MISS USA do over (What I'd do differently)

[@ujjaldutta8464]

In a way, this video makes you more relatable to all of us. Only you and Siera barchelle share this kind of experience. Introspection is always good, unlike regrets.

[@DaniWalker]

I like that, "introspection is always good, unlike regrets." Well said

[@goldmaple4360]

I have a lot of respect for all the women who competed in pageants like Miss USA, Miss America, Miss Universe and other pageants. I never realized so much of work is put into a pageant by each contestant, such as filling out information, choosing outfits, gowns etc for each day, also traveling throughout the state and country, other things like practicing for interviews, talent competitions, walking rehearsals etc. This video was very educational. A lot of things happen behind the scenes. We as viewers only see the final result.

[@matthewy2968]

Dani you should be a chaperone at Miss USA or even Miss Universe! Or is that only for older women? Because I saw a BTS video for Miss Universe, and one of the chaperones actually competed in Miss Universe before, how cool is that? Seeing how much you love pageants, I thought this would be cool for you to do. 😊

[@DaniWalker]

That is awesome. Idk how to chaperone but I know that many of the women have been around for decades. My house mom brought photos from when NSYNC debuted at Miss Teen USA! It was so cool to see.

[@allysonwallace9419]

I loved this episode! Yes, we absolutely need more episodes like this. And yes! The skirt flip would have been amazing on stage!

[@DaniWalker]

Thank you! I wish I could make more. I would if I were still competing

[@dewaynewestmoreland3773]

Yes, I love episodes like this.

[@Retroglamamour]

Queen! I didn’t know you sewed feathers onto your evening gown. Multitalented woman 👏🏼😍 when your designer can’t come through, achieve the vision yourself! 🏆

[@joshona7790]

You're not meant to win Miss USA, you're meant for something bigger ❤️

[@p4u7y]

yes!!!! and shes winning the youtube platform

[@jimmyx2616]

She definitely is for sure!!

[@goldmaple4360]

That's amazing Dani, you sewed your own gown. Incredible! You are very talented. I notice you smile a lot more ! You look very pretty when you smile. It lights up your entire face.

[@DaniWalker]

Thank you so much!

[@CuteWengz]

DEFINITELY FLIPPED THAT GOWN DANI! That was gorggggg!!!!!!!!

[@DaniWalker]

The flip did it for me too. Would have been stunning.

[@ekaterinagoryushkina6099]

You were AMAZING on that runway! I was so shocked when they did not call your name! The time difference between US and Tokyo is something like 14 or 16 hr, so I even took a day off from my work to see you competing! After preliminary I was sure that you will be in top 15. Anyway, you are queen on U tube, helping others. Thank you for great ideas and advices. It is really working in just daily life. Wish you 1 million subscriberes soon!

[@DaniWalker]

Oh my goodness! Thank you for taking the day off! I'm so sorry I couldn't walk that stage for you finals night. I really appreciate your continued support. God bless!

[@BuizelCream]

I shared the same sentiments with you back when Miss USA 2018 was the latest thing. 😭

[@kimly8181]

Outstanding video - this is the kind of information potential candidates need to know

[@DaniWalker]

❤️ I hope they watch

[@gomski]

Wow. What a very in depth and honest episode. I definitely want more!

[@DaniWalker]

Thank you

[@queentaylorlorin]

Again with the sewing! Please open an alterations shop, we need it!

[@DaniWalker]

Lol I wish. I do have new episodes coming though. I'll teach you how I do it :D

[@xavierw.1866]

The only queen i know of in this decade who won in a ball gown was Olivia Jordan 2015!!

[@DaniWalker]

There's been few others but not for many well known titles.

[@DaniWalker]

Oh and Olivia Culpo of course ☺️

[@AshleyLaine]

I love this! I also love that you did it far enough away from the pageant to really have perspective! We always have things we can improve on. I loved hearing the what you said the staff did/recommend that you wish you would have changed. Maybe you can do a follow up with what advice you received that you were grateful for? I’d love to watch that!

[@DaniWalker]

Ohhh advice I'm grateful for, that's an awesome idea!

[@gomski]

I agree!! The deep v neckline and flipping the dress made it look like it's an entirely different dress!

