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Miss USA Pageant 2012

See larger Miss Maryland Nana Meriwether walks in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Miss Maryland Nana Meriwether walks in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

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  • Miss Nevada USA 2012, Jade Ashley Kelsall, from Las Vegas, competes in her swim wear during the 2012 Miss USA Presentation Show on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 2012 MISS USA Pageant will air Sun day June 3 at 9:00 p.m. EDT. (AP Photo/Darren Decker, Miss Universe Organization)
  • Miss Arkansas Kelsey Dow takes part in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
  • Miss Colorado Marybel Gonzalez walks the runway during the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
  • Miss Rhode Island USA 2012, Olivia Culpo, from Cranston, competes in her swim wear during the 2012 Miss USA Presentation Show on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 2012 MISS USA Pageant will air Sunday June 3 at 9:00 p.m. EDT. (AP Photo/Darren Decker, Miss Universe Organization)
  • Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo takes part in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
  • Miss Michigan Kristen Danyal walks the runway in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
  • Walking the runway are Miss Colorado USA 2012, Marybel Gonzalez, in red; Miss Connecticut USA 2012, Marie-Lynn Piscitelli; Miss Delaware USA 2012, Krista Clausen; Miss District Of Columbia USA 2012, Monique LaShone Thompkins; and Miss Florida USA 2012, Karina Brez; competing in their choice evening gowns during the 2012 Miss USA Presentation Show on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 2012 MISS USA Pageant will air LIVE on NBC June 3 at 9:00 p.m. EDT. (AP Photo/Darren Decker, Miss Universe Organization)
  • Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo walks on stage during the evening gown competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
  • Miss Maryland Nana Meriwether walks in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
  • Walking the runway from left are Miss Ohio USA 2012, Audrey Bolte, in yellow; Miss Oklahoma USA 2012, Lauren Taylor Lundeen; Miss Oregon USA 2012, Alaina Bergsma; and Miss Pennsylvania USA 2012, Sheena Monnin competing in their choice of evening gowns during the 2012 Miss USA Presentation Show on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 2012 MISS USA Pageant will air LIVE on NBC June 3 at 9:00 p.m. EDT. (AP Photo/Darren Decker, Miss Universe Organization)
  • Akon rehearses his new hit single 'America's Most Wanted' during a Dress Rehearsal for the 2012 MISS USAAE Competition along with Miss South Dakota USA 2012, Taylor Neisen on Friday June 1, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 51 Miss USA 2012 Contestants will compete for the coveted Crown Sunday June 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Miss Universe Organization)
  • Miss New Jersey Michelle Leonardo, left, reacts as she is announced as one of the 16 finalists during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
  • Miss Texas Brittany Booker, right, walks along the stage after being announced as one of the 16 finalists during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
  • Miss Ohio Audrey Bolte, walks along the stage after being announced as one of 16 finalists during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
  • The ten Miss USA finalists pose on stage during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
  • Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo, right, holds hands with Miss Maryland Nana Meriwether as they wait for the announcement of the winner of Miss USA during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. Culpo was announced the winner. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
  • Co-Owner of the Miss Universe Organization, Donald Trump, addresses Miss Texas USA 2012, Brittany Lynn Booker; Miss Tennessee USA 2012, Jessica Hibler; Miss South Dakota USA 2012, Taylor Neisen; Miss South Carolina USA 2012, Erika Powell; Miss Rhode Island USA 2012, Olivia Culpo; Miss Pennsylvania USA 2012, Sheena Monnin; Miss Oregon USA 2012, Alaina Bergsma; Miss Oklahoma USA 2012, Lauren Taylor Lundeen; Miss Ohio USA 2012, Audrey Bolte; Miss North Dakota USA 2012, Jaci Stofferahn; Miss North Carolina USA 2012, Sydney Marie Perry; Miss New York USA 2012, Johanna Sambucini; Miss New Mexico USA 2012, Jessica Renee Martin; and Miss New Jersey USA 2012, Michelle Leonardo; on the last day of rehearsal for the Miss USA 2012 Competition, Saturday June 2, 2012 from the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino Theatre for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 2012 MISS USA Pageant will air LIVE on NBC June 3 at 9:00 p.m. ET from the Theatre for Performing Arts in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Miss Universe Organization)
  • Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo, center, is surrounded by fellow contestants after being crowned Miss USA during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
  • Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo, right, holds hands with Miss Maryland Nana Meriwether as they wait for the announcement of the winner of Miss USA during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. Culpo was announced the winner. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
  • Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo, center, searches for an earring while standing with the other four finalists, from left, Miss Ohio, Miss Maryland, Miss Nevada and Miss Georgia during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
  • The five top five finalists, from left, Miss Ohio, Miss Maryland, Miss Rhode Island, Miss Nevada and Miss Georgia stand together during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
  • The top 10 finalists pose in their evening gowns during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
  • Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo waves to the audience after being crowned Miss USA during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
  • Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo is crowned Miss USA 2012 during the Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
  • Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo looks toward the audience after being crowned Miss USA during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
  • Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo waves to the audience after being crowned Miss USA during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
  • Walking the runway are Miss Mississippi USA 2012, Myverick Rashea Garcia, at left in Red; Miss Missouri USA 2012, Katie Kearney; Miss Montana USA 2012, Autumn Marie Muller; and Miss Nebraska USA 2012, Amy Spilker competing in her choice evening gown during the 2012 Miss USA Presentation Show on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 2012 MISS USA Pageant will air LIVE on NBC June 3 at 9:00 p.m. EDT.(AP Photo/Darren Decker, Miss Universe Organization)
  • Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo, right, reacts after being announced as the new Miss USA as Miss Maryland Nana Meriwether watches during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
  • Miss New York Johanna Sambucini walks the runway during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
  • Miss California USA 2012, Natalie Pack, from Palos Verdes, competes in her swimwear during the 2012 Miss USA Presentation Show on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 2012 MISS USA Pageant will air Sunday June 3. (AP Photo/Darren Decker, Miss Universe Organization)

Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo was crowned Miss USA during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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