Can ANYONE save MISS USA?!

[@bhebhe15812]

I want them to bring back the old Miss USA back in the 90s where the winnner gets a brand new car, fur coats, jewelry, trip, etc…. Also i love them to bring back their special permormance like dancing. Miss USA now is way too boring !!!!!

[@DaniWalker]

They use to get a wardrobe and purses too. I can remember being amazed by the prize package growing up.

[@msrain1235]

Amen to this!

[@Retroglamamour]

15:42 - 16:38 with the elevator music 🤣🙌🏻 Dani you have such an eye for detail, and lots of experience under your belt. I’m hoping one day, you are paid to have your insights brought to life 😍🙏🏻

[@DaniWalker]

I hope so too!

[@alejandromartinez7576]

I think the next wave of feminism is also leading to the declining interest and investment in US pageantry competitions. The views on beauty standards have evolved. A prime example of an organization that almost ended due to evolving attitudes on beauty standard was Victoria Secret, which had to discontinue its annual runway show. I foresee Miss USA havign to bend their standards and guidelines to allow all kinds of competitors. It’s unfortunately getting a bit too woke here in the US. That is just my two cents as a Venezuelan immigrant who’s always been interested in beauty pageants.

[@EG-qr1jd]

Your analysis is spot on! One thing I noticed when the hosts were talking to the new Miss Teen USA is that they watched her compete while on their flight to Miss USA. This means the hosts arrived at Miss USA less than 24 hours in advance and probably didn’t have a lot of time to rehearse. They did a good job considering all that but it would have helped if they had time to prepare. Also I feel like I didn’t learn anything about the contestants from watching Miss USA this year which is always one of the highlights for me. The lack of energy from the crowd was disappointing and it sounded like a local or state pageant when you heard them cheer for a contestant. The stage looked a lot better than Miss USA last year and even Miss Universe. I honestly feel like that you could bring the pageant back to its glory days Dani! ❤️

[@DaniWalker]

I saw audience pics. Hardly anyone showed up 😭 it was packed when I was at that venue in 2019

[@mrabuano]

I was cringing so much last night on production channeling my inner Dani feedback. Too much wasted time and not focusing on the girls. Why right to a top 5 with the SAME final question? I want to get excited about the girls’ personalities.

[@aalflyguy1184]

I think I commented on this either last year or previous iteration’s regarding production…. DANI, WHY AREN’T YOU ON THE BOARD??? Your insight, knowledge & ideas are SO inline with modern pageantry, I believe you would return Miss USA to modern day relevance. This is why I turn to your channel come pageant season! Keep holding the powers that be accountable and keep the great content coming! Your fans LOVE IT!

[@DaniWalker]

Thank you! I share because I hope it will reach the right ears 💕🫶🏼👑 I am at, at times critical, but growing up I received many criticisms in dance, theater, modeling and pageants. I considered each criticism, no matter how unfair or harsh and considered the possibility they could be right. I thought, hmmm, what if these comments are not meant to hurt me, but meant to help me? And even if the intention was malicious, I made the choice to find the construction within it, to make improvements.

[@ashleyminaise4358]

You should run for the director/ceo/president for Miss USA!

[@DaniWalker]

Idk who hires the CEO. I know Trump hired Paula, but I believe national directors are in charge of everything aside from that. Buying USA or Universe is a little out of the budget lol

[@perren9548]

​@@DaniWalkerwho would step in as ND for the USA after all this crazy takeover and business requirements of MUO by JKN? MU has lost it's "pageant' essence....and after the issue of Miss USA with CS, it is quite understandable of the decline in this year's Miss USA. I hope Miss USA will bounce back and make it as one of the most anticipated pageant in the industry.

[@manuelhgarcia2269]

Agree! Dani, you ARE the Organization! Seriously the insight, attention to detail you have is astounding!! Who better than a previous contestant would know?

[@DaniWalker]

@@manuelhgarcia2269 ya know, I always that I was “the crown” but I’ll take “the organization” 😂💕🫶🏼

[@DaniWalker]

@@perren9548 I hope it bounces back too 💕

[@davidandrusia137]

Am I the only dino who remembers the scores flashed during the swimsuit prelims--and then during the competition? I lived for those!

[@ZebstrikaGirl]

The CW and Miss USA need to make sure ALL local cw channels will air the pageant at the same time! Our CW decided a high school football game was priority and pushed the pageant to show at 10pm instead of 8 while friends in different states were seeing it live! I was at a party with several other people from my pageant organization and we had to scramble to watch the pageant live with everyone else using methods I'm sure MUA wouldn't want us to. This wouldn't happen with a major network like NBC.

[@jayesguerra6748]

Thanks for this video Dani! You’re the best.

