How To Nail Your Onstage Question And Give Good Pageant Answers While On-The-Spot, Under Pressure

[@mohammadangginugrohomcjogja]

Great video as usual, Ma'am! As a former title-holder myself, I would add that "having reading habit really helps a lot in answering on-stage questions". It helps expanding your knowledge, building your smart vocabulary, and acing your style of delivering answer.

[@CrystalClues]

You are 100% right. I was mainly thinking of tactical component of the answer when making this video so I completely forgot this point 😅😂 Doing lots of reading setting your foundational background is super important. You really can’t “hack” or fake having a genuine understanding of current events.

[@mohammadangginugrohomcjogja]

@@CrystalClues And, we could quote something memorable from the books!

[@mousumikuila6621]

@@mohammadangginugrohomcjogja Absolutely right 👍

[@mohammadangginugrohomcjogja]

@@mousumikuila6621 Yaassshhhhh!!!

[@alondranahyrlugo2030]

Hello! Any book recommendations

[@nanahrosie1647]

Watching this the day before my pageant. Im so nervousss. But thank you so much for giving these tips

[@marydawnnewell6532]

I love you saying smart, brilliant ladies decide to do pageants. I’m 48 and doing my first Mrs. Pageant this year! That helps explain a lot.❤

[@ithiliel]

I joined my work’s swimsuit pageant. I need to practice and prepare so much from the catwalk to the question and answer portion. Bless me luck! A lot of people are rooting for me to win. It’s going to be my very first pageant as well so I had to learn everything from scratch. Hope I really win 🥺

[@oghoghoaigbekaen3446]

I wish u luck and pray you win... good luck..

[@hanabimizuki6024]

Did u win?

[@ithiliel]

@@hanabimizuki6024 only placed as 2nd runner up lol

[@arnethzsamaearogante9506]

hello cystal..thank you for this.. i am 11 years old girl..i wanna be a beauty queen..i watched your videos everyday and all your videos about pageantry and you..are so relatable to me as a girl..your so smart..keep on doing it..eveyone will inspire as their own beuty queen..

[@CrystalClues]

You are lightning fast, Mae! Thank you for watching and subscribing :)

[@arnethzsamaearogante9506]

@@CrystalClues youre welcome!

[@mousumikuila6621]

All your videos are so so so helpful for my pageant preparation. Thank God I found you on KZbin. God bless you ❤️

[@tertiadavids3819]

I totally agree with youm i loooove her ❤videos

[@cleenegame]

i love Pia Wurtzbach how she composes her answers, her focus. All your tips and Q&A details are very helpful!

[@CrystalClues]

I agree. Pia has a very thoughtful and graceful way of communicating.

[@aayushidubey10]

The part about talking to your emcee beforehand was suchhh an amazing tip!! I recently had an interview in college that was taken by my seniors and remembering the fact that I am friends with most of them kept me comfortable and I did not freeze but I hadn't thought about it that way. Thank you so much for your insights!!❤

[@aliyah6569]

I'm about to be in a pageant tomorrow 😭 I'm so nervous cuz qna is my weakest so far... I needed this sm... Wish me luck!!! This is so helpful btw✨

[@verityy7856]

how was it?:)

[@aliyah6569]

@@verityy7856 Update!: I was placed 1st runner up! And now joining in a new pageant that will happen in 2 days!!! Wish me luck again!!! 💖

[@aliyah6569]

UPDATE AGAIN: I won!!!! Thanks to this channel of course! It helped me a lot💜

[@verityy7856]

@@aliyah6569 omg congrats❤️❤️❤️

[@aliyah6569]

@@verityy7856 thank you! 😊

[@pascalebelony1628]

Wow. You are GOOD, sis. Thank you for this!

[@CrystalClues]

You’re so Pascale, TY for the props 😎

[@Squirrelbear5950]

Thank you for not giving clique generic advice, this was actually helpful

[@CrystalClues]

You’re so welcome Mary!

