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Miss USA 2023 kicked off this weekend with the arrival and check-in of the 51 contestants at this year's official venue, the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. The week-long event will conclude this Friday, September 29 with the coronation of the 72nd Miss USA who will go on to represent the United States of America at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador on November 18. As the prestigious national competition begins, it is not easy to predict which of the contestants will take home the crown as it could be anyone's game. A distinguished panel of judges will have the most difficult task of choosing the next Miss USA based on their interviews, and performances during the preliminary swimsuits and evening gown competitions. One contestant will earn a sport in the semifinals through a People's Choice fan vote. Voting is open until September 28 on the Miss USA official website. Who will be crowned Miss USA 2023? Meet our Top 16 early favorites: TOP 16 (in alphabetical

Emmy award-winning TV personalities Keltie Knight and Adrienne Bailon-Houton have been announced as hosts of the upcoming Miss USA 2023 pageant. The 51 contestants vying for the coveted title are now on their way to the national competition in Reno, Nevada. Only one of them will be crowned as USA's representative to Miss Universe 2023 which is set for November 18 in El Salvador. An esteemed panel of judges who will select Morgan Romano's successor includes beauty entrepreneur and founder of One/Size Beauty Patrick Starrr, fashion designer and businesswoman Nicole Miller, actress, director, producer and entrepreneur Vivica A. Fox, and model, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Emina Cunmulaj Nazarian. Tickets for the show can be purchased on the pageant's official website  but if you can't make it to Nevada, the 72nd Miss USA will broadcast live from the Grand Sierra Resort on September 29 at 8 p.m. EST on The CW. You may now also cast your vote on the website for People

For the first time since 2019, the annual Miss USA pageant will air live on national television. The CW Television Network will broadcast Miss USA 2023 on September 29 at 8 p.m. EST from the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. Miss Teen USA 2023 will also be held at the same venue, on September 28 at 7 p.m. EST, and will stream live on the network's official app and website. Further details on the upcoming national competitions including the hosts and members of the selection committee have yet to be announced. Reigning Miss USA Morgan Romano and Miss Teen USA Faron Medhi will crown their respective successors at the end of the much-awaited events. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss USA (@missusa) Photos: Miss USA / Instagram RELATED POSTS: Miss USA 2023: Meet the contestants Miss USA 2023 schedule of events — costume show, preliminary and final competition

In just a few weeks, Miss USA 2023, the 72nd edition of the Miss USA pageant will happen at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. The much-awaited event will be the third edition to be hosted in the "Biggest Little City in the World" after 2019 and 2022, and the first since fashion designer Laylah Rose took over the directorship from former Miss USA Crystle Stewart. Contestants from 50 states and the District of Columbia, crowned from different state competitions held between September 2022 and August 2023, will be vying for the coveted title currently held by Morgan Romano of North Carolina. The next Miss USA will represent the United States of America at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) in El Salvador this November and try to pull off a back-to-back win. Mark your calendars, here is the schedule of important events for Miss USA 2023: Costume Show  — Wednesday, September 27, 2023 Preliminary Competition  — Thursday, September 28, 2023 Final Competition  — Frida

New York's Amber Corbett was officially crowned as Miss Intercontinental USA 2023 in a special coronation ceremony held last July 22 in New York City. The 23-year-old beauty from the Bronx made history as she became the first-ever African-American woman to hold the national title. She will now represent the USA at Miss Intercontinental 2023. Amber holds a BBA degree in advertising and integrated marketing communications and a minor in digital marketing from Pace University where she graduated cum laude. With her platform, the ad sales marketing coordinator is advocating for diversity and representation, especially for women of color in the media industry. The 51st Miss Intercontinental pageant will take place in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt on December 15. Meet the new Miss Intercontinental USA: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amber Summer (@ambersummerxo) Photos: Amber Summer / Instagram

Miss USA 2023, the highly anticipated 72nd Miss USA pageant will take place on September 29 at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. The upcoming national competition will be the first edition since the Thailand-based JKN Global Group headed by Anne Jakrajutatip became the owner of the Miss Universe Organization. It will also mark the first year since Layla Rose took over as the national director, president, and CEO for both the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Morgan Romano (@officialmorganromano) A total of 51 contestants from across the United States of America will be vying for the national title and the opportunity to represent the country at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador. This year's winner will succeed the reigning Miss USA, Morgan Romano , who took over the title when R'Bonney Gabriel was crowned as Miss Universe 2022 last January. Don't forget to vote for your favorites to win the People

