2013 #MISSUSA Contestants anxiously wait backstage ready for the show to begin! -MUO https://t.co/CzR2QOJGlt
— Nana Meriwether (@MissUSA) June 17, 2013
In case you missed it, we’ve put together the Top 10 highlights from this years Miss USA pageant. Enjoy!
1. DJ Pauly D Supplies Some Entertainment
![DJ Pauly D, Jersey Shore, Miss USA](http://heavy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/paul-delvecchio.jpg)
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Best Day Of My Life !!!!! #MissUSA2013 @NBC Tune In Now !!!!
— DJ Pauly D (@DJPaulyD) June 17, 2013
Spinning his new track “Back To Love” during the last moments of the competition, he was in heaven as he rocked his blow-out and fist pumps.
2. The Jonas Brothers Perform With Pom Poms
Jonas Brothers on red carpet #MissUSA pic.twitter.com/QhBc2N5dk6
— Joe Jonas (@JosephJonasFans) June 17, 2013
It’s all about the Jonas Brothers’ performance as the stunning contestant strut their stuff in their bikinis for the swimsuit competition. Starting off with their new single, it’s all about “pom poms” here.
Joe on the red carpet tonight (via @lovanas) pic.twitter.com/ntbg4ONuYp
— JonasLiveTour (@JonasConcerts) June 17, 2013
3. Giuliana Rancic is Back Hosting With a New Co-Host
We have some surprises for you tonight for the #MissUSA competition. Don't miss it 9 pm ET on NBC
— Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) June 16, 2013
Nick Jonas is G’s new co-host this year.
Nick Jonas hosting Miss USA. Nick Jonas high as a kite. pic.twitter.com/we6o5B8sAX
— Official Guyism.com (@guyism) June 17, 2013
And, this year, Giuliana got to design one of her own outfits for her hosting gig.
Three wardrobe changes tonight for #MissUSA!!! I designed the second pink dress. Lemme know if u like it:) #gdress
— Giuliana Rancic (@GiulianaRancic) June 17, 2013
4. Donald Trump Makes An Appearance
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Mr Donald Trump and some of the fabulous Miss USA contestants #CLMissUSA pic.twitter.com/NrKTp6YTYr
— Chinese Laundry (@ChineseLaundry) June 17, 2013
Of course, at the end, Donald Trump announces with Miss Universe that the Miss Universe USA pageant will be taking place November 9, 2013 in Moscow.
5. Betsey Johnson Rocks The Judges Table Wearing Her Own Crown
Iconic Fashion designer @BetseyJohnson enroute to @MissUSA (she brought back petticoats!) pic.twitter.com/WQJXXAK7Gp
— Wendie Malick (@WendieMalick) June 16, 2013
Wendy Malick Brings Hot in Cleveland to the Judges’ Table.
![Nene Leakes, Real Housewives](http://heavy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/nene.jpg)
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Bravo’s Real Housewives of Atlanta star Nene Leakes Takes a Judge’s Seat Too!
6. Christina Milian Appears as a Judge With a Little Surprise
![Christina Milian](http://heavy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/christina-milian.jpg?w=670&h=446)
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Her surprise is actually a new song she’s been working on with Jersey Shore’s Pauly D.
7. You Can Tweet the Top 10 Contestants Into the Next Round
Top 10 have just been announced. Their fate is in your hands! Tweet #NextMissUSAxx (state abrv) NOW to move your favorite to the next round.
— Nana Meriwether (@MissUSA) June 17, 2013
This is the very first time that viewers were able to participate in voting. Miss Texas ends up winning over the Twitter world.
8. Miss Oregon Wins Miss Congeniality USA
Miss Oregon USA won Miss Congeniality USA and is $1,000 richer.
— Pageant Planet (@pageantplanet) June 17, 2013
Along with this title comes $1,000 as well.
9. Miss Photogenic USA Goes to Miss Utah
Miss Utah miss photogenic pic.twitter.com/dCQDtbL877
— Fadil Berisha (@fadilberisha) June 17, 2013
$1,000 and a “big weekend” at Trump’s Resort in Las Vegas is what Miss Utah gets to take home.
10. Miss Connecticut Wins Miss USA 2013
Top 5 – Miss USA 2013 1. Utah 2. AL 3. IL 4. SC 5. CT Tweet vote into top 5 is Texas.
— Carla Crawford (@FiveCrownCarla) June 17, 2013
The Top Five were Miss Utah, Miss Alabama, Miss Illinois, Miss South Carolina, and Miss Connecticut. The finalist with the most tweets was Miss Texas, so there was actually a Top Six. Nonetheless, Miss Connecticut takes the crown.
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