[@DaniWalker]

❤️ yesss

[@CassieDeJarnett]

THANK YOU for doing this episode!! People think we have all the options in the world for gown, I brought sketches and they all got poo pooed on by the sponsor 😭 I should’ve advocated harder for myself but I honestly didn’t know what I could and couldn’t do!! Thanks for sharing friend!

[@DaniWalker]

So welcome. That's such a bummer. Most people think we can pick whatever we'd like. I certainly thought that before my experience.

[@ashegoveia5321]

I loved you so much when you competed in Miss USA!!! You so beautiful and I love your walk and presence on stage. I just felt you were holding back and played it safe. But I’m happy you were on to greater and better things, you’re still a queen to everyone.

[@DaniWalker]

Thank you!! I agree. It was safe to not flip the gown.

[@ashegoveia5321]

@@DaniWalker how come you never try to compete in other competitions like miss international or miss world ?

[@MKKS613]

Thank you Dani for this video! I found it very insightful. I remember watching your channel and routing for you during your year. Thanks for all you do!

[@DaniWalker]

You’re so welcome ❤️ I appreciate that support

[@kylerobin6718]

I think you are very articulate and have a wonderful spirit and inner beauty to match your outer beauty. Too often we are unwilling to take an honest look at how we are seen. Being willing to do this is amazing and a great example of what we should be doing for all of the goals we have. Regarding miss USA since IMG took over It does seem they are looking for the hook, that one identifiable thing that perpetuates the narrative of expanding perceptions of a diverse group of women. I’ve watched pageants since 1974 And there has definitely been a shift at various stages. True pageant fans want the US to send a universe winner, And quite frankly we can always tell if we’re going to have a shot to win miss universe or not. But we cheer our title holder nonetheless. Ultimately I think contestants should treasure the journey and the experience Because that’s what they can control. The miss universe organization I think determines in advance the 3 to 5 women they want to win And those are the women you see in all the packages during the broadcast. It is up to those 3 to 5 women to deliver pageant night. Some luck can help such as Nevada Nia Sanchez being able to include her self defense training in all her responses. It all fell into place. I was sitting in that audience and everyone around me knew she would win. So in the end being strategic is important As is being authentic and comfortable with who you are because that’s who you need to be and that’s who will show up on stage that night. If you combine strategy with preparation and authenticity - that’s all you can ask of yourself. And enjoy the process.

[@DaniWalker]

YOU ARE SOOOO RIGHT!

[@jennazavoyna6930]

GIRL! you're glowingggg in this episode

[@melanieloucheche]

This is so, so helpful! I'm competing at a similar (same areas of competition as USA) national pageant in March & it seems like all of this still applies across systems :)

[@DaniWalker]

[@benpogi4ever]

I watched the prelims for MUSA 2018 and, honestly, I never found your hair to be "frizzy" or "not good" as you claimed it to be. Dani, it looked volumized and very nice! Please don't think of it that way. I even watched your DIY pageant hairdo tutorial and some of it applied to us guys with "shlong" hair (short/long whatever) .

[@jimmyx2616]

Loved this episode ! More please ! Fully respect your candidness & complete honesty ( in hindsight)of your USA experience ! So Many factors can figure in for sure , but i think your channel content always benefits from it ! You are still my(& many others I can see) fave Pageant youtuber by far & because of it one of my default "unofficial undercover " Miss USAs lol ( even without the title ) 👑🙌💕

[@DaniWalker]

Awww that is so so sweet. I appreciate your words. Thank you.

[@HumanOrMermaid]

Reina (Queen)! 👑 I was hoping that you would have worn a gold gown, but I'm happy that you were happy with your gown 😎

[@EvaSalcedo28]

That’s such a beautiful gown Dani ❤

[@dewaynewestmoreland3773]

So glad you made and shared this video. I loved it. It is really good your shared some behind the scenes of your Miss USA experience. So fun to hear. And I think we could always go back and redo some things. So you are ok.

[@bryannapasternak6489]

Hey Dani! I love this video! I will be competing at my second national pageant in 7 days! I think i have improved by a majority, and give all my thanks to my coaches, my supporters, and your videos for helping me get started in pageantry! So thank you so much for all of your help, and i still love watching your videos to this day! 💕

[@DaniWalker]

You're very welcome

[@natashaclare34]

I wore a ball gown to my first pageant and I’m 5’2”. That’s one of the lessons of what not to do for me! I can still be true to myself in a fit and flare

[@ericadutton8100]

I know that you didn’t like your swimsuit, but I really love that color on you! If one person can rock a patterned wardrobe piece, it’s you!