[@jessicachuckran]

When I was at Miss USA we were there 30 days before finals - 30 DAYS!!! And we filmed EVERY DAY - promos, pool parties, activities, full fashion shows around Vegas, nightclub events, restaurants and live shows, in addition to an appearance on a filming of the finale of Cake Wars - we had a full itinerary and were up 5am to midnight with only 2 nights off before the competition. Most of these were not only to have events for public but also promote sponsors, and all of these were put in highlight reels shown in the telecast. It was an absolutely amazing and life changing experience, and the opportunities open even without placing at nationals were endless. I do hope the pageant returns to this, knowing the incredible benefit this level of investment delivers for ALL contestants. I am hopeful because there was huge progress forward this year - the level of judges, celebrity partnerships, reverting back to glamour, the quality of competition and the network broadcast. Considering the tumultuous past two years and that Layla Rose took over only 2 months ago and we already saw this level of improvement, I believe we can expect even greater improvements with a full year of planning next year. It is too early to say what type of era this will be. P.S. - so glad they ditched the contestant videos for all the finalists - they got too long and boring P.P.S. - I hope they bring back the celebrity performs during evening gown!!

[@CONE57CONE57]

This sounds like nothing short if a dream. I really hope the pageant experience returns to this

[@user-jb8wx2ei6l]

I’m so disappointed with how they didn’t showcase rbonney at all. I think that was the nail in the coffin for me. I don’t see it getting any better unfortunately

[@DaniWalker]

I didn’t understand that either. I totally get her taking the time to walk for Michael Cinco since Morgan’s the new USA, but no mention of her win was puzzling.

[@user-jb8wx2ei6l]

@@DaniWalker They could’ve included a recording of her saying goodbye! If not that at least mention her but they couldn’t even do that! I am so so disappointed.

[@rosalongoria3138]

No respect! Morgan couldn’t bring herself to say she was standing there because of Rbonney leading the way for her. Horrible! She just said that the Universe placed her there! Really! What?

[@user-jb8wx2ei6l]

@@rosalongoria3138 so disappointed with her. I get she never liked Rbonney but the only reason she got to wear that miss USA sash is because of Rbonney. I think the new owner just wants to cut ties with her because of the controversy but she was cleared of all allegations so at least at the bare minimum give her a shout out. Very sad. I’m glad Rbonney is getting acknowledged everywhere else though. Miss USA is a sinking ship and I don’t see it getting any better so maybe it’s for the best.

[@k10122]

the side by side comparisons were too good. 100% agree with all of this!!

[@DaniWalker]

Thank you! They took a while to gather.

[@jdgual]

@@DaniWalker It was so well done. Just the right amount of shade! :D

[@DaniWalker]

@@jdgual lol no shade. I do hope to make light of things because at the end of the day I understand it’s a pageant.

[@jdgual]

hahaha we know your

[@mimzyLassiter]

I am SO glad to hear another pageant girl, longtime pageant fan say exactly what I’m too feeling, Dani. For the first time ever I’m thinking about not following this pageant or pageantry anymore. The Miss USA pageant, to me, has lost its luster. I remember back in the day when the stage decor was so beautiful. Everything was dripping in glamour. The contestants used to go to the pageant city and be there 2-3 weeks in advance in preparation and there would be parades and all kinds of fun, exciting events that was used as screen filler while the contestants changed between competition segments. I was almost embarrassed to see what amounted to pre-competition fun for the contestants when you think how long and hard these very accomplished women prepare for this illusion of what once was, for a pageant that used to be a glamorous prelude to Miss Universe, the height of glamour. What was missing from tonight’s pageant just stood out. We’ll get to see the full state costumes…thanks to KZbin. There was no on stage music talent. Even as the women competed in both swimsuit and gown, it all went too fast. What happened to a pose at the end of the runway?!? How the judges saw anything is a marvel. I was shocked that there were only 6 judges. What?!? It was…nice enough…if you’d never seen what the Miss USA pageant used to be like. Even as recent as three years ago, there was a contestant dance number. What happened to that? And unless some of these contestants gave lousy preliminary interviews, I’m shocked as to who didn’t make it into the top 20 OR the top 5. It all left me flat. Raising the age limit for this and Miss Universe is the least of the bandaids needed. Miss USA and even aspects of Miss Universe might be beyond help. And if they are THIS hard up for money, maybe it’s time to take these pageants off life support and let them fade into oblivion. And when Morgan was doing her final walk, at one time there was no spotlight on her face. It was a little insulting to me. But, whatever, that’s my take. #Anticlimactic

[@livvecchio]

Morgan’s spotlight issue imo was because she couldn’t walk in that big gown :/ she didn’t get far enough up on the runway

[@mimzyLassiter]

@@livvecchio Quite possibly that might have been the issue, but the spotlight then should have followed her.

[@user-jb8wx2ei6l]

I was shocked they didn’t acknowledge Rbonney at all. I felt like they could’ve down a little bit more for Morgans farewell too

[@mjn57]

I grew up watching Miss USA and Miss Universe with my mom and have loved them throughout my adult life. Sadly, while pageants remain hugely popular in Asia and other parts of the world, that's just not the case any more in this country. Is it because of cultural changes, or because the pageants seem more lackluster? I'm not sure, but I would guess it's some of both. I do wish they would take your ideas and run with them, though!

