Miss America

Each year since 1921, the Miss America pageant has been held which gives a young woman from each state, plus the District of Columbia and Virgin Islandsa chance at winning the crown and a scholarship. The contest consist of talent, interview and beauty. The first televised contest was in 1954 and was always held in September, except for the 2000 contest which was held in October in Atlantic City. Now the pageant has moved to Las Vegas and is held in January.

Episode Info

Prev: 1x58 -- Miss America Pageant 2012 (Jan/14/2012)

Brooke Burke and Chris Harrison host the 2011 pageant, which celebrates its 90th year, at the Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Fifty-three women between the ages of 17 and 24 vie for the crown held by reigning queen Caressa Cameron. Judges include Joy Behar ("The View"); ballroom dancer Tony Dovolani; "Desperate Housewives" creator Marc Cherry; and country singer Marc Wills.

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Cast

Katie Stam As Herself (Miss America 2009)	Kirsten Haglund As Herself (Miss America 2008)
Lauren Nelson As Herself (Miss America 2007)	Jennifer Berry As Herself (Miss America 2006)
Deidre Downs As Herself (Miss America 2005)	Ericka Dunlap As Herself (Miss America 2004)
Erika Harold As Herself (Miss America 2003)	Katie Harman As Herself (Miss America 2002)
Angela Perez Baraquio As Herself (Miss America 2001)	Heather French As Herself (Miss America 2000)

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