[@laimehryu9566]

WATCHING THIS BECAUSE IN OUR SCHOOL THEY KEEP FORCING ME TO JOIN A CERTAIN PAGEANT WHEN PUBLIC SPEAKING IS MY WEAKNESS 😭

[@catastrophe5370]

Same TwT

[@LeeLeeA1123]

Mine too. Love pageants but question section is my BIG weakness. I’m not good getting put on the spot

[@Mynoodlesoup]

OMG same girl! This is my situation right now, I was forced to join cuz they think of me as an intelligent woman but I'm not really that great when it comes to public speaking or even being on stage, my mind goes in a messy state then blank state. In addition, this will be my first ever pageant and I'm in deep pressure since my classmates kept on telling that I will win which I don't have confidence with plus the former winner was my classmate and they expect me to continue on holding that title. So here I am gaining every tips I could find in the internet to boost my self confidence and to lower my self doubt. I just wanna cry but then again a lot of people expects and supports me so I'll just do the best that I could and leave no regrets behind. I just wish that I could answer the question given to me straightforward without trembling on stage.

[@suhanichauhan6132]

Pls make a video on types of questions asked or basic things you should know about yourself! Btw loved your videos ❤️

[@CrystalClues]

Hi Suhani - Excellent suggestion. I’m adding it to my list of topics! Thanks so much

[@jechristineee_8267]

Thankyoy for sharing!. It really helpfull for me who doesn't know about catwalk . Wish me luck for the competition!!

[@CrystalClues]

You’re welcome!

[@sooha8155]

Omg thank you so much! I'm currently preparing for my first pageant ( I can't say "NO" because my classmates picked me to be our representative) THIS VIDEO WILL HELP ME A LOT FOR MY PREPARATION THIS COMING APRIL 22😭

[@edie2744]

I love this video! It's incredibly helpful! I definitely go on tangents far too often lol 🤣😁

[@CrystalClues]

Hi Edie! TY for watching. I can always count on you. 😌Hope you have been well! Happy holidays and Merry Christmas! 💕

[@edie2744]

@@CrystalClues I've watched every single episode you've put out! I haven't commented lately because I just finished all my finals on Monday! (incredibly glad it's done) Happy Holidays!!!

[@msrain1235]

One, of my interviews, I joked with the judges. They seemed to like it.

[@CrystalClues]

Whenever I judge, I LOVE a contestant who can joke with us! It shows she doesn't take it too seriously and can be a breath of fresh air!

[@msrain1235]

@@CrystalClues , my score, for interviews, was good. The director said that I did better than I thought that I did. It was nice to hear!

[@movinmovin7552]

Final question is my weak point & this video was necessarily needed. Thumbs up 👍. Thankyou ❤️💞

[@CrystalClues]

You’re welcome! Glad it could be helpful 🎁

[@StevieNettles]

This came right on time lol, I have an onstage question coming up soon.

[@CrystalClues]

Good luck Stevie! I love that name 🥰

[@ConectadoPR]

This is great for general public speaking training

[@debbychilaka5812]

This is really good and plus plus for me, thanks so much

[@CrystalClues]

You’re welcome Debby!

[@orevamoses112]

If not for this video I would have failed completely. Thank God I saw this before time

[@susannangowani1694]

Have noted down what you've said and I'll put to practice as I do my pageant next month thank you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Shivangii__]

She is now my really fav youtuber ❤️❤️

[@ktellevangelista77]

In the Philippines, letting the host hold the mic for you can be disrespectful. There was a Filipina candidate who eventually became a meme online after she wasn't able to hold the mic from the host.

[@CrystalClues]

Fascinating! Thank you for sharing your story. Cultural context is everything and I hope more people read your comment because my perspective really stems more from the Miss America organization and the way we do things, which is just one system out of many out there.

[@rolandomarquez5772]

Some of the girls like me qna portion is my weakness...😢

[@CrystalClues]

You’re not alone. It’s very common.. it was definitely the most nerve racking for me!

