The President of the Miss Universe Organisation made an official announcement about the hosts and the judges for the Miss USA 2015 pageant. The 64th Annual MISS USA® Pageant will air LIVE Sunday, July 12 (8-11 p.m ET) on NBC from The Baton Rouge River Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The organization announced a list of celebrity judges who will be adorning the finals of Miss USA 2015. The first slot of judges in the Miss USA judging panel are –
Zuleyka Rivera: Miss Universe 2006 and fifth winner from Puerto Rico, actress and TV host.
Jessie James Decker: Multi-talented country singer, songwriter and fashion designer.
Terrence Jenkins: Co-anchor of “E! News” and author of “The Wealth of My Mother’s Wisdom.”
Jonathan Scott: Star of HGTV’s hit “Property Brothers,” designer and co-founder of Scott Brothers Entertainment.
Emmitt Smith: Three-time Super Bowl champion and the NFL’s all-time rushing leader.
Thomas Roberts, who is a veteran in the Miss USA and the Miss Universe pageant for the first time has teamed up with Emmy nominated Cheryl Burke to host the finale night. Jeannie Mai will be incharge of behind the scenes updates and commentary to engage with contestants and talent throughout the telecast. The Miss USA 2015 will be held in Baton Rouge and will feature contestants from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The contestants will be judged under the categories - swimsuit, evening gown and personal interview. At the coronation night of Miss USA 2015, reigning Miss USA, Nia Sanchez will crown her successor.