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TUNE IN ALERT
“PAGEANT CONFIDENTIAL: THE ROAD TO MISS
AMERICA”
Intimate Behind-the-Scenes
Look at One of the
Most Iconic Pageants in the World
Airs on a Special Edition of “20/20,”
Saturday, January 12, 8pm ET on ABC
“Here
she comes, Miss America…” like you’ve never seen
before.
“Pageant Confidential: The Road to Miss
America,” a special edition of “20/20,” takes
viewers behind the scenes of one of the most
iconic pageants in the world for a surprising
and intimate look at what it takes to become
Miss America. With exclusive, unfettered access
to the Miss States winners, the unique hour
follows the stories of several young women
determined to don the coveted Miss America
crown. For over six months, ABC’s cameras
capture candid moments in their journeys as
they’re transformed to the polished Miss America
contenders seen on stage. From sharing their
vulnerable sides in rare moments at home to
revealing their on-stage tricks, these are
beautiful young women like you’ve never seen
before. Anchored by “Good Morning America”
Anchor and former Miss America judge Lara
Spencer, “Pageant Confidential” airs SATURDAY,
JANUARY 12 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on ABC, leading
into the network’s coverage of “The 2013 Miss
America Competition.”
Some of the competitors “Pageant Confidential:
The Road to Miss America” follows include:
Miss Maine Molly Bouchard, who lost more than 50
pounds before winning her state title
The sparkling women of those big beauty pageant
sash states like Miss South Carolina
Ali Rogers and Miss Florida Laura McKeeman
Miss Iowa Mariah Cary, who struggles with
Tourette’s syndrome
Miss Montana Alexis Wineman, who tries to
conquer her fears as the youngest and the only
autistic woman competing
Miss Wyoming Lexie Madden, who was once a pig
wrestler
Miss New Mexico Candice Bennatt, who struggles
financially to raise the money needed
to compete
Miss Kentucky Jessica Casebolt, who shares her
“secret weapon” for a perfect on
stage bikini
Miss New York Mallory Hytes Hagan, who works as
a waitress
Miss California Leah Cecil, who flubs a mock
interview and works on getting it
right in time for the big pageant
Miss Utah Kara Arnold, a biochemist who hates
manicures and getting her hair done
For the first time ever, cameras also go behind
closed doors with the judges to document the
tense first meeting with the competitors, the
all-important first interview believed to
determine which girls will go all the way. In
addition to revealing the behind-the-scenes
sweat, tears and secrets that go into the making
of a beauty queen, “Pageant Confidential: The
Road to Miss America” also delves into the
history of this nearly 100-year-old hallmark of
American society by looking at past pageants and
the women who have been here before.
John Green is the executive producer of “Pageant
Confidential: The Road to Miss America” and
Roxanna Sherwood is the senior producer.
ABC News Media Relations: Alyssa Ziegler Apple
(212) 456-1624
Countdown to the 2013 Miss
America Competition on ABC
January 12, 2013 @ 9 p.m. ET!
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