[@crisnettedano8927]

Yes i agree

[@bhongjeanvlog9954]

Yes Me tooo😭

[@airesmijares2968]

Definitely 😶

[@trishaarded531]

Same

[@donamaeababon5027]

THANK YOU FOR THAT KIND OF ADVISE FOR answering the impromtu question from.judges in pagent

[@samukelisiwengxongo134]

My niece is into pageantry and she is not as confidant when she spaeks. Thank u this helps a lot.

[@jermeng9003]

Your video has helped me a lot, it made me think possible answers to possible questions and include your tips😊 Pageant fan here!!!

[@CrystalClues]

Thank you Jermaine-Ann! Good luck in your next competition!

[@movinmovin7552]

Hey !... Can you put up a video on " beauty with a purpose project" explaining what it actually is ?? For example - what it comprises of, how to start it, what organisation to deal with, how to propagate it, etc etc...🙏🙏

[@CrystalClues]

Hi! Sure thing - I’m familiar with it as it’s also been called the platform/social impact initiative. I’ll make a vid on this topic in 2021 😄

[@journalistamritasrivastava6392]

Crystal you are angel for me thank you for your guidance. ❤️

[@CrystalClues]

You’re so welcome love

[@jennyrosepascual6707]

I have a pageant tomorrow, and like an other woman qna is also my weakness 😭 This video is so helpful, wish me luck!🥺

[@princessodigen8778]

Thank you your videos are very helpful much love ❣️ Could you please make a video about PET project on beauty pageant

[@CrystalClues]

Hi! What does PET stand for?

[@detailsbynyanju]

Hey hey I've been going through your videos I think the tips are helpful I'm Contesting for an international pageant next month I'm so nervous 🙌🏼

[@CrystalClues]

Nerves are good, they make you better and stronger! You can face anything!

[@detailsbynyanju]

@@CrystalClues thank you fingers crossed 🤞😊

[@mw2391]

Thank you so much Crystal ♥️♥️3:40 Manushi Chillar who’s Miss World 2017 took the mic from emcee and it seemed like emcee was embarrassed..You are correct ♥️♥️

[@vasilisawise290]

That's not true, the mic was given to her by the emcee and the other contestants who were in top 5 were also given the mic. Please check the video.

[@CriticalBeautySalon]

Lara Dutta took the mic from the emcee and she won Miss Universe 2000! :)

[@hieveia2450]

thank you, miss! this really helped me lot. ❤️

[@lifespanwellnessbeauty-60i64]

The mic tip isn't across the board. I've seen videos where the emcee actually hands the mic to the contestant. This is something I'd ask about during rehearsal.

[@alvarezmarcavynd.7455]

Hi crystal your tips are not just for women but also applicable for men who's also competing pageant.

[@CrystalClues]

You’re so right Marc- I see you handsome, ambitious young men are here at my channel too! Please forgive me if my language in my videos seems targeted at just women. When I started my channel, I knew I wanted to have a very specific, targeted audience to help hone my message and it’s hard to get out of the habit of just talking to “one woman.”

[@arnethzsamaearogante9506]

merry chrismas and happy new year...

[@pritishadoiphode7520]

Yes mam Everything in single vedio ❤💯 Thank you so much You are part of my peagant journey.. loads of love to u.... Keep supporting 💓

[@CrystalClues]

Protista, thank you for your kind comment and for being a subscriber dear 💕

[@hellodontmindme9792]

just watching this is making my heart beat really fast but this is really helping me!

[@downrightperfect2003]

Informative❤ simple to understand

[@ls8609]

This was amazing advice! I compete in the Miss America Organization (teen) also and it is my first year and state is coming up. I am so scared but could you do another interview tips video how I can cut out unnecessary words and NOT SOUND SCRUPTED! Ik you don't post anymore sadly but even if you see this and would like to help you could just comment a few tips! ❤

[@Nick-yh1fv]

Mam can you do a video on opening statement. Merry Christmas 🎄🙏

[@CrystalClues]

Merry Christmas! Great idea. I added it to my list of topics to tackle in 2021. Have a blessed New Year too!

