It's been revealed that long-running competition Miss America will drop its swimsuit promotion from its National Television Broadcast.
Source: @WCVBWe’re changing out of our swimsuits and into a whole new era #byebyebikini #MissAmerica2019 pic.twitter.com/08Y7jLFxhs
— Cara Mund (@MissAmerica) June 5, 2018
Gretchen Carlson, the board of trustees chair for the Miss America Org, revealed that the long-running competition is dropping the swimsuit portion from its nationally televised broadcast. "We will no longer judge our candidates on their outward physical appearance," Carlson said on ABC's Good Morning America.
The Board of Tristees Chair for the Miss America Org Gretchen Carlson said, "We will no longer judge our candidates on their outward physical appearance".
“The organization is also getting rid of the evening gown portion of the competition and instead asking contestants to wear attire that makes them feel confident, expresses their personal style and shows how they hope to advance the role of Miss America.” https://t.co/4Q79USlmkZ
— Lisa Tozzi (@lisatozzi) June 5, 2018
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Geez, why didn't they make this decision 10 years ago when I was competing? ?#ILoveCarbs #GimmeAllTheCarbs https://t.co/hYpwd8WetP— Rachel Bogle (@rachelbogle) June 5, 2018
