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Miss Glacier, Madyson Rigg was crowned Miss Montana USA 2023 in a state final held last Sunday, May 7 at the Fergus Center for Performing Arts in Lewistown. The 27-year-old marketing manager from Kalispell is a former Miss Montana Teen USA winner. She will now represent Montana at Miss USA 2023 in Reno, Nevada on a date yet to be announced. "Speechless. Honored. Shocked. Grateful," she wrote on social after winning her title. She added, "My love for this state and its people is so vast and integral to who I am — I hope that I bring pride to our Big Sky state in this role." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madyson Rigg (@madyrigg) Megan Brewer of Melstone was named first runner-up while Olivia Brown of Billings, Cathlyn Hammond of Big Sky, and Anoush Keuylian of Flathead County. The title of Miss Montana Teen USA 2023 went to Ava Williams and she will proceed to Miss Teen USA 2023. Her runners-up include Shoei Davis, Brooke Burnett, K

Dane County representative Alexis Loomans was crowned Miss Wisconsin USA 2023 during the state final held on Sunday, May 7 at the Fond du Lac Performing Arts Center. The 21-year-old native of Waunakee is an ambassador for Jovani Fashions and currently pursuing a degree in political science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Not new to pageantry, Alexis is a former Miss Wisconsin Teen USA titleholder. She now succeeded last year's winner Hollis Brown and will now prepare to represent Wisconsin at Miss USA 2023 in Reno, Nevada this fall. Miranda Fenzau, Jady Flury, Jessica Hammer, and Jamie Walloch were announced as the first, second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Kasshay Jones, Alefiyah Dawoodbhai, Haley Schonter, Autumn Mays, Gabby Aranda-Pino, Olivia Horvath, Marleign Petras, and Emma Loney rounded out the Top 13 semifinalists. For the teens' division, the title of Miss Wisconsin Teen USA 2023 went to Hundson representative Shelby Hohneke while the runners-u

Miss Farmington, Mackenzie Hinderberger, was crowned Miss Arkansas USA 2023 in a state competition held on Sunday, April 30 at the ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center in Fort Smith. The 24-year-old former Miss Arkansas Teen USA from Fayetteville is a graduate of the University of Arkansas, a 3rd Grade teacher, and a dance coach. After Miss Teen USA 2018, Mackenzie persistently joined the Miss Arkansas USA pageant three times before finally winning the title. She was a semifinalist in 2020, second runner-up in 2021, and first runner-up in 2022. "It is such an honor and privilege to wear this state across my chest. Longer post to come but right now, all glory to God. His timing is ALWAYS perfect," she wrote in a statement on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mackenzie Hinderberger (@mackenzie_elizabeth_) Mackenzie now succeeds last year's winner Rylie Wagner and will prepare to represent the state of Arkansas at Miss USA

Florida native Ashley Williams was crowned Miss Virginia USA 2023 on Sunday, April 30 at the Merchant Hall of the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas. The 24-year-old former NFL cheerleader for Miami Dolphins holds a degree in psychology from the University of Florida. She will now represent Virginia at Miss USA 2023 in Reno, Nevada. "BLESSED is an understatement. What an honor it is to be the new Miss Virginia USA 2023! Thank you [Nicewonderful Productions] for welcoming this pageant rookie with open arms. I’m so excited for the year ahead," she wrote on social media after winning her title. Rounding out the Top 6 finalists were first runner-up Mary McGeorge, second runner-up Justus Kelley, third runner-up Elizabeth McReynolds, fourth runner-up Gracyn Blackmore, and fifth runner-up Sarah Miranda. Another Ashley, Miss Virginia Teen USA 2023 Ashley Wang, who will proceed to Miss Teen USA 2023, was also proclaimed during Sunday's glittering event. Emma McReynolds, Hul

Miss Middletown, Noa Mills (right) was crowned Miss Delaware USA 2023 on Sunday, April 30 at the Laird Performing Arts Center, Tatnall School in Wilmington. The 25-year-old entrepreneur, philanthropist, and published author also placed fourth runner-up when she joined last year while representing Claymont. She will now prepare to represent the state of Delaware at Miss USA 2023 in Reno, Nevada. Kelly Smith of Lewes was named first runner-up while Juliya Pattammady of Newark, Jasmine Lee of Dover, and Danielle Leigh Bjorlo of Georgetown were announced as the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. For the teens' division, Wilmington's Molly Lavelle clinched the Miss Delaware Teen USA 2023 title and will now proceed to the Miss Teen USA 2023 pageant. Her court of runners-up includes Alexia Inhof of Smyrma, Cali Williams of Middletown, Kassidy Baptiste of Dover, and Tyrina Money of Odessa. Last year's winners, Grace Lange and Ava MacMurray crowned their respective

