The 51 state pageant winners are all ready to battle it out tonight, July 12th in the all-important finale. For a couple hours on Sunday night, the Miss USA Pageant was about a handful of beautiful women. Of those two, Deshauna Barber and Kára McCullough won successive Miss USA titles in 2016 and 2017. Contestants . Miss USA 2015 (Winner) Miss Universe 2015 (2nd Runner-Up) Olivia Jordan Thomas (born September 28, 1988) is an American actress, model, TV host and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss USA 2015. The winners of the Miss Supranational 2015 sub contests are as follows. [2] It was also affected by many of the originally announced hosts, judges and musical performers pulling out in protest. MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 25: Miss Colombia Paulina Vega and Miss USA Nia Sanchez onstage during The 63rd Annual Miss Universe Pageant at Florida International University on January 25, 2015 … North Charleston, South Carolina. Tonight is the 2015 Miss USA Pageant and we’re revealing the top 15 contestants as they’re announced live. [3][4][5] Miss USA generated a unique Twitter audience of 2.42 million, according to Nielsen Social, No. She was the first woman from the state of Tennessee to win the Miss USA competition.. Ylianna Guerra . Anea Garcia . The USA Petite pageant offers titles for four different divisions: Teen, Miss, Ms. and Mrs. across 50+ different states and regions and across the United States. Entertainment correspondent Alex Wehrley, a former Miss Wisconsin USA 2009, was brought in to host the pageant alongside game show host Todd Newton after original hosts Cheryl Burke of Dancing with the Stars and MSNBC anchor Thomas Roberts withdrew.[6]. 20 Years. From 1967 on, a runner-up was selected to replace any Miss USA titleholder who won the Miss Universe pageant. Ylianna Guerra. You are here: Home / Beauty Pageants / Miss India / Miss India Contestants / 2015 / Miss India 2015 Highlights. On June 25, 2015, Univision Communications president and CEO Randy Falco announced that the company would terminate its contract to broadcast Spanish language coverage of the 2015 Miss USA pageant (which was set to air on UniMás) and sever its business ties with Miss Universe Organization co-owner Donald Trump, following comments regarding illegal Mexican immigrants that were made by Trump during his speech announcing his candidacy for the Republican Party nomination for President of the United States on June 16, in which Trump stated that illegal Mexicans immigrating into the U.S. were responsible for importing drugs, and bringing crime, rapists, and drug dealers into the country, and called for the building of a wall along the Mexico–United States border. Hosts … The fourth Black Miss USA winner is Lynette Cole, crowned in 2000. Miss New York Kira Kazantsev waves near Miss America 2014 Nina Davuluri after she was crowned as the winner of the 2015 Miss America Competition in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Sept. 14, 2014. North Charleston Performing Arts Center Olivia Jordan was born on September 28, 1988 in Tulsa, Oklahoma where she spent most of her youth. Tonight was the 2015 Miss USA Pageant and the winner crowned as Miss USA is … Miss Oklahoma Olivia Jordan. "The 2014 Miss USA Pageant delivered an unprecedented amount of national and international exposure for Baton Rouge, taking its reputation for tourism and business opportunities beyond the local level," said Miss Universe Organization co-owner Donald Trump in a press release. [5] In a June 29 interview with the Kansas City Star, Miss Kansas USA 2015 Alexis Railsback – who is of Mexican American descent – said that it was "really unfortunate and kind of unfair that the Miss USA pageant is kind of taking the brunt for Donald Trump's speech". The preliminary competition was not webcast live for the first time in five years, but excerpts were distributed post-competition via website Hulu.The final night of competition was televised on NBC. Devin Gant. Four District of Columbia representatives have won the Miss USA title. It was held at the Atlantis Paradise Island in Nassau, The Bahamas on August 22, 2015 and was hosted by Miss USA 2013 Erin Brady and television writer Nick Teplitz. The first state pageant was Florida, held on July 12, 2014, and the final pageants were New Hampshire and New York, both held on January 18, 2015; nine of these delegates were former Miss Teen USA state winners, two of them were former Miss America state winners and one is former Miss World America who competed at Miss World 2013. View Gallery 72 Photos Miss Universe L.P., LLLP READ MORE: To see more articles like this, visit People.com. High Point Theater. July 13, 2015. Miss USA 2015: And the Winner Is… by Hilton Hater at July 13, 2015 5:27 am . Miss World calling for Jerelleen Rodríguez? Contestants . Prior to the final telecast, the delegates compete in the preliminary competition, which involves private interviews with the judges and a presentation show where they compete in swimsuit and evening gown. The new Miss USA 2015… At the splendid coronation night of Miss US Supranational 2015, Kelly Kirstein hailing from Michigan was crowned as the winner of Miss US Supranational 2015 by the outgoing queen Allyn Rose.Kelly will now represent the USA at the Miss Supranational 2015 pageant. Univision responded to the suit in a statement, calling the complaint "both factually false and legally ridiculous," and that it "will not only vigorously defend the case, but will continue to fight against Mr. Trump's ongoing efforts to run away from the derogatory comments he made on June 16th about illegal Mexican immigrants. 