[@taylordailyblog3799]

SO many things!! 1. LOVE ALL your headshots!!! 2. I really admire what you said about the ball gown and love how you made yours your own (didn't know you only had one shot at Miss USA)! I'm entering my first competition next year and have the same issue with having too many interests/too much involvement and not knowing where I should cut down to brand myself, but I'm working to figure it out! Also, I'm getting stressed about the cost of it all and the packing aspect, but I think I'll find a way to figure it out. (Thanks for all the videos!! Your channel has been helping me out a lot and I'll support in any way I can.)

[@p4u7y]

And look whose winning right now ??? its Dani !!!!!!!! yay 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@DaniWalker]

You're very sweet. Thank you

[@p4u7y]

@@DaniWalker 😘😘😘😘😘

[@superstarem]

that dress was gorgeous dani

[@Sophiayervasi]

You should do a video on what to wear for sign in and rehearsals for state pageant!

[@amypeters8422]

I love your videos. They not only help with pageantry, but with life as well. What I would love is a beginner video for a child. I meet lots of parents scrapping pennies to hire a coach. I don't knock coaches at all, if affordable. I believe you can make a video that can be shown to a kid that could help a lot of parents save money. I am big in community outreach and it makes me sad to see this.

[@ridhoabdirrahman9478]

Love this! Question...why you never competed for Miss World or Miss International (or other system for international pageants? I personally think you would fit for World

[@amosmsdawngzuala2335]

Agreed

[@DaniWalker]

I wasn't aware of the other international pageants when I started competing for USA in 2011. Many of them didn't even have national finals for the USA at that time :( Looking back, I would have tried other international organizations.

[@xxicuracao137]

@@DaniWalker theres like miss earth usa 😢 laura clarke

[@justpaintingtheperfectpict7168]

Thank you for sharing your story about your evening gown. I love the details that you created. I felt you should of contacted a Filipino designer for elaborate details/beadwork. Yes! You should of opened your dress and do a full 360 turn. Other than that, you are still great!

[@jaimealmonte4547]

you are right! for swim, you should have smiled more and did you. Just be you and they will love you for you, not for being somebody else. ❤️ you Dani Walker. You are a beautiful Queen 👑 inside and out!!!

[@kaelaurente]

The flip skirt would have been really a moment but nonetheless you are still amazing!😃

[@BarbieGirlRiahh93]

Wow dani, I really LOVE your gown, now that I can see all the details and no sash!!! What a difference 😍

[@DaniWalker]

😊 thank you so so much

[@thatashleymillergirl]

Yes I love discussing what we would do differently!

[@beambreaker]

Awwwe! For what it’s worth you would have been a fantastic Miss USA!

[@DaniWalker]

You're very kind. Thank you

[@dewaynewestmoreland3773]

I totally agree.

[@jimmyx2616]

Definitely, she would have been one of the best ! 👑👍

[@amandailes27]

The whole swimsuit situation happened at the 2018 United States national pageant. By the time I got into the room to pick a suit, there was very slim pickings. I chose a swimsuit that I could wear outside of the pageant. The choices they gave us were not “pageant swimwear”. Thankfully we were allowed to wear something we brought so I wore something else on stage.

[@lizmeliz2376]

I love your makeup here, Dani! Could you do a tutorial on this look?

[@hengboyim1060]

Hi Dani! I really wanna see you doing a reaction video of Miss Universe Cambodia 2020 preliminary 🇰🇭❤️ cambodia fans love you

[@DaniWalker]

Thank you so much!!

[@victoriawejko]

Love this video, so many good insights👍 Thanks for sharing your thoughts looking back.

[@DaniWalker]

You are so welcome!

[@virginiakrueger4780]

That gown is gorgeous!

[@davidgoodliff4486]

It's interesting how each country has different rules. Stephanie Hill did Miss England at least 4 times before she won then came top 3 at Miss World. You had the same lady first runner-up twice at Miss World America recently. As you say though, other countries/systems absolutely won't let you go back more than once to do it differently. I remember judging Miss Gibraltar (a territory of Great Britain). If you were 2nd or 3rd you had to leave it a year to give somebody else a chance then go back if you wanted to after that if you hadn't aged out.