[@itsbritneybisch8552]

I'm not from the US but growing up, I always looked forward to Miss USA. I loved watching the living barbies on stage, parading in their beautiful gowns. I loved how they were so quick and articulate with their answers. The past decade, Miss USA has been in a substantial decline. From clearly choosing a certain type of winner year after year after year, to pulling back on the glam and celebration of femininity to appease the woke crowd, to what it is now. Sad to say, but Miss USA and Miss Universe were at their peak when Donald Trump was at the helm.

[@imdreamingofawhite]

It's hard to celebrate femininity when what a woman is is hard to define here in the US. (Shrug)

[@michaelstrahan2.0]

L take@@imdreamingofawhite

[@gabrielmoody1708]

​@@itsbritneybisch8552 It just can't be that be that women have moved on from these plastic barbie images of beauty to pursue other areas of interest!

[@calisteve2023]

The bottom line is that Miss USA (and Miss America) lacks sponsors and television revenue, meaning fewer events and simple productions. This is also the reason US pageants nickel and dime people. US pageants rely on pageant fandom and the contestants for their revenue. You can't compare pageant-crazy countries like Thailand and the Philippines with the US. The lack of interest in pageantry is growing in the US.

[@DaniWalker]

It's a vicious cycle. Unless an investment is made into production, I think we'll continue to see a decline : (

[@tarfanfant3118]

or Miss Venezuela ! pretty much the whole country paralyzes to see who will get crowned. It's a huge event ...Love it ! 🎉👸👏👑

[@georgiebennett3336]

But Miss France has done very well throughout the years and still retains its "glitz and glam" and its "dreamy" quality. The fact that Miss France is produced by Endemol, and airs on France's biggest TV network says something about the brand and how the organization keeps the brand marketable until today despite Europe's lack of interest in pageantry. So I don't think it's that lack of interest. Pageantry still is very much part of American culture. Miss USA is simply lagging behind in terms of overall quality and creativity to sell the brand.

[@rosalongoria3138]

They didn’t even mention Rbonney last night. What a disrespectful act. What did this poor girl do, but win the big title.😢

[@maryajefu1299]

Your county is better than mine ...

[@tampico63]

You are right on the money Dani! Wonder what will past Miss USA title holders really think about the current state of the franchise....

[@karenloomans4070]

I used several ubers that week and was surprised that not one of the drivers were aware that Miss USA was going on that week! Hopefully in the future, they can take some of your suggestions of publicizing this Grand event!

[@DaniWalker]

Yesss 🙈 we need more publicity

[@usabelowakwasimelane4632]

The Miss USA organization shuld just humble themselves and approach Dani Walker....

[@DaniWalker]

You made me giggle lol

[@stephenmocanu408]

this made me spit out my coffee not giggle!@@DaniWalker

[@GWorld3]

You would be EXCELLENT for Director of PR and Marketing for Miss USA. WOW! Your ideas are fantastic!

[@ChristinaChristina2010]

This captured everything I’ve been thinking and remembering from year’s past beautifully!! Thank you!!!

[@ridhoabdirrahman9478]

I would really like to see Shanna Moakler takes over the organization. If not her, probably other former Miss USA who has huge profile in mainstream audience so they can bring more exposure to the pageant plus they must have great connections anyway

[@lindaflores1620]

Agree with everything you said, Dani. Miss USA was one of the national pageants I used to be so excited to see together with Señorita Colombia and Miss France. It's been so lackluster lately; it is so sad. I understand times have changed and pageantry is not as looked upon as it used to be 5 or 10 years ago but still doesn't mean the directors should not invest to make the pageant a spectacle for the people watching and for the contestants who dedicate their whole lives to be on that stage. Especially when talking about a pageant as Important and iconic as Miss USA. I hate to say it but despite his shortcomings as a person, Trump knew how to do pageants and knew how to give those women and us the time of our lives. Just because the pageant is held in a small city doesn't mean it has to be boring. I think it's necessary that the people who enter the Miss USA and Miss Universe organizations are people who have a genuine passion for the pageants and have respect towards the women participating to give them what they deserve. Both pageants are in the hands of people who only want to make money out of them but are bad businessmen/women so they don't actually know how to get some revenue from the organizations. So they start doing and undoing crazy things which just ends up declining the prestige of both competitions.

[@savannah115]

I was actually just thinking: if only Trump had stuck with pageants. For many reasons lol.

[@youtuberscreators-l6j]

Make USA Pageant Great Again.🎉

[@neilbruce123]

I just hope it alll does not go the way of Majorette Corps!

[@birdword111]

I think it would be cool to see them do the fashion shows and photoshoots beforehand when they arrive. It's kind of like how singers do vocal warm ups to prepare to sing better.

[@DaniWalker]

I'd love that too!

[@davidcortes9159]

Well said Dani 👏 I wish the Miss USA would reach out to you to be part of their team. It looks like sometimes they try HARD to make the pageant worse intentionally. Like this year ... Top 20 to top 5??? That was rough.

[@phillhendricks745]

That was completely stupid. 20 to 5? Just do 12 to 6 or 10 to 5.