63. Miss Teen USA 2015 was the 33rd Miss Teen USA pageant. [4][45][46] Mexican media conglomerate Televisa also announced it would cut ties to Trump and end its television contract with the Miss Universe Organization. See more ideas about dresses, evening gowns, miss usa. [50][51] After reports indicated that Miss Teen USA broadcasters Ustream and Xbox Live, as well as Netflix had showed interest in obtaining the streaming rights to the event,[4] the Miss Universe Organization later confirmed on June 30 that the pageant would be streamed on the official Miss USA website (a subpage of the Organization's website). The foundation which was birthed through the founder, Ivy Akosua Preko, about 5 years ago was launched at Forecourt of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Asante Akyem Agogo branch with over one hundred [100] widows in attendance. USA; Miss USA 2015 Final Hot Picks. READ MORE: To see more articles like this, visit People.com. Miss Universe 2015 host Steve Harvey wrongfully declared Miss Colombia the winner when she was the first runner-up. Her height is 5'7" (1.70 m). Miss America 2014, Nina Davuluri crowned the winner, Miss New York, Kira Kazantsev, making it the third consecutive year that a Miss New York won the Miss America crown; New York thus became the first state to have a Miss America winner three years in a row. Miss USA 2015, the 64th Miss USA pageant, was held at the Raising Cane's River Center Arena in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on July 12, 2015. Olivia Jordan, aka Miss Oklahoma, was crowned the new Miss USA during last night's 2015 Miss USA pageant. The win marks the third straight year that Miss … The Miss USA pageant airs Thursday night, but first, take a trip down memory lane and scroll through the winners from years past. Prior to the final telecast, the delegates compete in the preliminary competition, which involves private interviews with the judges and a presentation show where they compete in swimsuit and evening gown. Miss Nepal US (AKA Miss Nepal USA/ मिस नेपाल अमेरिका) national pageant is not just a beauty pageant, but an avenue to promote Nepal's beauty, culture, significance and support causes on an international platform. Miss New York Kira Kazantsev waves near Miss America 2014 Nina Davuluri after she was crowned as the winner of the 2015 Miss America Competition in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Sept. 14, 2014. Tonight will be the night that the 80 candidates from all over the world have been waiting for their entire life, the Miss Universe 2015 Finals Night. [44], On June 29, NBCUniversal, which owns the 50% stake in the Miss Universe Organization not owned by Donald Trump, confirmed it was terminating its business ties with Trump – saying in a statement that "respect and dignity for all people are cornerstones of our values" – and would no longer air the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants (Miss Teen USA has not aired on conventional television since the 2007 pageant, as it was not included in NBC's renewed television contract with the Miss Universe Organization for uncited reasons; Trump was also dismissed as host of The Celebrity Apprentice, which NBC will continue to air as United Artists Media Group holds the licensing rights to the reality competition series). The Boston Universitys Alp 5. Julia Dalton. [3][35][37][38][39] Miss Universe 2006 Zuleyka Rivera of Puerto Rico, who was set to judge the pageant, announced she would no longer participate as well. Pageant . Her height is 5'4" (1.63 m). [40], In a statement by Univision regarding its decision, Falco cited the consideration of the views of its predominately Hispanic broadcast audience and corporate employee base, that "[Univision] see[s] first-hand the work ethic, love for family, strong religious values and the important role Mexican immigrants and Mexican-Americans have had and will continue to have in building the future of our country." By Missosology - July 12, 2015. UPDATE: Miss Philippines Mia Wurtzbach wins beauty pageant after Miss Colombia is mistakenly initially crowned the winner by Steve Harvey. 4th Runner-Up. 