[@abhishek_toppo555]

You're Amazing Dani love from India.

[@DaniWalker]

Thank you so much

[@claudiokabanata3325]

Hey Dani... You have an incredible smile. ❤️❤️❤️ in a parallel universe What if you won Miss USA 2018...

[@DaniWalker]

I’ll imagine there’s is a parallel universe where I’m Miss Universe 😉👑

[@jimmyx2616]

Dani Walker .. Alternate Miss Universe 2018 !👑💕👍

[@DaniWalker]

@@jimmyx2616 very kind of you 🙏🏼❤️

[@bitmln003_]

I respect you for this! Mainly because I wouldn't do this to myself.

[@DaniWalker]

Thank you so much

[@bce4au]

Love this. Also...I mean shoulda coulda woulda....but I’m 100% on the skirt flip train. 😉☺️ that dress is beautiful!

[@onirepublikph1870]

since MISS USA does not allow repeat contestant... if you were to join another contest for another international crown would it be for Miss World, Miss Earth, Miss International etc?

[@DaniWalker]

Honestly, if I'd been aware of those systems years ago when I started competing as a Miss, I probably would have tried all of them to see the best fit. The pageant experience is really important to me. Unfortunately many of those pageants didn't have a national pageant in the US when I was age eligible. I think that back then I would have excelled at Miss International, with the right styling. Public speaking is my strength. Prior to competing at Miss USA I won speech competitions inside and outside of pageantry, at the local, state and national level.

[@onirepublikph1870]

@@DaniWalker I have been watching your videos for a couple of years. and, yes, I also do think that Miss International or Miss World would have been perfect for you due to your speaking prowess. and I could say the same thing for some previous Miss USA contestants. I don't want to say that not being able to return in the Miss USA contest is like a wasted opportunity but more of untapped potential. with you, with this platform, you are serving a lot of young women, not just in the USA but also abroad, and being a voice of reason and guidance. and to be honest, I find your inputs applicable to daily life, too. so keep up the excellent work, Dani 🥰🇵🇭

[@CJ-he2ym]

Did you get to keep your gown? Do you still have it? It's stunning! Love the red and the feathers!

[@DaniWalker]

I did :) not all of it was sponsored so I paid for it.

[@realtyexecutiveslead]

Love this video!!! More about your outfits, where you got them why you picked them :)

[@jeffreywein8321]

Amazing video can’t wait to see more! #Queen

[@DaniWalker]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@jacob-ni6jr]

omg ur gown was gorgeous 😍

[@DaniWalker]

Thank you so much!!

[@jimmyx2616]

Dani looked like Scarlett OHara the southern belle in it 💕👑

[@tine2835]

Dani this is so insightful. for me you we’re perfect during prelims. You had an amazing swim performance and that gown looked amazing on you. you are the “walker ” in your batch. Also I just realize your last name is walker how coincident lol Sad that the judges were nit ready for you.. also I’m thinking of what if miss usa allows the girls to join again? (atleast 2 years after the competed). I think it would be exciting

[@MirandaMMoore]

Hi Dani! I really loved this episode. I am picking out an evening gown for my state competition in the Miss America Organization. I know styling is so important, and I just feel like there are hidden "rules" that I don't quite understand as someone who is new to the pageant world. For example, how much skin is appropriate to show, or if a big cape/train would be appropriate, that kind of thing! Do you have any tips for learning about these things and becoming more pageant savvy? I love watching videos (like yours) and doing my research but I feel it only gets me so far. I know so many people say the rules have been thrown out and to just be you- but that doesn't always seem to truly be the case! Thank you so much!

[@DaniWalker]

I totally know what you mean. Unfortunately what you're asking for requires experience with style and pageantry. Style is tough because it varies person-to-person, system-to-system and season-to-season. It's a personalized experience depending on what wardrobe is available, budget, sizing, and contestant features. I have a style guide for pageants that provides a basic break down with some style tips. daniwalkerofficial.com/product/danis-style-guide/ If you need extra help, I also offer personal wardrobe styling. daniwalkerofficial.com/product/wardrobe-styling/

[@madamkeme7077]

Yaaasss!!! Should've flipped that skirt!!!

