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WELCOME TO MISS AMERICA PAGEANT WEEK 2024!!! LIVE COMMENTARY ON THE PRELIMINARIES AS WELL AS COMPLETE RUNDOWNS OF ALL CONTESTANTS AND COMPETITION. STOP BACK OFTEN AND ENJOY!!!

Subject: HERE IT FINALLY IS-THE BIG RUNDOWN


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Date Posted: 00:58:33 12/19/19 Thu

Hello night people!

As you can tell by now, I am certainly one of them. It takes a little bit of time to do a rundown of every contestant, but I wanted to go over everyone this week. Overall, it's a very nice group of young women. I wouldn't be upset at all with any of them winning. We have a lot of fine young women to choose from.

The picking is the bigger problem. Now that it's come out about this ridiculous format, there is a lot of game changers. I don't even know what to say other than I am not surprised. Last year, Nia kind of just went through the week consistent but then dialed up for 2 hours and won the whole thing. That could happen tomorrow night as well. And whoever was resonating with the preliminary 3 judges might not resonate with the final night judges. The only good thing about this panel is that they might go for a younger, more modern contestant. I think that would work possibly against Georgia and Virginia, who I see as big contenders for the win.

As far as breaking this down, it's been hard to do this year. I was going to do a separate post running down the SII pitches, etc. but it's not that easy to do when everyone pretty much sounds the same. Everyone did sound the same except for different platforms. So, my big question is: who stood out all week? Who was memorable? Who would you remember? Here's what I thought about each contestant and their chances:

AL-I definitely have her in my top 15. She had a very strong talent and has still one of the best prep teams and state success rate. I think those things will help her out. I would say a strong lock for the top 10 or possibly even further.
AK-I love her platform, but she just didn’t stand out or ‘state her case’ as she probably should have. Being first in interview she would have had to really stand out, and I’m not sure that it happened. But she’s a great young lady.
AZ-A possibility for me. She was a business finalist, I believe. She was well-spoken throughout and her talent was certainly above acceptable.
AR-Darynne is very intelligent and she did do well in the speaking competitions. I don’t think she’s the next Miss America, but she’s been good enough to be in the top 15. Also, her state has a great success rate and they’ve been sitting out the last few years. That doesn’t happen too much, and Darynne has what it takes to get them back.
CA-Also in my top 15. The only thing that kind of concerns me is that she seems a bit more either laid back or reserved maybe than at Miss CA. Her talent was superb, and I know that will take her a long way. I also felt the same way, though, thinking that Jane Kennedy was going to win and Eileen did. So, hopefully, Eileen shines through.
CO-I also have her as a possibility. She did have a good talent, and she did also have some good speaking skills. They are coming off of a 2nd runner-up a few years ago and top 10 last year. Colorado is starting to figure it out. Also, she is a graduate of OKC University, and those girls know how to win pageants.
CT-Another possibility. She had a talent which was certainly more than passable, but she really does come across with compassion and a good positive story. Who knows what the relationship is right now with CMN, but I could definitely see her working with sick children.
DE-I also think it’s a possibility for her. I liked her talent. It wasn’t outstanding, but it was unique in a sea of done to death songs. It showed some personality, and she is very bright. I am hoping, and thinking, she might connect with the judges.
DC-I like Katelynne, but I’m not sure she really stood out this week. Her talent wasn’t particularly strong and she’d have to probably score very high in interview to make the top 15.
FL-This one is really iffy for me. I think she is very pretty and she does look great onstage. But she’s also pageanty, very pageanty. BUT she’s also Miss Florida with a massive success rate at Miss America. I wouldn’t be surprised either way-if we see her or don’t see her.
GA-Has a great talent and personality, a double preliminary award winner now. I remember saying the first I saw her is that she would be top 5 and a preliminary talent winner at Miss America. I was right about the first. She is probably my number one seed, if we are talking like basketball.
HI-Also having a good week. She has a good talent, and she’s a very thoughtful and intelligent young woman. She doesn’t come across as needing to be overdramatic or “sell” herself. She just has natural talent. Definitely in my top 15, also a good chance of top 10.
ID-I hate to say it, but Grace is very laid back and didn’t really stand out enough to get into the top 15. But I did appreciate her talent, even if not many people did.
IL-This makes me sad as well, because she is a great young woman, you can tell very intelligent and mature. And she’s one that looks like a Miss America 😊 But I just don’t think she could separate herself from the pack this week.
IN-With talent being 50 percent, I think that we might see her. She’s a little more laid back, but there’s also something about her that came alive with her singing. If the judges saw that in interview, she might be there.
IA-I have her as a possibility as well. She’s been consistent all week. Not exceptional, but consistent. She had a good enough talent and did seem to be able to speak confidently.
KS-I see her as a possibility. She did well with her speed painting, and she has a quiet confidence about her.
KY-Her talent wasn’t top notch, but I think she spoke well throughout the week. She’s very intelligent, and I think she would have a good interview. I could see her making the top 15.
LA-I don’t know. I don’t think Meagan has really stood out this week. I can see her making the top 15 just based on state reputation and success, but I probably wouldn’t otherwise. I wouldn’t be “surprised”, but I also don’t think she would get into the top 7.
ME-She’s an interesting one to me. She spoke out about the “writing competition” that the contestants were forced to participate in. And for that reason, she will be seen as unmanageable. But she’s also having a good time and you can see that. I kind of hate the expression “She’s having fun” because it implies that there’s no chance of that contestant advancing. But it’s kind of like Carolyn is competing without a lot of pressure on herself and you can tell that she really is having a good time. She’s one of those rare competitors who really don’t seem to succumb to pressure, and that might be attractive to the judges. Her talent was certainly fine, and I think she could really go far if the judges like her personality.
MD-Her talent was nice, but she’s not been standing out enough this week, I don’t think.
MA-She just didn’t stand out to me this week, either. She was kind of laid back, although like many, she was very genuine about her platform involvement.
MI-One of the two interview winners. By virtue of this, we should see her in the top 15. I suspect that there are these changes, she would probably be one of the ones who won’t be called into the group of 7. She might, and it will show what value the prelim win means for interview winners. Her talent was on the weaker side, and that’s my big if here. I say she makes the top 15 but may not advance.
MN-I still think she has been consistently good all week. She has a more serious approach to things, but I think that she speaks so well, it probably will carry well with her. I think she’s a good chance of making the top 15.
MS-I think she’s done enough this week to be top 15. Now again with rethinking this competition, I am not sure she gets into the top 7, although I could see her sneaking in and then getting out after the question. She comes from a state with an impeccable reputation, and she did seem well-prepared this week.
MO-Definitely one of the best talents of Alpha. For me, this all comes down to how they liked her in interview. She does seem like a nice young woman, very down to earth and with a good sense of humor. I could see her in the top 15.
MT-I am afraid she just hasn’t stood out enough all week to make the top 15. She’s got a nice stage presence and I would have loved to see her in the traditional categories.
NE-Same thing as Montana, I just don’t think she’s stood out enough all week. She does stand out because she’s so tall, and she has a nice demeanor about her.
NV-I just don’t see it with her, either, just because she hasn’t been standing out enough all week. I admire her work with her platform, though.
NH-I think her change of talent probably hurt her chances. I would love if she made the top 15 because she’s a great testament to never giving up, but I’m not sure if it’s going to happen for her.
NJ-Preliminary onstage question winner, good talent. She is as cute as a button, very refreshing. I am pretty sure she makes the top 15 AND I think she is one that is going to benefit from a younger final night panel. I think she could be top 5 if she performs well and they love her personality.
NM-She’s been one of the quieter contestants this week. I really like her platform, though, and I hope that she can continue to work on this issue that seems very neglected.
NY-This one is tough for me also. If she wasn’t from the powerhouse state that is the defending winner, I’d say this is an off year for NY. It may be different as well since they have the new board in place and there could be some different prep people. I do think she spoke with conviction about her platform, but so did a lot of others. I won’t be surprised if she is there and I won’t be surprised if she’s not there. But NY is not repeating this year.
NC-I didn’t know a lot about her going into the pageant this week, but the folks in NC seemed to think she might be the one to get them to place again. I think she was good enough this week to warrant a possible top 15 placement. Her talent was good, not outstanding, but better than many in Mu. I don’t think she is as strong as some of the fans in NC made her out to be, but she’s been doing well.
ND-She’s got a strong personality, but this is not a personality contest any more. It’s a sales pitch. She does come off as personable but a little unpolished. I am not sure that her competition was enough to get her into the top 15.
OH-I see her as a possibility if all goes right in her interview. She had a good talent and her SII was good enough. It’s all going to come down to her personal interview.
OK-Sort of like with NC, they seemed to think that she was going to be their strongest candidate in a while with a possible win. I did like her talent and I think it plays to her cuteness. She is cute, and she does come across as likeable. I’m not sure she’s the next Miss America, but I do see her as a possibility for the top 5 and like NJ, could go far if the judges really like her.
OR-The other preliminary interview winner, but her talent wasn’t too good. I would say she was better than Michigan, though. The only thing I get is that she can seem kind of cerebral and reserved. She’s not a “personality” candidate, although she is always pleasant. I am not sure that I see a top 5 for her, either, but I do think we see her get announced for the top 15. You never know, though, if she goes further.
PA-Seems like a nice, humble young woman, but she just didn’t stand out to me this week.
RI-I think she’s a possibility for the top 15. RI has been sending some good contestants the past couple years who I think for whatever reason didn’t quite make the cut, but I do think it could happen this year. Molly has some presence on the stage, she did good enough with her talent, and I’ve been taking notice of her all week.
SC-I know her talent is weak, but she compensates for it in everything else. She just cleaned up at the awards, so she’s definitely learned how to succeed in competitions. I am not sure she’s the next Miss America, but she could be the Gabriela of this year-the weakest talent in the top 5.
SD-I really do like her platform and I think it’s the kind of thing a modern Miss America should be doing-speaking to women about the realities of transitioning to college. But I don’t think she’s done enough competition wise to make the top 15.
TN-I see her as a possibility for the top 15 and possibly more if she really connects with the judges. I’ve seen Brianna compete since her very first year at Miss TN, and I’ve always thought she would do well once she got to Miss America. I don’t doubt that she has connected well with them. She I could see in the top 7 if it all falls into place.
TX-She is by no means off of my radar. If she does win, it’s because her story and narrative fits what Miss America is saying right now. Although, I want to clarify something-some people think that her platform is all about rejecting outer beauty or a referendum on her own looks, but that’s not the case from what she has presented all week. It is more about self-acceptance. If she wins, it will be despite being strong in talent. It’s entertaining, and it’s not embarrassing. I think she spoke well during her competitions, and I still think she will be in the thick of things tomorrow night. What I would say is that if she wins, it is strictly because her story resonates. It still might. I’m not sure that she jumped off the stage as far as charisma, though, and that’s why I am saying that her story will win. I still think there are others who out competed her this week.
UT-Good talent, but even that she seemed a little reserved. Despite her UT talent, I just don’t think she has had the standout week that she needed to.
VT-I like her and I was kind of hoping she might be the one to break the top 15 for Vermont, but I think her talent probably killed her chances for that. She seems to be very intelligent and has a great future, and I know she will do great things with her degree.
VA-The other talent winner. She’s got the speaking skills to be very effective. I am pretty sure that not only is she top 15, she will make it to the top 5. She’s very versatile, can speak intelligently and also shows a lot of personality. And the old adage bad publicity is better than none-I am sure she will spark debate with her talent. But I also think like Kira’s talent that the judges might see it as entertaining for children.
WA-She’s one that I could see a top 15 for if everything came together right. She did have some noticeable presence and you did kind of remember her. The state has had a lot of success over the past 10-12 years going back to Elyse Umemoto, and I would expect that they have her ready to go.
WV-I’m afraid that she just didn’t stand out enough all week.
WI-(Sorry WI fan!) I just don’t think that she stood out enough all week to make the top 15. I do think she spoke very genuinely during her pitch the other night, though, and I do think she made a nice presentation of herself.
WY-I really like her, and she came across as very likeable. I don’t think she has enough of a competition factor to make the top 15, but I’ve seen others make it that I didn’t expect, either.
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Subject: IS THIS PRETTY MUCH TRUE ABOUT THE FORMAT TOMORROW NIGHT?