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Location. http://www.missusa.com/Olivia Jordan is crowned Miss USA 2015.Tune in to the 2015 MISS USA Pageant July 12 8p ET/5p PT in Baton Rouge LIVE! "[62][63] Even with the announcement of a new broadcaster for the 2015 event, a webcast of the pageant was still available via the Miss USA website (which was also viewable on smartphones, tablets and on video game consoles via their respective YouTube applications) for those not able to watch on Reelz due to the channel's absence of availability on several cable providers (such as Cox Communications) or because they do not subscribe to Reelz through a participating carrier of the channel. Paulina Vega, 22, from Colombia beat out first runner-up Miss USA to take the crown in the annual pageant. LONG BEACH, Calif. – The 2015 Miss California USA officials named Natasha Martinez and Melanie Mitchell as the winners of their annual pageant Sunday night. By Mehera Bonner. 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Miss USA Pageant 2015: Miss Oklahoma (Olivia Jordan) Crowned Trending News: Check Out The Miss Usa Winner And Some Of The Most Memorable Moments From The Show LONG BEACH, Calif. – The 2015 Miss California USA officials named Natasha Martinez and Melanie Mitchell as the winners of their annual pageant Sunday night. The WINNER will be the Washington State representative in the MISS TEEN USA® Pageant or MISS USA® Pageant who then goes on to compete in the MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant as seen on FOX! November 14-15, 2014. Johna Edmonds Mary Helen Moore Martika Rush Victoria Vesce Logan Ward. Kelly defeated nineteen other contestants to make her way to the crown of Miss US Supranational 2015. [52][53], After previously indicating that he may sue Univision and NBCUniversal,[54] Trump and the Miss Universe Organization filed a breach of contract and defamation lawsuit against Univision Communications in the New York Supreme Court on June 30, seeking damages in excess of $500 million. Tonight was the 2015 Miss USA Pageant and the winner crowned as Miss USA is … Miss Oklahoma Olivia Jordan. The format reverted to top 15, as it was in 2013, during the final competition, the top fifteen competed in swimsuit, while the top eleven and evening gown, and the top five competed in the final question round signed up by a panel of judges and a final runway, the winner was decided by a panel of judges alongside the four runners-up. 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In fulfilment of a promise to focus and care for widows, the winner of Miss Ghana USA 2015, Ms Ivy Akosua Preko has launched the INSPIRING WIDOWS FOUNDATION. 110. Ariadna Gutierrez Arevalo from … This was the only Miss USA to be aired on Reelz and this was the last edition that Donald Trump had been the owner. Noting that the Miss Universe Organization is a standalone entity, she iterated that Trump "does not organize the pageant, [and] does not run what goes on" and that she believes the fallout stemming from the remarks is not "really related to the pageant in any way, other than the fact that he is the co-owner". Winner. Introducing VLCC Femina Miss India Top 15 State Winner - Aishwarya Goel! https://www.cnn.com/.../2015/07/13/miss-usa-pageant-winner-jones-lklv.cnn Miss USA 2015: And the Winner Is… by Hilton Hater at July 13, 2015 5:27 am . The pageant was broadcast on Reelz after remarks made by Miss Universe Organization owner Donald Trump regarding Mexican immigrants during Trump's speech announcing his candidacy for the Republican nomination for U.S. President on June 16, 2015 in New York City led NBC, which had broadcast the pageant since 2003, and incumbent rights holders Univision Communications and Televisa to terminate their relationships with the Organization and Trump himself. Top 10. Montgomery, Alabama. 3672 . First Runner-Up (Miss USA 2015) 10. MISS USA 2015 Winner Predictions Miss USA 2015 TOP 5 The Miss Universe 2015 contest has ended in confusion and disarray after the host mistakenly named the wrong woman as the winner. 5. The pageant was somewhat overshadowed by the … Jacqueline "Jackie" Loughery (New York) - Miss USA 1952. Myrna Hansen (Illinois) - Miss USA 1953. The most recent placement was Cierra Jackson in 2020, placing Top 16. 210. Winner (Miss USA 2015) 260. Miss USA 2015 Pageant will perhaps be the most hotly contested pageant in recent history! Winner (Miss USA 2015) 260. In fulfilment of a promise to focus and care for widows, the winner of Miss Ghana USA 2015, Ms Ivy Akosua Preko has launched the INSPIRING WIDOWS FOUNDATION. Oklahoma , United States of America. The winner of Best National Costume is Miss Indonesia. High Point, North Carolina. [41] Trump himself accused the Government of Mexico, among other parties, of "putting tremendous pressure on Univision to break their signed and fully effective contract with the Miss Universe Organization" because of his statements "exposing to the public, and the world, the terrible and costly trade deals that the