Rachelle di Stasio was crowned Miss New York USA 2023 on Sunday, August 6 at The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College in Harrison, New York. The 26-year-old former American Ballet Theatre ballerina, model, and mental health and domestic violence advocate will now represent New York at upcoming Miss USA 2023. Zoe McGrady was named first runner-up while Carter Brown, Marizza Delgado, Christiana DiNardo, and Emely Matute were the second, third, fourth, and fifth runners-up, respectively. "Humbled and honored to be your Miss New York USA 2023. Thank you so much to everyone for all the incredible messages, support, and love. My heart is full," shared the new Miss New York USA after winning her state title. Last night's state competitions also culminated with another winner, Miss New York Teen USA 2023 Stephanie Skinner who will now proceed to Miss Teen USA 2023 in Reno, Nevada this September. Last year's winners Heather Nunez and Mahdiya Chowdhury crowned their respect

Fashion designer Laylah Rose has been announced as the new license holder and will serve as the president and CEO for the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants. The founder of Laylah Rose Couture and also the CEO of VIP Pageantry replaces Miss Brand and former Miss USA national director Crystle Stewart. Reno, Nevada will again host this year's Miss USA and Miss Teen USA with Emmy Award-winning executive producer Kerri Zane of Kerri Zane Enterprises and Bud Brutsman of Brentwood Communications International, Inc. handling the productions. The much-awaited Miss USA 2023 and Miss Teen USA 2023 competitions will take place at the Grand Sierra Resort the week of September 25, 2023. Further details have yet to be announced. Reigning queens Morgan Romano of North Carolina and Faron Medhi of Nebraska will be present to crown their respective successors. "My goal as the head of this organization is to inspire women to always create new dreams, have the courage to explore it all, and cont

Reigning Miss Universe reacted following a press release of the Miss Universe Organization confirming that the rigged allegations on Miss USA 2022 were false. R'Bonney Gabriel went to social media to share: "Winning Miss USA was a dream come true. But then many accusations followed claiming was win was rigged." "Long story short, a 3rd party thorough investigation was conducted, and the accusations were found false, I was able to go compete at Miss Universe, and thankfully won." She continued with what she learned from her experience: "Many things will try to knock you down in life, never let them block or distract you from working towards your goal. We can't control unfortunate events in life, but we can control how we react and let them affect us. Use adversity to make you stronger." "I believe everything in life happens for a reason, if I would have let this bring me down and stop training for Universe during this controversy, I never would

Former Miss USA Crystle Stewart will no longer be the national director for the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA competitions. To recall, the Miss Universe Organization gave her a license to run the pageants in 2020 but a suspension occurred in October of last year following rigged allegations that were thrown at the results of Miss USA 2022. Here's an official press release shared by MUO today: The Miss Universe Organization today announces a new chapter for the MISS USA and MISS TEEN USA brand and license. MUO, Miss Brand, and former USA national director Crystle Stewart have chosen to end their partnership. A spokesperson for the organization said:  The Miss Universe Organization is grateful for the longstanding relationship with Crystle Stewart over the years. As a stakeholder in the Miss USA brand, Crystle and her team enhanced prize packages, increased visibility of titleholders, secured a remarkable location for the Miss USA pageant, and strengthened brand partnerships. Crystle ha

Sarah Anderson was crowned Miss Minnesota USA 2023 in a glittering state competition held on Sunday, July 30 at the Ames Center in Burnsville. The 20-year-old model representing Maple Grove bested more than 30 other competitors to win the state title. She succeeds last year's winner Madeline Helget (Miss USA 2022 Top 12) and will now prepare to represent her home state at Miss USA 2023. "Wow, the last 24 hours have been a whirlwind. Last night was so incredible and one I will never forget. I am so thrilled to be representing our amazing state at Miss USA as your new Miss Minnesota USA 2023," Sarah shared online after the pageant. Samantha Mangseth Akins of Grand Rapids was named first runner-up while Cara Rgnonti of Mendota Heights, Elle Gilbert of Apple Valley, and Kala Schmidt of Eden Prairie finished as the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. For Miss Minnesota Teen USA 2023, 18 contestants competed for the title that eventually went to Saint Paul's

Haley Jordan, representing Central Indiana, was crowned Miss Indiana USA 2023 in a state competition held on Monday, July 17 at the Noblesville High School Auditorium. The 25-year-old sports reporter and broadcasting teacher from Indianapolis is a graduate of Indiana University where she double-majored in broadcast journalism and Spanish. She succeeds Miss Indiana USA 2022 Sammy Toney and will now prepare to represent her home state at Miss USA 2023 in Reno, Nevada later this year. Her court of runners-up consists of Audrey Schiegel (Spirit of Indiana), Ariah Leary (Evansville), Lexie Dames (Indianapolis), Olivia Johnson (Owen County), and Kiki Walls (Gary). The rest of the Top 16 were Kyra Hoss, Taylor Collins, AK Flude, Katie Whippie, Amanda Pirkowski, Kayla Owens, Adrianna Moore, Ruby Aurora, Lauren Frank, and Caroline Kerr. Kinley Shoemaker of Indianapolis bagged the title of Miss Indiana Teen USA 2023 and will now proceed to the Miss Teen USA 2023 pageant. She succeeds last year&#