Miss Nevada stripped of her crown over her political posts, she says it's because she supports Trump
Aug 22, 2019, 6:00 PM ET
saying anything that’s bad," Williams
said.
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In this May 25, 2019, file photo, Ms. Nevada State Katie Williams waves from a car during a parade in Tonopah, Nevada CONTACT – MISS NEVADA USA Recruiter Marissa Castillo 702-885-3499. Recruiter Beezie Chapman 408-858-2213. Recruiter Janely Castro – janelycastro@live.com Contact Liberal Fake Phony News 702-435-5555
Prior to her being disqualified, Williams said she had been in contact
with Susan Jeskie, the CEO of Ms. America, who told her she needed to
create a separate Facebook page because she was posting about politics
on one that she was also posting about the crown.
Williams created another Facebook page, but said the pageant still had issues.
In a statement, Ms. America said they asked Williams to keep separate social media accounts.
"One is for politics where she can voice her own opinion as Katie
Williams and the other is a new Facebook page for the pageant
representing Ms. Nevada State 2019," according to the statement.
Williams appeared not to follow the requirements and continued to post on her personal page about both politics and the crown.
A recent Facebook post
showed Williams counting down until the pageant, with the hashtag "Miss
Nevada 2019." In posts before and after that post, she expressed her
political opinions -- which include not believing birth control should
be a right -- and can be seen wearing a Trump 2020 hat in her profile
picture.
The pageant shared screenshots of the contract that Williams signed
acknowledging and accepting that the Ms. America Pageant was a "No
Politics Pageant." Her signature and initial can be seen in two spots.
Williams and the pageant agreed on the fact that Williams refused to
answer multiple calls from the organization leading up to her crown
being taken away.
CHOREOGRAPHER, HOST AND DANCER CARRIE ANN INABA TO HOST
‘THE 2019 MISS AMERICA COMPETITION,’ LIVE ON ABC
TV PERSONALITY ROSS MATHEWS TO CO-HOST
The 2019 Miss America Competition’ To Broadcast Live Sunday,
Sept. 9, at 9:00 p.m. EDT from Atlantic City’s Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall
on the ABC Television Network The Miss America Organization and ABC announced today that
choreographer, host and dancer Carrie Ann Inaba will host “The 2019 Miss
America Competition.” Joining Inaba as co-host for the evening is
television personality Ross Mathews when the competition airs live on
ABC from Atlantic City’s Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall on SUNDAY, SEPT. 9 (9:00 – 11:00 p.m. EDT). Inaba, a judge on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars,” hosts this year’s
historic competition where 51 women from around the country will take
center stage competing for the job and scholarship dollars that come
with the crown of Miss America 2019. Mathews will join Inaba and anchor
reports throughout the evening from backstage, sharing all of the glitz,
glam and candidate activities, while also providing commentary and
updates from the arena floor and a skybox position at Boardwalk Hall. “I am honored to be invited to host ‘The 2019 Miss America
Competition,’” said Inaba. “I choreographed the Miss America Competition
for years and am thrilled to be this year’s host. I’m humbled to have
the chance to be part of an evening that will give young women the
opportunity to further their education and crown a new Miss America. I
have always been a fan of the Miss America Organization that
consistently encourages women to be strong, intelligent and radiant
women in the world,” she added. “Since I’ll never get to compete for the Miss America crown, this is
the next best thing,” said Mathews. “I feel like a lucky fan who won a
golden ticket and gets to stand on stage alongside the gorgeous Carrie
Ann Inaba and 51 incredible women knowing that one will be
officially crowned the new Miss America. It’s a dream to be asked and I
am beyond excited to get to Atlantic City. Who knows? Maybe the winner
will even let me try on the crown!” About Carrie Ann Inaba Carrie Ann Inaba is a host, choreographer, writer, producer and
animal advocate. She is most recognized as a judge on ABC’s Emmy Award®-winning
“Dancing with the Stars,” as well as for her choreography work on
popular series including “American Idol,” “So You Think You Can Dance,”
“Dance Wars: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann,” “American Juniors,” “Dance Fever,”
in which she also served as backstage host, “The TV Land Awards” and
“The Kids Choice Awards.” She enchanted audiences with her unprecedented
and groundbreaking performance with Madonna on “The Girlie Show World
Tour” as a dancer and was a Fly Girl in the Emmy Award-winning “In
Living Color.” She was also the host of Game Show Network’s “1 vs. 100”
and TV Guide’s “Red Carpet Live,” pioneered TV Guide’s “Fashion Wrap
with Carrie Ann,” is the most frequent returning guest host for “Live
with Kelly & Ryan,” is a regular guest host on “The Talk,” and was
host and presenter of the American Music Awards’ “Red Carpet Exclusive.”