United States is incompetently making with Mexico". Olivia Jordan Nia Sanchez Erin Brady Nana Meriwether Alyssa Campanella Rima Fakih Kristen Dalton Crystle Stewart View more. November 21-22, 2014. All fifty states and the District of Columbia competed. Host City Host Hotel Venue. [3][35][36] Chilean actor Cristián de la Fuente and Puerto Rican actress Roselyn Sánchez, who were both slated to host the Spanish language broadcast of the pageant, also announced that they were pulling out of the telecast, citing their offense to Trump's comments. Miss Oklahoma, Olivia Jordan, won big at the 2015 Miss USA pageant on Sunday, July 13, beating out 50 women to win the crown -- get details! View Gallery 72 Photos Miss Universe L.P., LLLP [64] Baton Rouge's This TV affiliate KBTR-CD simulcast the pageant using Reelz' feed. Photo Gallery The Miss USA beauty contest has been held annually since 1952 to select the United States entrant in the Miss Universe pageant. Miss USA 2000 (Tennessee), Lynette Cole. Miss World to Miss Universe: Will Iris Salguero follow in the footsteps of Catriona Gray? 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010. Miss USA 2015: Winners. Olivia Jordan, Actress: Hawaii Five-0. [48][49], On June 30, Thomas Roberts (who serves as an anchor for NBCUniversal-owned MSNBC) and Cheryl Burke pulled out of hosting the pageant, with Burke citing her opposition to Trump's comments and the network's decision to stop telecasting the event. Photos ; Videos ; Become a Contestant. 2015 Miss South Carolina USA Pageant. Miss USA 2015 Recap: Epic Flubs and Stumbles From Donald Trump’s Controversial Pageant . Eight Miss USA winners have gone on to become Miss Universe and are indicated in bold face. 2015 Miss Alabama USA Pageant. For a couple hours on Sunday night, the Miss USA Pageant was about a handful of beautiful women. 6,741 likes. Highlights. Olivia Jordan . 2016 Miss USA Contestants Previous Contestants. Miss USA 2015 contestants compete for the crown on July 12, 2015… That same day on his Instagram account, Trump also released personal correspondence from Univision anchor Jorge Ramos – containing Ramos' personal work mobile phone number, which was unobscured in the image – requesting an interview with Trump. Tweet on Twitter . Texas , United States of America. Miss Colombia Paulina Vega Wins Miss Universe Paulina Vega of Colombia took home the massive crown and $20K at tonight s pageant Updated January 25, 2015 11:10 PM By People.com It was held on July 10, 2015 on the official Miss USA YouTube channel and was hosted by Nick Teplitz and Nia Sanchez. Nia Sanchez of Nevada crowned her successor Olivia Jordan of Oklahoma at the end of the event. Top 15. 2015 Miss North Carolina USA Pageant. Olivia Jordan Nia Sanchez Erin Brady Nana Meriwether Alyssa Campanella Rima Fakih Kristen Dalton Crystle Stewart View more . Fadil Berisha/Miss Universe Organization Madison Guthrie, Miss Alabama USA 2015, is among 51 women who competed for the title of Miss USA in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on … All fifty states and District of Columbia competed. Miss USA 2014, the 63rd Miss USA pageant, was held at the Raising Cane's River Center Arena in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on June 8, 2014. 2016 Miss USA Contestants Previous Contestants. She defeated first runner-up Miss Texas (Ylianna Guerra) in the final moments of … Miss New York Thatiana Diaz poses onstage at the 2015 Miss USA Pageant Only On ReelzChannel at The Baton Rouge River Center on July 12, 2015, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 2nd Runner-Up. First Runner-Up (Miss USA 2015) 10. Delegates from 50 states and the District of Columbia were chosen in state pageants held from July 2014 to January 2015. In addition, the winners and top finalists in Washington, will receive thousands in … 1st Runner-Up. 1 /1 Miss Amazonas 2015: Brazilian beauty pageant runner-up wrestles crown. She represented the United States at Miss Universe 2015, where she placed as second runner-up. Montgomery Performing Arts Center Asya Branch was crowned Miss USA 2020 and made history as the first Black Miss Mississippi, and the first Miss Mississippi to win the crown. All fifty states and the District of Columbia competed. Miss USA 2015 beauty pageant winner is, Miss Oklahoma Olivia Jordon is the 64th Miss USA winner who swept away the $250K crown. 4. Jeannie Mai, who originally announced that she would stay on as a co-host, stating that while she "do[es] not condone Mr. Trump's statements[...] I can't abandon these women when they need our support now more than ever", citing the Miss Universe Organization's mission to "unite women from all over the world and celebrate different cultures", announced on July 6, 2015 that she was withdrawing as co-host. The model and 2013 winner of Miss World America inherits the title from 2014 Miss USA winner Nia Sanchez, who represented the state of Nevada in last year’s competition.