[@patsilver2881]

Dani the Miss USA organization needs to hire you to get things back on track.

[@traciwood6569]

Thank you!! I also feel like 2018 was the last time Miss USA ran her insta… it’s just sad now

[@michelleslife36]

This is really sad to hear, I wanted to start training to compete in Miss Texas USA 2025, but it seems also that none of it is involving itself in charities anymore either. I wanted to use my platform to bring more awareness to food insecurity within the country and Texas, poverty, bringing healthy food to families tables as I’ve worked for Texas WIC for the past 7 years and inspiring women to pursue their career and education and that it’s never too late to start something new but even with Miss Universe, I haven’t seen them having Sheynnis participate with any charities or organizations, more so just traveling and enjoying the countries they are visiting

[@paulette1482]

👏👏👏1000% agree a out the stage questions. MU questions are always critical and challenging. The generic questions don't prepare them. I actually feel like last year was actually better cause the final 5 were onstage for some time. Makes me even feel like Rbonney really had her work cut out for her because for her to perform the way she did at MU even though miss usa barely prepared her was incredible! She was so smart about everything. Can't wait to watch MU cause the competition is tough!

[@DaniWalker]

I was a fan of them asking fun questions then challenging ones last year. I did like that change that Crystle brought.

[@goldmaple5290]

I agree with everything you have said, Dani. Things just seem to be getting worse not better. I'm glad you had a quality experience at Miss USA.

[@DaniWalker]

I am so glad too

[@AgentAO7]

I agree with all your points. I miss the glamour & grandeur of this pageant. To be fair, this is Laylah Rose’s first takeover of the pageant with just a few months before the actual competition. She has less than 6 months as the new franchise owner. I hope we see something better next year. But if there’s one good thing that came out of this year’s pageant, it’s the winner Miss Utah! I absolutely love her. I didn’t follow this year’s pageant but Miss Utah caught my eye yesterday at the prelims & she instantly became in my top 5. When I found out she’s Venezuelan, I thought USA is at an advantage again because Miss Universe will be held in El Salvador & this is going be another Latina festival.. ❤

[@abeel9009]

Our Miss Universe is from the USA and we couldn’t get her to come?! 🤯 One question.. same generic question… to all five contestants… we need more… ❤ Utah winning and she was definitely deserving but I wanted to see more and hear more from these girls. Miss USA please take a note from MUT! Half of the fun and hype of MUT was all the events before the competition. It made me form a connection to the contestants.. helped me have someone to cheer for. Better luck next year.

[@DaniWalker]

R'bonney walked in Paris Fashion Week for Michael Cinco

[@makgetsithulare7968]

for the first time no miss universe in crowning

[@mysticgirl916]

@@makgetsithulare7968 Not really, Porntip wasn't there when Gretchen was crowned Miss USA 1989

[@nathantye]

I COMPLETELY agree with your insight on this. Its so disappointing to see howbthe decline continues to occur. I was hoping a USA win at Miss Universe would've inspired Miss USA to step up their game but that has not happened at all. Side note, Miss Universe has been at many of the other national pageants for the crowning. How is it that Miss Universe (the originally crowned Miss USA) wasn't even present?!?! Clearly more could be written. Nobody even addressed the judges and why men are consistently ignored to serve. Men like pageants too!

[@neilbruce123]

This was really good work!

[@DaniWalker]

It was a lot of work finding all those pics lol

[@neilbruce123]

a very hard job....Well done.@@DaniWalker

[@shandraice]

They should hire you as the social media coordinatior!! You would be amazing!

[@DaniWalker]

That'd be fun!

[@Angelo_Manuel]

Very interesting and on point; thank you Dani.

[@AM-hi8tb]

Bravo Dani. You are spot on!

[@dolcevitausa6448]

I would like to see more people on the judging panel and a more diverse field of judges. I also want to see scores for swimsuit and gown. I want to try and understand how SC and NC were cut from the top five. Don't get me wrong, LOVE UT...just curious to see where judges placed the two Carolinas. They always talk about transparency, show me the scores.

[@jaynethyson4817]

Yes, that was very odd. Especially SC - she stood out big! UT earned the crown though.

[@coreypannier2589]

I was so upset with the pageant this year. It said cw or the app and it never hit the app. Then on KZbin when fan pages were hosting live events the blocked and shut them down. I just feel like pageants were done and over. It was also sad the fans had to yell and scream to get prelims on KZbin. Grr just annoyed

[@DaniWalker]

I saw that teen usa is on cw, so maybe they'll post it later.

