The magnificent finale of Miss USA 2017 concluded with the crowning of Miss District of Columbia Kára McCullough. Kára defeated 50 other contestants to clinch the coveted title. The beauty succeeds Miss USA 2016 Deshauna Barber, and will now represent the country at the Miss Universe 2017 pageant. The finale took place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
Kara belongs to Washington DC which is one of the most popular cities to produce Miss USA pageant winners and title holders. In fact, her predecessor, Deshauna Barber is also from the same state. ara McCullough is a Radiochemistry major graduate who headed to become a Department of Commerce IT analyst and an Army Reserve logistics commander. This is one of the reasons that her compelling words had no mincing and her persona was huge and loved by all.
At the same pageant, Miss New Jersey Chhavi Verg was titled first runner-up and Miss Minnesota Meredith Gould was adjudged second runner-up. Dancing With the Stars' Julianne Hough and Terrence J were the judges for the night. Grooving performances from Pitbull and country star Brett Eldredge added more charm to the already exciting event.
The show featured a performance by Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson ONE, Pitbull and Brett Eldridge. Ashley Graham served as the backstage host. Halima Aden, Carson Kressley, Brooke Lee, Nancy Lublin, Jeannie Mai and Janet Mock were on the judging panel.
The finale started off with the introduction of the contestants, after which the Top 10 finalists for the night were announced (based on their performance during the Preliminary Competition). The Top 10 finalists for the night were –
Alaska – Alyssa London
California – India Williams
District of Columbia – Kára McCullough
Illinois – Whitney Wandland
Minnesota – Meridith Gould
Missouri – Bayleigh Dayton
New Jersey – Chhavi Verg
New York – Hannah Lopa
South Carolina – Megan Gordon
Tennessee – Allee-Sutton Hethcoat
The Top 10 finalists then walked the stage donning stunning evening gowns and sizzling swimsuits.
Do you think newly crowned Miss USA 2017 Kára McCullough will be able to outperform Deshauna at the Miss Universe 2017 pageant? Do you think Kára has what it takes to be the next Miss USA? Enjoy the crowning moment of Miss USA 2017 here...