[@marciavox8105]

I tend to ramble, so this is difficult for me, haha! I also will halt mid-sentence while I try to articulate what I want to say without rambling. Do you have any tips?

[@CrystalClues]

Hi Marcia - good question. Trust me, you’re not the only one! Honestly the best way to practice getting your answers to become succinct and concise is to time yourself. Have a friend or family member drill you questions and set your alarm for 30 seconds. Once you’re able to get down to 30 seconds, bring it down to 25 seconds. Once you’ve managed 25 seconds, you’ll get a feel for how long that is. Then work on getting it to under 20 seconds. The alarm needs to bring audibly so you can hear it. The person drilling Q’s with you shouldn’t have to interrupt you :)

[@marciavox8105]

@@CrystalClues thank you!

[@CrystalClues]

Anytime 💓

[@rolandomarquez5772]

My camp here in philippines our training starts at 9:00 am and it ends midnight.

[@CrystalClues]

Wow! Now THAT is dedication. It’s wonderful that you do a full camp. Sounds intense but also fun!

[@Yoyoyoyoyoyo718]

Hello! It's been some time since you've uploaded a video :( I miss your videos! I hope you're safe and healthy though

[@CrystalClues]

Hi! I know.. 😵‍💫 it’s been forever since I’ve uploaded a video (I got a job coming out of the pandemic and the hours have been brutal) but I wanted to send a heartfelt thank you for your well wishes and thank you for noticing… are you in to pageants? What kinds of videos do you like to watch?

[@redangel2483]

Could you do a reaction or something to Catriona Gray?! From her lava walk to her questions and everything else!

[@icysweetsy]

Thank you Crystal💖

[@thaisidias817]

thanks for the tips!!! lov from brazil

[@CrystalClues]

You're so welcome, Thaisi! Gorgeous name. Love from California :)

[@relydbrowning6037]

Outstanding video & info! How do you know who's going to be asking You the question!?

[@cecilliorelucio6695]

Thank you for the ideas and tips from your messages.

[@CrystalClues]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching my channel! Your views help my channel girl 😌😌 Edit: grow** lol

[@ishagosavi1640]

Thankyou u r doing such a great job , n did u win

[@mrs.kuwento2123]

This is my weakness 😭 hope the tips will help a lot😍

[@DaniWalker]

Talent is not born, it's grown. Keep practicing your on stage speaking skills and you will improve.

[@crystalmhaepaurillo828]

thankyou so muchhh!!! It helps me a lot, manifesting to win this pageant cutiee🤞✨

[@jerishamereyb.magramo29]

Hello Ms. Crystal, I am a going to compete a pageant, a Ms. Teen pageant rather. And thank u for all the tips u gave us on Q and A. I'm gonna remember all the dets of it and going to be confident to answer the question. All the love from the Philippines 🤍❤️💚

[@morenanglaagan2833]

Thank you for this video. 🙂 It helps me a lot

[@asmrbloom9537]

I'm just scared that I'm gonna be left dumbfounded and I won't know what to say to or how to answer that question and put the words together that fast😪😪 Somebody kill me cuz Ik I'm gonna fail the onstage question part just because of the adrenaline and anxiety.

[@CrystalClues]

I applaud you for mentally preparing yourself to go through this process. A lot of people freeze up and don’t even anticipate that they will. Just yourself, take a deep breath, and push through it. Over time, you’ll become much more comfortable!

[@asmrbloom9537]

@@CrystalClues thank you so much. I have been binge watching your videos to help me prepare fully for this pageant. My pageant is in 3 months and I'm so much more confident in the Q&A part. Someone told me there's no right or wrong answer, just be your authentic self and speak freely but short and sweet❤❤

[@vasilisawise290]

@@asmrbloom9537 How did it go?

