Miss USA 1999

Miss USA 1999, the 48th Miss USA pageant, was held at the Grande Palace Theatre in Branson, Missouri on February 4, 1999. Kimberly Pressler became the fourth former Miss Teen USA state delegate in five years to win or inherit the Miss USA title.[1]

Miss USA 1999
DateFebruary 4, 1999
Presenters
VenueGrande Palace Theatre, Branson, Missouri
Broadcaster
WinnerKimberly Pressler
New York
CongenialityCara Jackson
Arizona
PhotogenicElyzabeth Pham
Wisconsin

At the conclusion of the final competition, Kimberly Pressler of New York, was crowned by outgoing titleholder Shawnae Jebbia of Massachusetts.[2] Pressler became the fourth titleholder from New York, following Shanna Moakler four years prior as Miss USA 1995. However, as Moakler inherited the crown after Chelsi Smith won Miss Universe 1995, this is the third outright win for New York, and the first in twenty years since Mary Therese Friel won Miss USA 1979.

After months of negotiation, Branson was announced as the pageant's location in November 1998.[3][4] City officials spent $125,000 of tax money to host the pageant in Branson in the hope that it would encourage tourism but admitted after the pageant that it was not worth the cost.[5][6] Sponsors contributed a further $1 million towards the hosting of the event.[7] The pageant had previously been held in Shreveport, Louisiana from 1997-1998.[7]

Shemar Moore hosted the pageant for the only time, and color commentary was added by Miss USA 1996 Ali Landry and Julie Moran, for the second consecutive year.[8] Entertainment was provided by Collin Raye and The Atomic Fireballs.[8]

Results

Placements
Map showing placements by state
Final Results Contestant
Miss USA 1999
1st Runner-Up
2nd Runner-Up
Top 5
Top 10

Special awards

Scores

Final competition

Delegates

The Miss USA 1999 delegates were:

Historical significance

Crossovers

Thirteen delegates had previously competed or would later compete in either the Miss World, Miss Teen USA or Miss America pageants.

Judges
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gollark: And you are less likely to be infected there if you have fewer people going out for nonessential reasons.
gollark: It's not a risk you can choose.
gollark: You need to leave home a bit to get food and stuff. It's not a risk you *choose* if someone infects you there because they didn't want to stay at home.

See also

References
  1. McDonough, Kevin (1999-02-05). "Miss USA brings fun back pageants". Reading Eagle. p. W21.
  2. Associated Press (1999-02-06). "Miss New York Wins Miss USA". Toledo Blade. p. 12.
  3. "Branson hopes to hold beauty pageant". Southeast Missourian. 1998-08-12. p. 5B.
  4. Associated Press (1998-11-04). "Branson to Play Host to Next February's Miss USA pageant". The Nevada Daily Mail. p. 5A.
  5. Associated Press (1999-01-26). "Branson seeks Miss USA pageant rewards". Southeast Missourian. p. 8A.
  6. Associated Press (1999-07-30). "Branson Chamber slashes Miss USA sponsorship". Southeast Missourian. p. 6A.
  7. Avila, Oscar (1999-02-05). "Miss USA Pageant gives Branson a chance to update its image". Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service.
  8. Martin, John (1999-02-05). "Miss USA follows formula". The Spokesman-Review. p. D4.
  9. Morrison, Aaron (1999-02-07). "Winthrop Grad becomes Miss USA finalist". The Rock Hill Herald. p. 1B.
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