TV host Mario Lopez to host Miss America pageant
AP
Posted: 2009-11-04 08:03:20
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Here comes Mario Lopez as the Miss America
pageant host.
TLC and the Miss America Organization said Wednesday that the
36-year-old "Extra" host and former "Dancing with the Stars"
contestant will again serve as master of ceremonies for the live
Jan. 30 ceremony at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las
Vegas. Lopez previously hosted the Miss America pageant in 2007 and
2009.
Next year's pageant will feature 53 contestants, including Miss
District of Columbia, Miss Virgin Islands and Miss Puerto Rico, who
returns after a 50-year absence from the event. As always, the
women will compete in interview, swimsuit, evening gown and talent
competitions for the title of Miss America.
Katie Stam of Indiana is the current Miss America.
On the Net:
http://www.missamerica.org/
http://tlc.discovery.com
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11/04/09 08:01 EST
