Miss USA 2001

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Miss USA 2001
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Miss USA 2001 Kandace Krueger
DateMarch 2, 2001
Presenters
Entertainment
Venue Genesis Convention Center, Gary, Indiana
Broadcaster
Entrants51
Placements10
Winner Kandace Krueger
Flag of Texas.svg Texas
CongenialityMonica Palumbo
Flag of North Carolina.svg North Carolina
PhotogenicKatee Doland
Flag of Colorado.svg Colorado
  2000
2002  

Miss USA 2001 was the 50th Miss USA pageant, held at the Genesis Convention Center in Gary, Indiana on March 2, 2001. [1] The event was won by Kandace Krueger of Texas, who was crowned by outgoing queen Lynnette Cole of Tennessee. [2]

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The pageant was held in Gary for the first time, at the Genesis Convention Center. [3] . The city spent more than $6 million to prepare for the pageant. [3]

William Shatner hosted the pageant and color commentary was provided by Tommy Davidson, Vanessa Minnillo, Miss Teen USA 1998 and reigning Miss Universe Lara Dutta. [1] Entertainment was provided by Lara Fabian, Evan and Jaron and The Warren Brothers.

Results

Placements

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Map showing placements by state
Final ResultsContestant
Miss USA 2001
1st Runner-Up
2nd Runner-Up
Top 5
Top 10

Special awards

AwardContestant
Miss Congeniality
Miss Photogenic
Clairol Natural Instincts Style Award

Delegates

The Miss USA 2001 delegates were: [4]

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 "Miss USA pageant began with swimsuit controversy". The Times. 26 February 2001. p. 20. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  2. "Judges name Miss Texas, Kandace Krueger, Miss USA for 2001". The Salina Journal. 4 March 2001. p. 8. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  3. 1 2 "Pageant may enhance region's image in America". The Times. 3 March 2001. p. 49. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  4. "Meet the Contestants". The Times. 26 February 2001. p. 22. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  5. Became Kenya Bell after marrying NBA player Charlie Bell. C.f. Weir, Tom (May 3, 2011). "Ex-Beauty Queen Accused of Assault on Warriors Guard". USA Today .