[@Oak7565]

I'm in CA and Miss USA was on TV Friday night 09/29 this year on non cable CW channel but 8pm PST 😂not 5 pm (ok maybe 5 pm for east coast because instagram spoilers just like MAO 1.0 in years past haha 😅)... I don't really know much of Miss Teen USA broadcasts though

[@mollycasey9151]

I cannnnnnnnot wait for your Miss USA recap video, especially if you learn things throughout the competition about all the drama behind the purchase of Miss USA🙃 I seriously hope they hire someone for social and branding because WHOA, as you said, it is a mess…

[@mollycasey9151]

Also, the lack of sponsorships floors me. Where is their Development Director? Why is no one in the org fighting for good sponsorships and partnerships? And as you mentioned, where is the media coverage! As a PR pro, there are so many angles to pitch and coverage to garner. Just🤦🏻‍♀️

[@LalaMontenegro1]

I'm not going to be too critical of this year's edition. Especially after last year's scandals, the sudden changes in management, and with the little time they had to prepare. I'll wait until next year to really critique production. I really hope MUSA improves next year.

[@DaniWalker]

I really hope so too!

[@LalaMontenegro1]

@@DaniWalker I truly hope Miss USA's new management makes it up next year. I also feel like they need to have ample media exposure next year and hire a good social-media team. The management also needs to win over new sponsors to do more sponsored events with candidates.

[@DaniWalker]

@@LalaMontenegro1 💕💕💕👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@benpogi4ever]

10:12 WOW that's a lot of ice cream!!! Plus additional candy toppings and shaved chocolate ooohh laaa laaaa!!!!! love it!!!!!! 😍😗

[@TXLadyFly]

Dani...I also agree with everything you said and now I wonder why you are not sitting on the Board of Directors, etc... for the Miss Teen USA, Miss USA and Miss Universe pageant system. I feel you would be a wonderful and needed addition!!!!

[@user-jb8wx2ei6l]

Coming back to this video to say one thing miss USA can do to help garner new fans is by having the new miss USA do a makeover video with Patrick Starr(who was one of the judges last night) or see if she can be a brand ambassador for his makeup brand one size!

[@adrianamelendez5335]

The CW stream did not work on the app! Not sure if anyone else experienced this as well. I ended up buying a day pass on another platform.

[@honestlyfitness]

It didn’t work for me either!!! I was incredibly frustrated about it

[@coreypannier2589]

That happened with me. Plus the live KZbin channel were shut down and blocked

[@EvelynRiosRosario]

On point and I think overall Miss Universe is going downhill as well Miss USA. I was disappointed with this Miss USA. I even miss the National Costume of MISS USA AND MISS UNIVERSE. And this time doing the national costume private has been a slap in the face.

[@RONIDC1979]

A popular costume designer at miss USA says next year should be even better. In one of her post she mentioned she only had about 55 days if I'm not mistaken. I do know krystal didn't give up her post as national director president and CEO until August.

[@raphaelkj]

I died laughing with you when you was reading the instagram comments 😂😂😂😂 you are so right about everything Dani, miss usa looks cheap nowadays!

[@dhutch457]

I'd like to offer my 2/100th's of a dollar...When I watched Thursday's live feed of the prelims I thought to myself 'well this is really different'. They just got Miss Wyoming off stage in her swimsuit and they were immediately bringing Miss Alabama out in her evening gown. Talk about streamlining the event, those contestants must have had to be quick change artists! Then Friday's finals looked pretty much the same as Thursday's prelims (usually there's some difference in background setting, etc.). There wasn't even a musical guest this year. I thought it was nice but weird that they had Morgan Romano read the Miss USA creed, though she wrongly said it was written about 25 years ago when in fact it was written about 70 years ago. What was really upsetting to me was the organization missed an opportunity to take a moment to pay homage to Bob Barker who hosted the pageant for 20 years. I hope they get it right at the Miss Universe pageant.

[@gabrielbrito5149]

I love the winner. Well deserved!

[@googlyotterr]

Honestly Dani, they should hire the both of us to whip the competition into shape lol. I have a full on note on my phone of all of the different things I would have contestants doing if I ran the pageant. The list is growing too! I think they should have the costume contest as a parade in the city of the show! Also having the sash ceremony as a combo with the intro event in public would be a great idea! Even if the pre pageant trip was a trip to the pageant’s eventual location, they could use it as b-roll for the pageant and for tourism! Also what happened to live performers at the show?! The pageant week photo shoot would be a great thing to combine with one of the sponsors like they did in the past and that would create the hype and revenue they need. I missed backstage commentary as well this year. Finally, I think they should have a fan contest where one lucky fan gets chosen to have a trip to the pageant and be a judge during prelims. (Also the judges from prelims should NOT be the same as finals.) With all that being said, I have to say, at least this was a step up from last year (a baby step, but a step nonetheless).

[@googlyotterr]

Also I don’t mind the Top 20, but I think there should’ve been a cut to 12 for evening, cut to 6 for questions, and then a cut to 3 for a final statement. I think it just gives the show more momentum!

