A representative for Miss USA did not immediately respond to ... first transgender contestant at the global pageant event in 2018. In March, Enriquez opened up about being a transgender contestant ...

Unlike Miss USA, Miss America features a talent competition. It also has evening wear, interview, and fitness rounds. The pageant removed its swimsuit round in 2018, announcing that it would no ...

In a notable shift in 2018, Miss America eliminated the swimsuit competition, emphasizing a departure from judging contestants solely on outward physical appearance. Miss USA, on the other hand ...

Alma Cooper was named Miss USA 2024 after a turbulent year for the organization following former Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voight’s resignation. Jackeline Voigt and Barbara Srivastava, the ...