Tune in to the live pageant on Saturday, Jan. 30, @ 8 PM ET.
The Miss America Pageant -- and the scholarship program itself -- is among the most enduring endeavors in modern American history. From its humble beginnings as a "bathing beauty" contest in the 1920s, the Miss America Organization today is one of the nation's leading achievement programs and the world's largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women. Last year, the Miss America Organization and its state and local organizations made available more than $45 million in cash and scholarship assistance, helping young women all across the country to reach their dreams and goals. For more information, go to www.missamerica.org.
THE HOST: Mario Lopez
Mario Lopez returns as host of the 2010 Miss America Pageant, which will be broadcasted live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Jan. 30, at 8 PM ET. This marks his second consecutive year hosting the event, and his third time total for Miss America.
From actor to host, producer to writer; Mario has already made his mark on Hollywood and he has no plans to stop. EXTRA has named him the single host of the daily nationally syndicated show. He will also continue his hosting duties on MTV's highest rated program, America's Best Dance Crew. This year, Mario released a children's book entitled Mud Tacos, a vibrant story he co-wrote with his sister. Additionally, fans saw Mario revive his role as Dr. Mark Hamoui on the popular FX series Nip/Tuck.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT: Clinton Kelly
Clinton Kelly, co-host of TLC's hit series What Not to Wear, hosts the one-hour special Miss America: Behind the Curtain, airing Friday, January 29, 2010 at 10 PM, immediately following the airing of What Not to Wear's 250th episode. Clinton also returns as special correspondent to the Miss America Pageant on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at 8 PM ET, live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
As host of Behind the Curtain, Clinton takes viewers behind the scenes of the iconic pageant, sharing exclusive insight about the 53 contestants and never-before-seen footage from the preliminary competition that lead into the live event. Using his trademark charm and visionary sense of style, he checks in on the state titleholder's gown and swimsuit picks. In turn, Clinton receives insight into the pageant experience - from succeeding in the interviews to perfecting his pageant walk. The next night, Clinton returns for his third year as a special correspondent for the live Miss America Pageant, joining host Mario Lopez as they prepare to crown 2010's Miss America.
THE JUDGES
This year's panel of judges is comprised of experts in each of the fields that a young woman must excel in, in order to be named Miss America. Miss America must be talented, intelligent and well-spoken, a leader, have a commitment to her community, be contemporary in her style and fashion - a relatable and individual 'it girl' who can connect with today's modern woman, as well as being physically fit. To determine who will be Miss America 2010 the following panel of judges has been selected:
From the Field of Beauty -- Vivica A. Fox -- Fox is an accomplished actress and producer that has appeared on both the small and big screens in every type of genre. She is currently the host of the new reality series, The Cougar, and returned for the new 2009 season of Larry David's HBO hit comedy, Curb Your Enthusiasm as the feisty "Loretta Black." She is the recipient of numerous awards including the NAACP Spirit Award, the NAACP Image Award and Prism Award, the Trumpet Award for Outstanding Career Achievements in Film, the Lady of Soul Lena Horne Career Achievement Award and an MTV Movie Award. She was also named as one of People Magazine's fifty most beautiful people.
From the Field of Community Service -- Miss America 2002 Katie Harman -- Since her year, Harman tours nationally and internationally as an acclaimed classical and operatic vocalist with a myriad of opera and musical theater companies, symphony orchestras, and special events. Also a recording artist and television personality, she can next be seen in a principal role as a singer on HBO's Big Love (airing March 2010). An active cancer advocate, she serves on numerous boards of cancer organizations and hospitals and is the National Spokesperson for the Touched by Cancer Organization. Additionally, her philanthropic efforts target women's issues, homelessness, and arts education.
From the Field of Fitness -- Shawn Johnson -- Johnson is an 2008 Olympic gold medalist for gymnastics. She was named the 79th Amateur Athletic Union Sullivan Award recipient, one of the most prestigious honors in amateur sports and became the youngest ever contestant and season eight champion on ABC's Dancing with the Stars. Johnson is also involved in programs that promote healthy nutrition and exercise and help build good character amongst youth across the country.
From the Field of Talent -- Dave Koz -- Koz is a six-time Grammy nominee, multi platinum pop instrumentalist. Recently honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Koz hosts an afternoon radio show that's nationally distributed on the Smooth Jazz Radio Network as well as the syndicated Dave Koz Radio Show, now in its 15th year and airing on weekends in approximately 120 markets. He has served for 17 years as global ambassador for the Starlight Children's Foundation and is an ongoing member of the Board Of Governors for the Grammy® Foundation.
From the Field of Communications/Interview -- Rush Limbaugh -- Limbaugh is the outspoken, conservative and ultra-popular host of The Rush Limbaugh Show, an AM/FM radio show about American politics with an audience of 20 million. Limbaugh is involved in charities including the Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation and the Leukemia Lymphoma Foundation. He is a best-selling author and was nominated in 2007 for the Nobel Peace Prize.
From the Field of Entertainment -- Paul Rodriguez -- Rodriguez is an actor and comedian whose career spans more than two decades and includes starring roles and featured appearances in over 40 films and countless television series and specials. Throughout his career Paul has remained involved with various charitable, civic and educational organizations including the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. As Chairman of the California Latino Water Coalition, Rodriguez was recently honored with a Humanitarian of the Year Award for his work on behalf of water conservation.
From the Field of Creating America's Rising Talent -- Brooke White -- White is a singer and songwriter who is most known for her appearance as a finalist on season seven of American Idol. She recently released her debut album, High Hopes & Heartbreak, in which she shares with the world, her love for the music that has shaped her.
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