preliminary Talent winners

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Miss America 2024 is currently taking place in Orlando, Florida where 51 contestants representing different states of the United States of America are vying for the coveted title. The contestants showcased their talents during the Miss America's Got Talent Show held on Thursday, January 11 at the Walt Disney Theater (Dr. Philips Center). Latinx actress and comedian, Jessica Val Ortiz, a professionally trained dancer, Laurieann Gibson, New York-based entertainment and talent producer, Wesley Whatley, and the Head of Artist Relations at Range Media Partners, C.J. Cook were among the judges. Presented by Kawai Pianos, Miss America's official partner, three contestants have been officially announced as the Preliminary Talent winners. The winners, each earning a $3000 worth of scholarship were Miss Michigan (Maya Schuhknecht), Miss Maine (Veronica Druchniak), and Miss North Carolina (Taylor Loyd). Miss America 2024 final show will be held this Sunday, January 14 from 7 p.m. ET on Mi

Miss America 2024: Meet the Preliminary Evening Gown winners

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The Miss America 2024 preliminary competition was held on Wednesday, January 10 at the Walt Disney Theater (Dr. Philips Center) in Orlando, Florida. Miss Alabama (Brianna Burrell), Miss Maryland (Kennedy Taylor), and Miss Texas (Ellie Breaux), were announced as the three Preliminary Evening Gown winners. They will each receive a $3000 worth of scholarship. The Miss America 2024 Preliminary Evening Gown competition was presented by Miss America's official fashion partner, JOVANI. Don't miss the upcoming final show live streaming this Sunday, January 14 at 7 p.m. ET on Miss America's official streaming channel . Photo: Miss America RELATED POST: Miss America 2024: Meet the Preliminary Fitness winners

Miss America 2024: Meet the Preliminary Fitness winners

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The Miss America 2024 preliminary competition was held on Wednesday, January 10 at the Walt Disney Theater (Dr. Philips Center) in Orlando, Florida. Out of 51 contestants, three contestants have been announced as the winners of the Preliminary Fitness segment which was presented by Miss America's official fitness wear partner, Rebel Athletic. The winners were Miss Maryland (Kennedy Taylor), Miss Mississippi (Vivian O'Neal), and Miss Tennessee (Brandee Mills). They will each receive a $3000 worth of scholarship. Don't miss the Miss America 2024 final show live streaming this Sunday, January 14 at 7 p.m. ET on Miss America's official streaming  channel . Photo: Miss America RELATED POST: Miss America 2024: Meet the Preliminary Evening Gown winners

Miss America 2024: Meet the contestants

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Miss America 2024 will be the 96th edition of the Miss America pageant — the nation's leading provider of scholarships for young women. The 51 state representatives have already been crowned and they will compete for the national title on January 14 at the Walt Disney Theater (Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts) in Orlando, Florida. Apart from raising the age limits to between 18 and 28, the 2024 competition under the new CEO Robin Ross-Fleming will also see other changes. For the first time since scrapping the swimsuit competition in 2018, there will be a segment that focuses on health and fitness. The CEO clarified, that the contestants will not be judged based on their physical appearance. "There is NO SCORE given on appearance, the health & fitness segment is to bring awareness to women's health issues and give a platform to women to inspire and inform all women on best health practices." Those without a performing arts background will have the option

Miss California 2023 is Sabrina Lewis of Berkeley

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Sabrina Lewis, representing Berkeley, edged out 42 other competitors to win Miss California 2023 on Saturday, July 1 at the Visalia Convention Center in Downtown Visalia, California. The 26-year-old equestrian and an alumna of the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) succeeds last year's titleholder Catherine Liang, a financial analyst from Bay Area. Asha Bhattacharya of Anaheim Hills was named first runner-up while Taylor Yamane of Riverside City, Mahika Valluri of Northern California, and Katie Tessier of Los Angeles County were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The title of Miss California's Teen 2023 went to San Deigo's Marlie Wright who will now proceed to the Miss America's Teen 2024 pageant. Her runners-up were Arushi Somani of Canyon Hills, Siena Lester of Anaheim Hills, Delilah Sichmeller of Riverside City, and Ruth Alvarenga of Marin County. No stranger to pageantry, the new Miss California previously held the title Miss Calif