[@DaniWalker]

Oh 100% if we had a parade in 2018, why not now? MAO does the show me your shoes parade. Oh I love the pre-trip to the venue, because you can shoot sooo much footage there that you'd normally shoot at Miss USA. It'd be such a good promo of the ladies before the pageant. The pageant should definitely be partnered with the local tourism board. I even got invited to a Miami trip with former Universe contestants for a celeb soccer match. It was all sponsored by the Miami tourism board. I agree with the shoots. You can get photography sponsors because that's a lot of press for them. Imagine all the work Fadil has gotten for the past decade from titleholders. It's a lot. I wanna know where live performers are too. Oh a fan trip would be super fun!!! I love that. Idk about judging for prelims though. How about state costume, or they just get a VIP miss USA experience with hotel/food/flight, front row seats for prelims and finals, a meet and greet, then after party tickets? I'll add we need some pre-show fashion shows with sponsor or USA merch, available to the public. I also want an exhibit of Miss USA memorabilia featured at the venue that people can visit pre-show.

[@googlyotterr]

@@DaniWalker I LOVE the idea of a Miss USA exhibit at the venue!! You can even do a green screen where there's a replica crown and sash for fans to take their photos with! Yeah the pre-trip to the venue seems like such a missed opportunity/oversight. I know that contestants change up their looks sometimes between states and nationals, so you couldn't get all of your b-roll then, but definitely could be a nice video to line up at the beginning of the show. I guess I was being a bit selfish at the thought of getting to judge the prelims myself 💀 They should definitely a fan package like you described though! (A prelim panel of judges that are pageant bloggers like yourself could be a really interesting idea!) Also I wish they would do a press interview portion like they did for Miss Universe Philippines last year where they got like a few minutes to answer questions directed at them. You could still have individual interviews with judges behind closed doors but the public would also get a glimpse at what they interview like as well. I'm curious what your thoughts are on bringing back Miss 52! I don't know why, but I really liked it when they had it in 2016! (Also you could have Miss 52 be chosen from a pool of the runner-ups, not necessarily just first runner-ups because you might need them to fill in case of emergency.) I'm also nitpicking, but why are all of the t-shirts they sell blank on the back? It's such a missed opportunity to give each contestant a personalized one with either their state name or outline of their state on the back. You could totally sell those online as a way to support your state's queen and add that into the fan favorite vote!

[@DaniWalker]

@@googlyotterr oh yes and we’d definitely make the exhibit interactive. Like at NYFW, they always have some creative interactive area where you get to take a free picture or video clip. I loved miss 52, such a fun nation wide search and wild card but they need to give her more than a weeks notice lol. Love the merch idea. They had similar merch in 2016 or 17 but I’m not sure it was state specific. Just year specific.

[@googlyotterr]

@@DaniWalker Yeah we'd have to give her a little bit longer of time than a week to prepare lol! I think in order to have it work, the state pageant deadlines would have to be moved up a bit or the pageant would have to be held slightly later in the year. I have to say that I actually really like September for the pageant! Its close enough to Miss Universe that you can piggyback the hype of your contestant onto their run at Universe, but also there's enough time to correct/prepare the newly crowned Miss USA for her next competition. Also, what happened to presenting the awards for congeniality and photogenic onstage? That contestant should get their chance to shine as well if they didn't place in the competition. Thank you for all the thoughtful responses btw Dani! I wasn't expecting full on paragraphs, so thank you for taking the time to respond!

[@trinijam4021]

Camera keeps focusing.... LOVE THE VIDEO ❤ I agree 👍 💯

[@taurahelms3068]

I was stationed in Fallon, Nevada years ago as a sailor. There wasn't much to do in Reno between 2000-2002 when I lived in the state. It's sad that it still hasn't changed.

[@Kevin-xi2zx]

Lawd, where was Lu Sierra when you needed her? I have a sneaking suspicion that the Miss USA and by extension Miss Universe Pageants have been running into financial problems, which could very well account for why the quality of the pageant has gone down. The hype is gone, the glitz, the glam, the experience of what we were used to when watching Miss USA has nose-dived so quickly in just a few short years. I'm chalking it up to finance issues, and let's not forget, getting all of those details organized for even one competition to have it all culminate in one night takes an incredible amount of planning and a team that is on top of every single line item. When you go through organizational changes like Miss USA has just done in the last year, even when it happened with Crystle Stewart taking over, it is so overwhelming to try to have your hand in every single facet of how the pageant runs, and especially if you don't have a fully staffed team that is delegated the responsibilities to make sure everything runs seemlessly. There is so much that needs to be said, but my congrats to Miss Utah. It's been 63 years since Utah last won Miss USA, and they also went on to win Miss Universe (in 1960), so we'll see what happens.

[@PungiFungi]

Watch the pageant as it was from the 1970s to the mid 1990s and take inspiration from them. They brought back the Miss USA creed… so might as well brought back all the classier elements of the pageant that created the fanbase to start with. I mean… is anybody listening?

[@arturodelcastillo9191]

OMG ! We have to do something!!!! This is a big so important first global need ! Let’s sent yo the ONU - OTAN - NASA some letters in other to recover this high cultural economic issue !!! We have to build our society on that asap !!!! 🏃‍♂️

[@FORTKNOX303]

When I used to go as a kid when it was in Miami it was a big deal. You saw contestants and got to interact with them at the Fountain Blue Hotel

[@wendellwilson1514]

Danni I couldn't have said it better! If you ask me, YOU should be running the show because it's obvious the owners don't have a clue!

