The 70th Annual Miss USA Pageant

Overview

Miss USA 2021 was the 70th Miss USA pageant, held at the Paradise Cove Theater of River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa, Oklahoma on November 29, 2021. The edition marked the first year of the competition under Crystle Stewart's directorship. 16 contestants were chosen to advance to the semifinals; 15 of the semifinalists were chosen by the preliminary judges, while one was chosen through the online fan vote. The Top 16 then competed in both swimsuit and evening gown, before eight were chosen to advance. The Top 8 participated in a group discussion round conducted in two groups of four, and afterwards answered their final questions from the judges. The winner and her runners-up were announced afterwards

Guest Stars

Elle Smith

Self - Miss Kentucky USA 2021

Ashley Cariño

Self - Miss Florida USA 2021

Caroline Pettey

Self - Miss South Dakota USA 2021

Gracie Hunt

Self - Miss Kansas USA 2021

JessiKate Riley

Self - Miss Utah USA 2021

Sydni-Dion Bennett

Self - Miss Illinois USA 2021

Layliah Nasser

Self - Miss Maryland USA 2021

Bailey Anderson

Self - Miss Mississippi USA 2021