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We are in Reno, Nevada, so there will be a memorial for Cheslie Kryst, who was so beautiful and amazing. It felt more like a conversation, which was really fun. Last year, we were sitting around the table tossing questions. If you ask one question, they have to listen very quickly, so the pressure is there. I really love having the “girl talk” segment where we get to hear from these women in a slightly different way. I think it was made clear last year that Miss USA is not coming to play when it shows what a pageant can be. More of upping the ante when it comes to energy. I’m excited to see where she goes from here because her star is on the rise.įor those who have never seen the show before, what makes this pageant stand out for you? What can people look forward to? To see her take that crown and see that genuine emotion in the moment when she realized she won. Her smile is megawatts, and has beautiful energy and a really bright personality. It’s indicative of where the pageant is heading. I believe she was the first biracial woman to take the crown in Kentucky, to represent on the national stage-history across the board. The incumbent Elle Smith, who is biracial, is finishing up her reign as well. I’m excited to see the new heights Miss USA takes. I’m excited to be a part of it in a small way. From what I understand, I was the first Black woman outside of the pageant world to be hosting Miss USA. Women empowerment is something I’ve always gotten behind with women of all backgrounds…. She has a beautiful vision of this pageant reimagined. I hate that is the case, but I’m excited about the future where there won’t be another generation born into a place they don’t see themselves represented at the highest levels of achievements and success.Ĭrystle has really come in and transformed this pageant in a way that got me really excited to be a part of it. Even at a young age, these kids know that’s not usual. All of the little brown and Black girls of color are watching and can’t believe it. We have the viral moment that is taking off right now where we see Halle Bailey as Ariel in The Little Mermaid. They weren’t seeing themselves reflected. My heart breaks a little bit for children of color or any sort of differences who were watching back in the day on television and movie screens. I certainly didn’t see it growing up, not nearly as much as I needed. How is it for you to see that in the pageant world? Pageant president and 2008 Miss USA Crystle Stewart exemplifies that. There is a lot of diversity in the field. Miss USA, I’m seeing women holding hands backstage and praying with each other, coaching each other on how to take the stage, or “Hey, your gown is doing something weird in the back.” Sure, everyone wants to take the top spot, but genuinely backstage sitting on the sidelines for both of these shows, I’ve been really encouraged and blown away to witness just how much each competitor is rooting for their fellow competitors. What’s really interesting and similar with Miss USA and also American Ninja Warrior is even though they are both competitive in nature, there is this beautiful spirit of community and camaraderie. There is this air of competition, which I love being a part of and helping facilitate. How does the atmosphere compare to working on American Ninja Warrior or interviewing stars on the red carpet at the Emmys? I graduated from Ohio State University, so I was always excited to see Ohio take the crown. I’m very proudly and loudly from Toledo, Ohio. It was a fun opportunity to have the family gather and root for your favorites. Have you had a history with pageants growing up? This year’s performance will be by pianist, composer, and producer Chloe Flower.Īhead of the 71st pageant, we caught up with Hall. Helping decide who takes the crown and qualifies for Miss Universe is a judging panel made up of fashion designer Aaron Potts, Tony-award winning producer and owner of NitroC Group Ashlee Clarke, Dogpound founder Kirk Myers, fashion designer and model Nicole Williams-English, Sports Illustrated social media editor-at-large Olivia Ponton, and South Korean table tennis champ and model Soo Yeon Lee. The event will see women from all 50 states and the District of Columbia compete in a series of categories: private interview, swimsuit, evening gown, and onstage question. Clearly not, because the Access Hollywood personality and American Ninja Warrior sideline reporter is now in her second year hosting Miss USA.ĭuring the broadcast from Reno, she’ll be working with sideline hosts Julissa Bermudez and Micah Jesse. Growing up and watching beautiful women compete for a sash and tiara on TV, “I thought I was a bit too awkward for pageants,” Zuri Hall recalls.
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