[@rosematoka4830]

I really like your videos and I'm really benefiting

[@mindspaceinvaderskibinhhon4465]

03:30 Lara Duta grabbed the mic from MC (and already asked him for it in advance). But she really nailed it and became the winner that year

[@peculiarkingsley3208]

This is really helpful I have a pageant tomorrow evening

[@egnesawuah5212]

Hi, I have a question. How would you answer a question that says: " what would you change your name too and why?"

[@jeyaramayyappan3011]

your KZbin channel is very helpful. Thank you so much. I wish to become a miss world one day

[@CrystalClues]

I wish you the best on your journey to Miss World!!

[@jeyaramayyappan3011]

@@CrystalClues thank you so much! you are amazing

[@jeyaramayyappan3011]

@@CrystalClues Thank you so much! You are amazing. I watch all your videos

[@farihariti777]

This vedio is really helpful & necessary.

[@princesscrystal7351]

Amazing.

[@dorisedward5670]

I love u, crystal clue..I love your tips

[@১৯১৫৬দিপিতা]

Hey crystal...i love your vedios.Can u plz make a vdo on how to do a pageant hair

[@CrystalClues]

Hi Dipita! Sure thing, I have been meaning to do something on big pageant hair. I need to find a model because I actually just chopped a lot of mine off. Whose hairstyle are you thinking of, or any inspiration you can link to here?

[@joinmyjourneytodoctor4866]

Do not take the Mike from emcee if that person is holding it for you Answer the question Keep it short End it at the right point Do not start elaborating as u get more confident that could put in a risk zone Do not think of anyone or anything else at that moment

[@susannangowani1694]

Thank you for the tips

[@La_oyin]

And this video was helpful I have a feeling I would get picked

[@sowakh8026]

Very very informative

[@katsumimimi4302]

I'm going to join in my first pageant in December and I'm so nervous, wish me a luck.

[@CHANCHALSINGH-rt3hi]

GREAT VIDEO THANKYOU SO MUCH

[@jyotidatta2126]

Hello Crystal san, how much the choice of language impact the judges and the performance overall , in a zonal level pageant. I am an Indian and we have Hindi as our national language. But we are all fluent English speakers too. I am wondering if using language other than English can have an impact in the overall scores.

[@JemiahAmolo-ef6gw]

I'ma subscribe and i admit this really helps

[@ayushboruah3110]

You should review beauty pageants such as Miss World 2021,Miss Universe 2021❤❤❤

[@HYNNATION]

hey dear , here i have a doubt . miss universe 2000 lara dutta from india , during final QandA round took the mic from the mc , and it was considered as an iconic moment and she won the crown . what can you say about this ??

[@nkwainashly1168]

Thanks soo much

[@lorihill3531]

My answer would be “I’m gonna throw up…I’m gonna throw up. “

[@princesslightningstrike4592]

Happy christmas and new year 💙💙

[@CrystalClues]

Happy holidays Princess! 🎄

[@dreaslattt]

I’m going to be in a teen pageant and i was wondering. should i not memorize things at all. or should i just know about it. since they might not ask questions exactly from the judges bio.

[@DaniWalker]

Memorizing answers can make you come across as rehearsed and insincere to the judges. Plus there's no guarantee that you'll get asked the exact questions you practiced and there's no way to prep an answer for every question in the world. Instead, familiarize yourself with talking points that you want to share with the judges.

[@Mamon_yum]

THE GOAT

[@FavourUgbor]

Pls when a pageant is cat walking . Will I start with my right leg or Left leg

[@DaniWalker]

The leg you start with depends on your initial pose. The starting leg will change depending on the area of the stage you're starting with.

