The contest announced yesterday (June 5) that the next edition in September will drop the swimsuit portion of the competition and be inclusive of women of all sizes.
And if there was any confusion—because ditching swimsuits and including women with a whole range of bodies doesn’t preclude the show still being about beauty—Gretchen Carlson, chair of the Miss America board of directors, said on Good Morning America that “we will no longer judge our candidates on their outward physical appearance.”
“We are no longer a pageant,” said Carlson. Protégée
So if Miss America is no longer a pageant—what exactly is it? Carlson, who was crowned Miss America 1989, believes it is now “a competition.”
The revamped contest will replace the swimsuit portion with a live, interactive session with the judges. The contestants will be asked to display passion, smarts, and an in-depth understanding of the responsibilities of Miss America.
The organization will also scrap the evening gown portion for a segment in which women will wear anything that makes them feel confident, to showcase their personal styles.
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GUYS, WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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Endy Edeson
@Bola: I think it's because of the sexual scandals currently rocking America / Hollywood. Seeing a lady on bikinni is like seeing her naked. A step to curb unnecessary sexual attraction. @Faith: You are right
Endy Edeson
That's true . It will give all ladies sense of belonging regardless of physical appearances , provided they are intelligent
Akintoye Adebareh Abdul Akeem
It a good thing. Hope our sisters in naija will copy it.