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Date Posted: 18:08:34 12/18/19 Wed

I saw the post below from someone who spoke to their executive director, thank you for posting that information. It hasn't been officially confirmed, but why would we have any reason to believe otherwise? If so, this is going to be an awful live event. At least with a top 15 let the first group answer a damn question or something. You can move the show along like they did last year, and they don't even have evening gown. Basically, only the top competitors are going to be featured anyway, so we will know who did the best all week. It's only going to be a competition for the top anyway. To put this in perspective, the top 20 Miss Universe contestants got to at least answer one question. And I agreed with what Susie and Shandi said about it's not a fair way to eliminate someone based on one question, but with composite scores in MAO, I don't think 11-15 had a chance, anyway. All we will really know is who the best 15 competitors were and that should give them at least some comfort that they did well. It's going to make for lousy TV. But what happens in the future is all conjecture.

For right now, I would say-I do like the Mohegan Sun. It is very big, lots to do, and the area is very nice. I wouldn't mind seeing it back here again in the early fall. Anything past October would not be a good idea. It is less than 2 hours from NYC, but it's still cooler. It's getting damned cold and even supposed to be colder tomorrow. We decided not to go to Providence because it really wasn't great yet AND they were and are predicting snow squalls. We didn't want to deal with that on an Interstate. There is a lot to do when the weather is good. But, they must consider this or lessen the dates for the competition so that people aren't stranded for 2 days with nothing to do. Or at least the ones not staying there. And maybe try and help those who would like to stay there get a good deal. But again, let's just worry about having something next year and then we will deal with it later. I do think the Mohegan Sun was very welcoming and did seem to roll out the red carpet.

I am working on the big contestant post and will get it up as soon as I can. We are still "debating" whether or not to go out and when.
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