[@jeffedwards6155]

Yeah, if I were you I would take all of this to the Miss Universe Director. At least send her the video. You need to have a seat at the table when it comes time to plan. You’re ideas and thoughts are spot on girl!

[@youtuberscreators-l6j]

Make USA Pageant Great Again 🙏💃💃

[@sayitsdawn]

Dani utter FACTS and only FACTS!!! 😮‍💨❕can someone atleast hire her to the organization??? ugh HELLO?!!!!

[@DaniWalker]

🙏🏽

[@MyClinton123]

I didn't even know that the coronation is already done until a new winner was on an article. The girls deserve a better and best experience.

[@merlionmatthew2820]

GIRL YOU ARE HILARIOUS I LOVE YOU!

[@DaniWalker]

I appreciate that you can see when I'm joking lol. Sometimes it doesn't translate.

[@regularpotato]

The fact is is seems like the general public doesn't care for the pageant. No revenue = low budget. Btw why wasn't R'bonney there? As last year's winner who also went on to win miss universe it would've made do much sense for her to be there.

[@DaniWalker]

She was walking for Michael Cinco at Paris Fashion week :))))

[@steviepudik5898]

As a former Miss USA contestant, I have watched and enjoyed pageants for years. They were a highlight for me, and your commentaries have been insightful and fun! However I cannot for some reason get CW so unfortunately I was unable to enjoy the evening event. Could the lack of it being on a standard channel that all can watch be one of the declining factors???? Also, YES, there should have been cognization for Bob Barker! Keep plugging Dani and with your help this event that so many ladies have worked so hard for will return to its past glory!

[@dianedemarco370]

Last Night, I paid to watch Miss and Miss Teen north and South Carolina 2024. My niece was top 16 and she was one of the youngest for Miss Teen North Carolina. She has so much poise and confidence as a result. So proud of her. I agree about the same question for all. I was surprised about that.

[@slimshady1987]

also can we talk about the post miss usa got after winning, just a couple pictures with the caption “there she is” 😐

[@DaniWalker]

We'll talk about it

[@RCC0926]

I agree! Miss USA is just not the same anymore 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@marlindagomez5766]

Too much WOKEISM

[@wemcmullen]

The whole thing was too teen for me. From the opening dresses with the butterflies to the swimsuits.

[@DaniWalker]

When I was a little girl in the 90s butterfly tops were what women wore out or to clubs. I always wanted one. So my girlhood dreams are being relived on the USA stage 😂🙈 I may or may not want one of those suits lol

[@wemcmullen]

@@DaniWalker oh my. Thanks for the flash back. I prob had one. 🤣🤣

[@dollcollector9848]

I think the format of going from 20 to 5 doesn’t work for me. Also, it’s hard to get to know the girls when they don’t allow us any opportunities to. I’m an avid pageant watcher so I wat side videos and stuff, but my husband is not so he watches only finals night. He was upset that he wasn’t able to learn about any of the top 20 girls.

[@DaniWalker]

It is really difficult, unless you're me and it's literally your job to research the contestants. That's just not possible for the average viewer.

[@dollcollector9848]

@@DaniWalker exactly! It just makes it hard for the average viewer to connect with the contestants!

[@michaelstrahan2.0]

I personally enjoyed seeing more of the competition in only 2 hours rather than a 3 hour show with a lot of extra stuff thrown in that I don’t watch anyway.

[@davidmartinborough8642]

Dani, all I can say is people nowadays want maximum return on their dollar, but spend minimal to get it. It narrows down to consciousness and experience. Consciousness because if they are genuinely “in it” to help contestants, then they will be committed to their overall experience. Having Experience will enrich them with the knowledge and understanding about pageantry and the importance of gaining media attention & coverage to attract more sponsorship. I’m old school and believe “You have to spend money, to make money.”

[@iamdextoi]

You need to be in Miss USA 2024 along with Siera Bearchell and Shandi Finnessey. There needs to be a pageant community representation because THAT is the definition of pageantry - it's the community that keeps it relevant. Miss USA Please get Dani as a consultant. I can manage your IG for free. 😂

[@allisonwilliams9255]

Siera lives in Canada...

[@iamdextoi]

@@allisonwilliams9255 Judges are international so maybe a backstage host can be from Canada since she's also a great vlogger with honest insights. She can also co host miss universe as a commentator if not too much to ask tbh 🥰 but no one reads these comments though 🤣 just wishful thinking

[@user-jb8wx2ei6l]

100% with everything you said Dani

[@tahousigata3096]

I like your page. You say it as it is ❤

[@Mary_Quaid]

WOW! Good job, Dani. This video is so incredibly through. So nostalgic. Miss USA was SUCH an epic pageant in the Trump era.

[@DaniWalker]

It was sooo epic

[@jabeeful]

Louder Dani! 😭 The overall old format (Trump to IMG) is still enticing. They thought that rebranding would save it, but you’re right. It’s gradually deteriorating.

