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25.04.2024 - 18:43 / variety.com
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large The Miss USA pageant is expanding its relationship with The CW, sealing a three-year deal that adds Miss Teen USA to the mix. The network announced Thursday that the 73rd Miss USA Pageant will air live on Sunday, Aug. 4., at 8 p.m.
ET on The CW, while Miss Teen USA will also air on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. ET.
This reps the second year in a row that Miss USA aired on The CW. Last year’s telecast was the pageant’s first broadcast airing since 2019, while Miss Teen USA streamed on the CW’s app and website on the same day. According to The CW, last year’s Miss USA broadcast “ranked as the network’s No.
1 new special of the year and delivered the pageant’s strongest performance of the last three years on television.” When Miss Utah, Noelia Voigt, was crowned Miss USA, viewership peaked at over 1.1 million total viewers. “We are honored to continue our partnership with the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Organization to broadcast these two quality competitions that resonate with legions of fans across the country,” said Heather Olander, The CW’s head of unscripted programming, in a statement. “We look forward to continuing the storied tradition of these pageants, refreshed with a modern sensibility, on The CW for the next three years.” Miss USA returnes with new rules that allow any adult woman can compete in Miss USA, regardless of age, marital status, or parental status.
Both pageants will take place in Los Angeles, with hosts, judges, and venues to be announced at a later date. The 73rd Miss USA is executive produced by Renato Basile. Laylah Rose is President and CEO of Miss USA/Miss Teen USA and Megan Micale is Chief Operating Officer.
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UmaSofia Srivastava, the Miss Teen USA titleholder, relinquished her crown two days after Miss USA Noelia Voigt stepped down.
Miss USA Noelia Voigt has stepped down from her coveted position — and fans think something is seriously wrong!
Noelia Voigt, crowned Miss USA 2023, has resigned from her duties. Although the decision has sparked fan curiosity and concern, the Miss USA Organization has responded with a statement reflecting understanding and support for Voigt’s choice.In their official statement, shared via email to HOLA! USA, the Miss USA Organization, expressed: “We respect and support former Miss USA Noelia Voigt’s decision to step down from her duties. The well-being of our titleholders is a top priority, and we understand her need to prioritize herself at this time. The organization is currently reviewing plans for the transition of responsibilities to a successor and an announcement regarding the crowning of the new Miss USA will be coming soon.”Voigt’s resignation raises questions about her departure’s circumstances and what led to this decision.
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Ncuti Gatwa makes his first appearance as the 15th Doctor in the science-fiction series “Doctor Who,” he isn’t wearing any pants. In a 60th-anniversary special released in December, the previous Doctor — played by series icon David Tennant — subverts the show’s long-standing practice of regeneration: Instead of simply transforming into the next Doctor, he literally splits in half, bringing Gatwa’s Doctor into the world alongside him.
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Fans of the hit ABC TV show The Rookie were thrilled to learn it had been renewed for season 7, but, we do have some not great news.
Miss USA Cheslie Kryst has published her first memoir with the help of her mother. The beauty queen died two years ago at the age of 30. Her mother, April Simpkins, is the co-author of the memoir, titled “By The Time You Read This,” which explores Kryst’s battle with depression and mental illness.
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