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Miss Tennessee USA 2024 is Christell Foote

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Christell Foote, representing Rocky Top, was crowned Miss Tennessee USA 2024 last Saturday, March 9 at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville. The 23-year-old fashion model bested over 50 other contestants to win the state title. She succeeds last year's winner Regan Ringler and will now represent the state of Tennessee at the Miss USA 2024 competition. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CHRISTELL FOOTE (@misstnusa) FINAL RESULTS Miss Tennessee USA 2024 - Christell Foote 1st runner-up - Madison Knust (Madison County) 2nd runner-up - Kennedy Mosley (Heart of Tennessee) 3rd runner-up - Desiree Dyson (Tipton County) 4th runner-up - Emma Conn (College Grove) TOP 16 Arianna Ford (Belmont) Rayni Lasley (Downtown Nashville) Corrin Hein (East Nashville) Juliana Wilson (Greater Nashville) Macy Garner (Greenfield) Ellie Smith (Heart of Franklin) Malory Williams (Memphis Metro) Alexis Sanders (Mid-South) Kaitlin White (Nashville) Grace Pfaff (Oak Hill) Fran

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's Teen 2024 is Hanley House of North Carolina

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Miss North Carolina's Teen, Hanley House, was crowned Miss America's Teen 2024 on Saturday, January 13 at the Walt Disney Theater (Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts) in Orlando, Florida. The 16-year-old Cleveland High School student edged out 50 other competitors to win the national title. She succeeds last year's winner Morgan Greco of Washington. Ohio's Paisley French was named first runner-up while Aubrey Bartmann of Oklahoma, Natalie Poveda of Texas, and Sophia Todd of Kentucky were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The rest of the Top 11 semifinalists were Anna-Katherine Risalvato of Florida, Charlie Key of Georgia, Lauryn Trader of Hawaii, Anna Grace of Tennessee, Jaylynn Lindley of Utah, and Ginger Ragaishis of Vermont. Before the finals, the new Miss America's Teen was also announced as one of the winners of the Preliminary Fitness and the Preliminary Evening Gown competitions. Hanley is passionate about advocating for the emp

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 Earth USA 2024 is Beatrice Millan-Windorski of Wisconsin

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Beatrice "Bea" Millan-Windorski of Wisconsin was crowned Miss Earth USA 2024 in a national competition held on Sunday, December 31 at the Rosen Centre in Orlando, Florida. The 22-year-old Filipino-American human rights advocate and university student from Whitefish Bay bested over 50 other competitors to win the competition. She became the first-ever Fil-Am to hold the national title. Rounding out the Top 5 for Miss Earth USA and crowned elemental queens were Sofia Terrazas of Texas, Sydney Hella of Colorado, Jireh Gerry of California, and Jada Kelly of Mississippi. Last year's titleholder, Danielle Mullins , who placed in the Top 20 at the recently held Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam, crowned her successor at the end of the event. The other winners were Teen Miss Earth USA 2024 Alexandria Wolfe and her court of elemental queens Courtney Ianna Smith of Georgia, Vera Nathan of South Carolina, Summer Petrisko of Ohio, and Kalli Mejia representing the Coastal States. Also joini

Miss CosmoWorld 2023 is Shelby Howell of the United States

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Shelby Ann Howell of the United States of America was crowned Miss CosmoWorld 2023 in a glittering competition held on Wednesday, November 29 at The St. Regis Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The 23-year-old model and real estate agent bested more than 20 other competitors to win the international pageant. She succeeded last year's winner from the Philippines, Meiji Aculana Cruz . Elda Louise Aznar of the Philippines and Maryna Karpeka of Ukraine were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. The representatives from Canada, Gianna Llanes, and Lithuania, Sandra Boris rounded out the Top 5 finalists. Apart from winning the beauty title, the new Miss CosmoWorld also bagged the Miss Photogenic award. She will take home a cash prize of $100,000. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss CosmoWorld Beauty Pageant (@misscosmoworld) Photos: Miss CosmoWorld / Instagram

Miss International Queen USA 2024 is Kataluna Enriquez

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Kataluna Enriquez was officially crowned as Miss International Queen USA 2024 in a special coronation event held last Saturday, November 11 in Las Vegas. The 29-year-old Filipino-American model and fashion designer will now prepare to represent the USA at the Miss International Queen 2024 in Pattaya, Thailand next August. Her predecessor, Melony Munro, placed second runner-up at Miss International Queen 2023 which was held last June. The title went to Solange Dekker of the Netherlands. No stranger to pageantry, Kataluna became the first openly transgender woman to compete in the Miss USA pageant after winning Miss Nevada USA 2021. "It is a great honor to have this title and to represent our country," the new Miss International Queen USA shared on social media in her first week as titleholder. "I can’t wait for you all to witness and be a part of all the projects and events that me and the MIQ USA team are working on," she wrote in another post. Road to Miss Intern

Mister Cosmopolitan 2023 is Blake Johnston of the USA

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The inaugural edition of the Mister Cosmopolitan pageant was held on Sunday, October 8 at The Platform Performing Arts Theatre at Menara KEN TTDI in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Blake Johnston, the representative of the United States of America beat 14 other competitors to clinch the title of Mister Cosmopolitan 2023. He is a model, wrestler, and fitness enthusiast hailing from Colstrip, Montana. Abdul Rahim of Singapore was named first runner-up while Ivan Ignacio of the Philippines, Yothin Romthaisong of Thailand, and Joshua Saunders of Australia were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The contestants from Italy, Nicolas Maggi, Korea, Lee Ji Hoon, and Vietnam, Nguyen Thien Kha, rounded out the Top 8 semifinalists. Mister Cosmopolitan was organized by Double Event Management and supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia and Cuti-Cuti Malaysia. The event was held during the International Fashion, Model & Culture Festival. Meet the first Mister

Miss World America 2023 is Victoria DiSorbo of Tennessee

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Victoria DiSorbo was crowned Miss World America 2023 in a national competition held on Thursday, October 5 at the Meydenbauer Center Theatre in Bellevue, Washington. The 25-year-old representing the state of Tennessee will now prepare to compete on behalf of the United States of America at Miss World 2023 in India this December. She succeeds Shree Saini, Miss World America 2020 who placed first runner-up at the 70th Miss World. Athenna Crosby of Utah, Jade Lin Glab of the District of Columbia, Nkechi Okorie of Minnesota, and María Cepero Jimenez of Connecticut were the first, second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The rest of the Top 10 finalists were Jeevisha Shukla of Kentucky, Sophia Ortiz of Texas, Samantha Vocatura of Vermont, Alondra de la Torre of Washington, and Leikyn Bravo of Wisconsin. Natalie De Ferrari of the East Coast, Jocelyn Torres of Florida, Clarissa Ren of Maryland, Carolina Cooney of Massachusetts, Monica Aguilar of Nevada, Victoria Ababio of New Jers