Camille Schrier of Virginia was crowned Miss America 2020 Thursday night. The competition, now dubbed “Miss America 2.0,” left some fans unimpressed.
Schrier, a student in the doctor of pharmacy program at Virginia Commonwealth University, touted her science background from the start, telling judges Kelly Rowland,"Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown and"Superstore" actress Lauren Ash that she's"had people who think that what I do is not necessarily a talent."
The competition, now dubbed “Miss America 2.0,” has seen multiple changes since it ditched swimsuits last year in an effort to keep up with the times. No longer referred to by organizers as a “pageant,” Miss America left its longtime home in Atlantic City this year and took place for the first time at the Mohegan Sun casino in Uncasville, Connecticut.More:Instead of bathing suits, it had …
Each contestant introduced herself by touting her accomplishments and aspirations, with comments including pearls like:"Yes, climate change is real";"My real passion is rehabilitating rape survivors like me"; "Shaking the world in a gentle way"; and even a greeting in Chinese from the contestant from Maine.
Ash followed up, asking:"Anyone out there who might be dealing with a new mental health diagnosis like yours, what's your message to them?" Schrier's response was succinct:"Don't be afraid. Go seek help and just really be yourself."The top five finalists were the only ones who got to demonstrate their talents for the TV audience. But it didn't all go as planned.
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