She guest-starred as Hannah Montana’s choreographer Tina in the popular
Disney series but is best known for her role in “Austin Powers in
Goldmember” as Fook Yu. Inaba’s passions are not confined to dance and
entertainment. In 2012, she launched The Animal Project Foundation, a
501c that collaborates with rescue and animal organizations to create
programs that save animals’ lives by providing emergency rescue grants.
On Sept. 6, 2018, Inaba is launching “The Carrie Ann Conversations,” a
personal empowerment blog sharing information and personal stories with
women around the world. About Ross Mathews In 2001, Ross Mathews made his television debut as a correspondent
for “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” He can currently be seen as a
judge on the Emmy Award-nominated series “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” In
addition to “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Mathews competed on CBS’ “Celebrity
Big Brother” which was the first celebrity edition in the U.S. of the
popular “Big Brother” series. He came in second place and won America’s
Favorite Houseguest, voted on by the viewers. Mathews currently co-hosts
the “Big Brother” after show with Marissa Jaret Winokur. Mathews also
can be heard weekly on his top-rated podcast, “Straight Talk with Ross
Mathews.” About The Miss America Organization The Miss America Organization, a 501(c) (4), is one of the most
recognizable household names in America working to empower young women
through education and service. The Miss America Organization is
comprised of 51 licensed state organizations, including all 50 states
and the District of Columbia. Miss America candidates contribute tens
of thousands of community service hours annually and have raised over
$17 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Miss America
scholarships since 2007. The Miss America Foundation, a 501(c) (3),
provides academic, community service, and other scholarships to young
women. About ABC Entertainment ABC Entertainment airs compelling programming across all day parts,
including the No. 1 new drama on television, “The Good Doctor,” and the
return of “American Idol”; in addition to upcoming new dramas “A Million
Little Things” and “The Rookie,” starring Nathan Fillion; new comedies
“The Kids Are Alright” and “Single Parents”; and the new prime-time talk
show, “The Alec Baldwin Show.” The ABC Television Network is also home
to the groundbreaking dramas “How to Get Away with Murder” and “Grey’s
Anatomy”; the Emmy® Award-winning “Modern Family” and
trailblazing comedy favorites “black-ish,” “American Housewife,” “Fresh
Off the Boat,” “The Goldbergs,” “Speechless” and midseason breakout,
“Splitting Up Together”; hit game shows “The $100,000 Pyramid,”
“Celebrity Family Feud,” “Match Game” and “To Tell the Truth”; reality
phenomenon “Shark Tank,” iconic “The Bachelor” franchise, long-running
hits “Dancing with the Stars” and “America’s Funniest Home Videos”;
“General Hospital,” which has aired for over 50 years on the network;
and late-night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” The network also boasts
some of television’s most prestigious awards shows, including “The
Oscars®,” “The CMA Awards” and “The American Music Awards.” ABC’s multiplatform business initiative also allows viewers to watch current episodes of their favorite ABC shows anytime, anywhere on ABC.com and the ABC app for desktop, smartphone, tablet or connected TV devices. To purchase tickets to “The 2018 Miss America Competition,” please visit http://www.ticketmaster.com/Miss-America-Competition-tickets/ For more information on “The 2019 Miss America Competition,” please visit Miss America Organization’s website at www.missamerica.org. Follow “The Miss America Organization” on social media: Facebook: @missamerica Twitter: @MissAmericaOrg Instagram: @missamerica Official website:www.missamerica.org Hashtag: #MissAmerica Media Contacts: Bridgette Maney ABC Entertainment Group 212-456-1429 bridgette.maney@abc.com Karl Nilsson The Miss America Organization karl.nilsson@missamerica.org
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