[@nicaquiambao2887]

Hello, can I have some idea what to wear in corporate attire for the pageant pleaseee? can't think what to wear , really bad your help huhu :(

[@Ty-jc3ic]

Thanks. 🤝💛

[@christopherthomas3174]

Do you have a video about "Tell us a little bit about yourself" what to say, what to talk about???

[@kimasehan-ez6jw]

it help me a lot.

[@prashantkumarbiswal2164]

I have a question ? That a normal answer is minimum 40 sec if a contestant wanna answer it beautifully and explaining! Can we make that answer 20 sec. Doesn't that look weird

[@CrystalClues]

Hi! I don’t know of any pageant system that has a minimum time requirement for onstage question. 40 seconds is a long time onstage and in my experience, it’s rare that a contestant can speak that long without stumbling at least once (nerves) or rambling (unfocused answer.) However, never say never...it has happened and I’ve seen great answers that are on the longer side- but it requires an extraordinarily confident and rather intellectual contestant to pull it off. A short answer won’t look weird if you’re able to answer the question succinctly. But it also depends on your pageant system and what the other contestants are doing… If it’s normal for contestants in your program to have answers on the longer side, I would recommend that you strive to be among those typical answer lengths just so you’re not a total outlier.

[@prashantkumarbiswal2164]

@@CrystalClues thank you so much to clearing my doubt . I just needed some one who would make me understand this!! Thank you again

[@CrystalClues]

You’re so welcome! Great question , thanks for asking it!

[@isarose1237]

"Answer the question, then SHUT UP!" Yes!! Too many girls start rambling

[@CrystalClues]

Thanks Isa! You get it!

[@diptikirtania1259]

Thank you so much Mam 🙏🏻

[@CrystalClues]

You’re so welcome Dipti 🙌 Do you have any video topic requests? What are you interested in?

[@diptikirtania1259]

@@CrystalClues Hello mam my name is Dipti and I'm 15 years old...and I'm your big fan also😍...and mam please tell me how to become a supermodel??? And how to win a beauty pageant???🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 And mam Questions and answer round part - 2 mam please...

[@rizzaschulze5398]

Hi Crystal please give me an idea for the private interview question in each contestant. I have my pageant in 2 weeks. For a Mrs.wisconsin state pageant

[@CrystalClues]

Hi Rizza, the most common questions asked in a pageant interview that you should be able to answer are who/ what/ when/where/why kinds of open ended questions. For example: 1) Who are you and why should we care? What makes your special? 2) what do you stand for? What do you plan to do as Mrs Wisconsin? 3) When do you plan on implementing your plan as Mrs Wisconsin? Do you have a plan to do something with your title? 4) Where are you from and do you know the area you’re competing to represent? Why would you be the best candidate from your district/region? 5) Why are you competing?

[@rizzaschulze5398]

@@CrystalClues thank you so much,that helps me a lot..I'm kinda confused about the question where are you from and do you know the area your competing to represent? Is it a question regarding my background and my region to represent? Can you give me a sample.

[@evanantonola4935]

I'm here not because im joining a pageant. I just want to know how to answer questions. :)

[@thulipariyar3598]

Happy Christmas

[@CrystalClues]

Thuli - Merry New Year! ☺️

[@laylanielovechaneltv537]

Thanks you

[@jacintawanjiru-nh3sz]

How to keep the question short for example

[@La_oyin]

I am going for an beauty pageant audition which I have never tried what are the things I may likely get asked

[@jahnavisingh9243]

Mam i can understand english but not that fluent and have some hesitation while speaking it.... So what really helpful to overcome 😇

[@tysharacharamba1744]

I have just started the pageant lite and im always a bit nervous

[@CrystalClues]

That’s totally normal! If you weren’t at least a little nervous it means you aren’t growing

[@susannangowani1694]

The last time I was doing a pageant I answered my question very short and instead they picked those who said alot 😢😢😢😢😢

[@yavi1028]

U r amazing 🙌🙌🙌🙌❤❤❤❤

[@CrystalClues]

Yavi - thank you 😊