Miss Greater New Haven, Karla Aponte Roque, was crowned Miss Connecticut USA 2023 on Sunday, April 16 at the Marriott Hartford Windsor Airport. The 27-year-old beauty of Puerto Rican descent is a registered nurse from Branford. She holds a triple bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, and nursing, and is currently pursuing her MBA at Albertus Magnus College. Karla succeeded last year's winner Cynthia Dias and will now prepare to represent her home state at Miss USA 2023 in Reno, Nevada later this year. Miss Milford, Sarah Barrett, was announced as the first runner-up while the representatives of Huntington, Christina Judd, Bridgeport, Shavana Clarke, and Shoreline, Gabriela Vigorito were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Also crowned during Sunday's event was Miss Connecticut Teen USA 2023, Jade Ferdinand of Stamford, who will proceed to Miss Teen USA 2023. Her runners-up were Mary Tumer, Devin McHenry, Dakota Atizol, and Anna Beresford. In a stateme

Jasmine Daniels, representing Collegeville, was crowned Miss Pennsylvania USA 2023 on Sunday, April 16 at the Richland Performing Arts Center in Johnstown. The 26-year-old client manager who holds a degree in fashion merchandising from Immaculata University bested over 50 other competitors to win the state title. She will now represent the "Keystone State" at Miss USA 2023 in Reno, Nevada later this year. Elizabeth Voight (Fredericksburg) was announced the first runner-up while Aleisha Stas (Latrobe), Alyssa Gallagher (South Uniontown), Leigha Pertz (Lawrenceville), and Gami-Lou Beli (Robinson) were named the second, third, fourth, and fifth runners-up, respectively. Miss Allegheny County, Maggie Ross, clinched the title of Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA 2023. She will now proceed to the Miss Teen USA 2023 pageant. The runners-up for the teens' division include Alyssa Boyer, Stephanie Skinner, Alyssa Dass, Manasa Reddy Sanivarapu, and Camryn Sacco. Last year's winners, Bi

Miss Freedom, Cassie Baloue bested 28 other contestants to win the title of Miss District of Colombia USA 2023 in the state competition held on Saturday, April 15 at the historic Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C. The 25-year-old native of Walnut Creek, California holds a degree in political science from the University of California, Merced. She advocates against blood cancers and currently working as a digital press secretary at the U.S. House of Representatives. Crowned by last year's winner Faith Porter, Cassie will now prepare to represent the District of Columbia at Miss USA 2023 in Reno, Nevada later this year. Her court of runners-up includes Kleo Torres (first), Natalia Salmon (second), Brelynn Hunt (third), and Nicky Kandola (fourth). The rest of the Top 12 semifinalists were Alaysia Bookal, Kailyn McBride, Maura Deegan, Ebody Acton, Keandra Forte, Billie Gardner, and Ambreia Williams. Saturday's event also crowned Miss District of Columbia Teen USA 2023 Asia Chisley.

Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel has been announced to visit the Philippines as a special guest in the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2023 pageant. According to the announcement made by the Miss Universe Philippines organization on Thursday, April 13 via social media, the reigning queen from Texas, USA will be joined by former titleholder, Zozibini Tunzi (Miss Universe 2019) from South Africa. Aside from the special guests, the pageant organizers also named K-pop artist Nam Woo-Hyun and American Idol runner-up Jessica Sanchez as the official guest performers. This will be the first time for R'Bonney, who was born to a Filipino father, to visit the Philippines since she was proclaimed the 71st Miss Universe in New Orleans, Louisiana last January. The highly anticipated Miss Universe Philippines 2023 grand coronation will be held on May 13 at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena where the country's official representative for Miss Universe 2023 will be crowned. Filipino act

Former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo has announced her engagement to American football star Christian McCaffrey last week. The beautiful couple took to social media to share the exciting news of their engagement following an intimate proposal during their trip to Utah. Olivia, who won Miss Universe 2012, started dating the football running back for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL) in 2019. The former beauty queen turned model, entrepreneur, influencer, actress, and TV personality, became the eighth representative from the USA to win Miss Universe. Prior to competing in the 61st Miss Universe pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 2012, she won the Miss Rhode Island USA state title and went on to achieve Miss USA 2012. Following her reign, she became a famous influencer collaborating with several beauty and fashion brands. She was also featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and appeared in several music videos, TV shows, and Hollywood films. Her ow