Miss America 2010

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2010 Miss America Caressa Cameron attends Super Bowl XLIV festivities in Miami, and our photographer Tom Donoghue is with her in Florida. Caressa is pictured here with legendary NFL coach Mike Ditka.

Miss America’s hectic first week includes Super Bowl XLIV, stars

Feb 8, 2010 (4:58 p.m.)

By Robin Leach

“My feet are still off the ground,” laughed new Miss America Caressa Cameron from Super Bowl XLIV activities in Miami when I spoke to her over the weekend. “It’s not a blur because I’m jotting down notes every spare moment for a diary, but it sure is flying by.”

2010 Miss America Caressa Cameron at Super Bowl XLIV

February 7, 2010

By Robin Leach

One week ago, she was crowned 2010 Miss America at our Theater for the Performing Arts in Planet Hollywood. On her one-week anniversary of ...
Are there more Miss America Pageants in Las Vegas’ future?

February 3, 2010

By Robin Leach

The 2010 Miss America Pageant ratings on TLC saw a strong increase of 1 million viewers for the telecast from the Theater for Performing ...
TLC’s 2010 Miss America Pageant grabs the crown as cable’s top show

February 2, 2010

By Robin Leach

The telecast from the Theater for the Performing Arts in Planet Hollywood attracted 4.5 million viewers, making it the highest delivery ...
2010 Miss America from humble beginnings and hand-me-down clothes

February 1, 2010

By Robin Leach

Twenty-two-year-old Caressa Cameron of Fredericksburg, Va., is proof that anybody can turn their dreams into a reality with her ascension …
Miss Virginia takes crown at Miss America Pageant

January 30, 2010

Robin Leach and The Associated Press

Miss Virginia Caressa Cameron has won the 2010 Miss America Pageant in Planet Hollywood. She won after wearing a yellow gown for ...
Mayor, pageant and Las Vegas glitterati christen PH Towers Westgate

January 30, 2010

By Don Chareunsy

The guest list for yesterday’s open house grand opening included Oscar Goodman, Holly Madison, David Siegel, Bill Feather, the 2010 ...
Evening of Dreams unforgettable with proposal and military reunion

January 30, 2010

By Robin Leach

The 2010 Miss America Pageant’s Evening of Dreams gala was an emotionally charged night like non other, and it was capped off with ...
Mario Lopez reveals his fear as Miss America Pageant host

January 30, 2010

By Robin Leach

“It’s such an emotional high for everybody at that moment. Even I get swept up in it. It’s like the final minutes of a major sporting event ..."
Engaged! 2009 Miss America Katie Stam’s boyfriend proposes

January 29, 2010

By Robin Leach

Tonight’s Evening of Dreams became the Evening of Engagement for the Indiana couple. Meantime, the “America's Choice” Top 12 was ...
Miss Oregon, Miss Michigan win third and final rounds

January 29, 2010

By Robin Leach

Miss Michigan Nicole Blaszczyk was named last night’s preliminary Talent winner for her lyrical dance performance to “Lifetime" during ...
Miss Nevada discusses the sexual assault that has shaped her future

January 29, 2010

By Robin Leach

“I am certainly the first ever Miss America giving rape victims a voice,” Christina Keegan said. “I’d also ... "
Miss America Pageant announces 2010 Quality of Life Award winners

January 28, 2010

By Robin Leach

Miss Nevada Christina Keegan is second runner-up and the winner of $2,000 for “Rape Education & Recovery.” The winner is ...
Miss California and Miss New York win second preliminary rounds

January 28, 2010

By Robin Leach

Miss California Kristy Cavinder was named last night’s preliminary Talent winner for her Ballet en Pointe performance to the Slave Maiden ...
Clinton Kelly of ‘What Not to Wear’ and Miss America

January 28, 2010

By Robin Leach

When the TV host signed on for the TLC series, he thought it would be over in 10 weeks. “I never dreamed, and I still can't believe it, ..."
How the judges score the Miss America Pageant hopefuls

January 28, 2010

By Robin Leach

Fans of the annual Miss America Pageant have asked how the judges score each contestant. First, there’s the one-on-one, 10-minute ...
Miss Puerto Rico and Miss Virginia win preliminary rounds

January 27, 2010

By Robin Leach

Puerto Rico is represented in the Miss America Pageant for the first time in more than 50 years, and that representative - Mimi Pabon - is ...
Rush Limbaugh talks about ‘the big one’

January 27, 2010

By Robin Leach

The controversial radio host admitted this afternoon in Las Vegas that when he was hospitalized during Christmas in Honolulu, he ...
Surprises and changes in store for Miss America TV programs

January 27, 2010

By Robin Leach

Tomorrow night, the 53 pageant contestants face a difficult decision of voting for who they believe should be in the Top 12 -- and ...
Contestants join celebrities to help our military heroes

January 27, 2010

By Robin Leach

It was time for the 53 Miss America Pageant contestants to kick off their fashionista high heels and instead don Rocky combat boots ...
It’s birthday week for 7 Miss America Pageant contestants

January 26, 2010

By Robin Leach

Miss Delaware and Miss Pennsylvania were presented a cake over the weekend. Yesterday, rehearsals began for the Miss ...
Colts and Saints rivalry heats up at Miss America Pageant

January 26, 2010

By Robin Leach

It will be Peyton Manning and his Indianapolis Colts vs. Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV on Feb. 7, and ...
Miss America Pageant contestants meet The Phantom

January 26, 2010

By Robin Leach

Anthony Crivello (The Phantom of the Opera), Kristi Holden (Christine Daae) and Andrew Ragone (Raoul) joined the 2010 Miss America ...
Voting, magic and Pole Position Raceway

January 25, 2010

By Robin Leach

It was the final evening of relaxation for 46 of the 2010 pageant contestants last night, and Monte Carlo magician Lance Burton ...
Miss America contestants dine at Buca di Beppo

January 24, 2010

By Robin Leach

The 53 entrants, along with Miss America Organization Chairman Sam Haskell III and President and CEO Art McMaster, dug into the ...
Miss America contestants hit Fashion Show’s catwalk

January 24, 2010

By Robin Leach

Lynn Hackerman Weidner, 1971 Miss New Jersey and a member of the Miss America Organization board of directors, served as the ...
Miss America contestants enjoy gondola rides at The Venetian

January 23, 2010

By Robin Leach

With the 2010 Miss America title and crown up for grabs, the 53 contestants in next weekend’s Miss America Pageant at the ...
Miss America contestants flip pancakes for IHOP benefit

January 22, 2010

By Robin Leach

They braved snow on the East Coast and rainstorms on the West Coast. Even Miss America Organization Chairman Sam Haskell III ...
2010 Miss America Pageant contestants arrive on the Strip

January 21, 2010

By Robin Leach

The Quality of Life Awards finalists are announced at Planet Hollywood, and our Miss Nevada Christina Keegan is among the Top 10 ...
Part 2: Miss America Katie Stam wants to be broadcaster, author

January 21, 2010

By Robin Leach

The Indiana native arrives in Las Vegas today along with 53 hopefuls for the 2010 Miss America Pageant to be broadcast live from ...
Part 1: Miss America Katie Stam looks back at her year with the crown

January 20, 2010

By Robin Leach

Twelve months ago, the Indiana native was just a hopeful with 50 other ladies in the quest for the crown and title. In split seconds, ...