[@Charlotte_Photographer]

Spot on Dani. MAO and MUO have both been in decline for a decade especially on the media front. Obviously MAO lost their contracts when Sam got booted and Dick Clark Productions and ABC stepped away from MAO. The Critic's Choice Awards are the only awards show related to the CW Network.... Nothing to see there. And one more thing that I continue to push for is... Let's not crown a winner and drop the curtain. What other show do you see where you get to the final high point of the show and they roll credits.... Give me a commercial break and lets come back and meet the new queen. Have a wrap up interview or something.

[@andreibenedictmendiola1553]

the comparison between miss usa and the youth pageants have me cacklinggg😆

[@cesarcazalli6663]

Agree with you. My partner and I love going to the dress rehearsal and sadly we were among maybe 100 ppl in the theater the prices range form $40.-$25. and they had it 9am but the worst was the final night- the theater was not even 1/2 full so Sad. Hardly anyone knew Miss USA was being held in Reno. and No Miss Universe - hope it gets better.

[@aryantacker6891]

Hey Dani, when are you going to talk about Miss Diva 2023 and its winner(s).

[@JuanPabloPenaRosas]

They coukd give a user a code to vote after watching a commercial in full. That would make sure the sponsors commercials are seen and an incentive for the audiencevto vote by seeing them..

[@deddyson]

I agree with you Danii. I really hope they maintained the glamshots of the contestants, especially like those in 2011 & 2012 featuring background models. They should rehire Fadil

[@chboy80]

I think one positive point is that since 2021, they have brought back the state costumes for Miss USA and Miss Teen USA which did not exist since 1993! However, the big downer was they did not stream the state costume competition, and no belated posting of the full video too!

[@jarebjared8]

I love the miss usa before. I did not even know a final date. I went to their webpage to search for contestant and there was none. What happened miss usa

[@DaniWalker]

They removed them after the fan vote closed. I wish they would have kept their profiles up.

[@neilbruce123]

Again , Dani u was right. It was the woman who upheld that production!

[@DaniWalker]

They make it interesting to watch

[@ivorladia]

Dani, please create another video for the post Miss USA 2023 review.

[@DaniWalker]

Working on it.

[@kennethguinto4862]

that is why people just watch France, Philippines, South Africa and Thailand . The provide the expeirce down the house down boots. .. We just wait for the announcement of Miss USA

[@renasantos28]

I'm from Brazil and the Miss Brazil contest once again had previously agreed results, they once again chose a Miss who isn't going anywhere. I liked this Miss USA from Utah

[@savannah115]

You losing it gave me the giggles, too lol

[@DaniWalker]

I love comment sections 😂😂 there’s so much I’d joke about on my channel but I’m always concerned it won’t translate. I’ve joked more in the past and it went over people’s heads that I wasn’t serious 😂

[@savannah115]

​@@DaniWalker I work with international audiences, and I have definitely noticed that sarcasm in particular seems to be a thing that gets Americans in trouble humor-wise lol. Also, we tend to have a self-deprecating sense of humor (probably because we know how the rest of the world views us lol). I think you're hilarious!

[@DaniWalker]

@@savannah115 yessss self-deprecating is it!! 😂 my closest friends are the ones who roast me and vice versa. It’s like my love language hahaha

[@raulluna6659]

Love your review

[@DaniWalker]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@victoriawejko]

Your channel disappoints 😂 omg can't wait for the review of the final show, I'll have my popcorn ready

[@sanawledrod1592]

I agree specifically hard cut from 20 to 5 and one question why all the girls take so much time to prepare for competition 😢I believe change should be good or to better this one is not.

[@jennifercromwell2497]

I wasn’t competing, but I went to miss highschool america this summer to support my state and i feel like I had more fun just being there, than these ladies did at Miss usa

[@neilbruce123]

Again, they should hire you!

[@Retroglamamour]

💯💯💯💯

[@dannmarrandrino5193]

Dannnniii! I’m a huge fan. Please save Miss USA by becoming the pageant director yourself. It’s really fitting for a pageant girl yourself to head the team behind Miss USA because you knew the ins and outs. Your perspective in the changes that you wish to see at Miss USA are definitely valid. Please do consider in the future.

[@DaniWalker]

I'd love to but it's quite expensive :( I wish I had the funds.

[@dannmarrandrino5193]

Diha ra ang laay, Dani. Mao sad diay. Anyway, good luck in your future endeavors. I’d be watching your pageant-related updates.

[@alexanderjavsmodels3098]

THE WINNER IS THE BEST!!

[@stonew1927]

Dani have you thought about contacting the MUSA organization directly with the thoughts you present in this video? It would be interesting to hear their side of things... Seems like you'd be a real asset to the organization. Maybe they should hire you!!

[@MJinFlorida]

They never referenced the contestants by name, only by state. Even when the winner was announced, they never said Noelia Voigt’s name. Only “UTAH!” Make it more about the women, let’s get to know them and recognize them as individuals.

[@davidgrau429]

It was the elevator music for me. 🤣

[@DaniWalker]

lol

[@Kalavatinails]

Dani they need you on the team