[@DaniWalker]

I know 😭😭😭 ohhh well I guess lol

[@thatashleymillergirl]

I remember thinking her hair looks so pretty!!!

[@clairebacarella]

do a video reviewing your subscribers gowns!

[@alangonzalez2098]

Why you dont compete for miss grand usa ?you are amazing ❤️👑

[@DaniWalker]

Thank you! I wasn't familiar with the system. I wish I'd competed at other international pageants. Now I encourage my clients to do so.

[@TheBrookeJ]

WAIT YOU SEWED THE FEATHERS ON?!

[@jimmyx2616]

Hey Brooke ! 👍👋One of Dani ' s Miss USA sisters !

[@goldmaple4360]

Interviews can cause lot of anxiety. Should Miss USA and other pageants be asking contestants the same question rather than different questions ? How does one score interviews when issues and topics are so different? One contestant might get an easy topic, another may not. Lots of subjectivity goes into interview scoring. That's one area Dani, I would like to see changed at the pageants. Some contestants do well in all segments, but they don't win.

[@DaniWalker]

I love that Philippines asked every contestant the same 10 questions and every contestant had 30 seconds to respond. I've never seen that before but I thought it was a really level playing field. The interviews we have vary greatly. I remember contestants getting asked, "if you don't win, who would you chose for the crown. Don't be vague, say her state." Contestants had to answer that our year, while others said they got asked incredibly simple questions like "how are you enjoying the pageant so far?"

[@PungiFungi]

I like it back in the days when at Miss USA and Miss Universe each contestant talk to each judge one on one, whereas it appears today you talk to them as a panel which I think is more nerve wracking..and it appears the questions are so much more political now. At least back during the days of Bob Barker, he stressed there were no right or wrong answers and contestants are really judged on their personality, poise and ability to express themselves...although a clever response do help.

[@acfarob69]

Yes, you actually came up in conversation the other day with my friend and I. We really rely on your in put when it comes to pageants. You know your stuff, I honestly believe you would of gone far had your styling been different. I know advocacy and brains rank high in the USA/UNIVERSE circuit but styling is a major influence as well. It’s a pity this was the situation. I was rooting for you

[@DaniWalker]

Thank you

[@tracitripp05]

QUEEN! I love getting feedback

[@Kaiwaza]

Loved this episode. It’s always helpful to re-evaluate. Yeah, would have been great to work that gown a bit more...Montana this year had a really spectacular gown presentation.

[@thebrothaj]

your walk in both swim and gown was 🔥 at usa. but especially in gown. why does usa only give girls one opportunity?! that’s ridiculous! it would’ve been awesome for new mexico ‘19 to return and KILL IT this year! they should really reconsider that rule.

[@nellisnec2200]

Please review the recently concluded miss universe Colombia 2020 from yesterday. It’s on KZbin

[@DaniWalker]

The review is up :D

[@ommahajan814]

Say no yo sherri hill, I hate miss USA gowns a lot, please do a video for adline castelino I will love it,, please do it! ❤️

[@noychampkoi]

Yesss!! Queen 👸

[@DaniWalker]

:)

[@goldmaple4360]

Just some observations. It must be nerve racking for the contestants shopping for various outfits for each and every day of a pageant like Miss USA. Is there anybody contestants can go for advice with regard to gown selection? What outfits they should wear etc? It must be heavy stakes in terms of money, time and effort. I would be especially disappointed if you are not successful. What does one do with gowns and outfits after Miss USA or other beauty pageants are finished? This is another issue for me for Miss USA and other pageants.

[@DaniWalker]

You can ask your coaches, directors or friends/family for help. Some directors/sponsors have a huge say in what a contestant will wear. I know that my year, some queens were only given 3 gown options to choose from, by their director and sponsor. Idk about queens now but you usually get to keep your USA gown. Some contestants didn't keep gowns in the past because they borrowed them from sponsors. This is more typically of true couture styles that can cost up to 40k.

[@goldmaple4360]

@@DaniWalker That's a lot to go through in a pageant. I have a profound respect for you and all the women who have competed in these pageants. Your video was very educational.

[@heeylaae]

Can you do a video about miss france 2021 ?

[@roudybm7547]

Queen

[@superstarem]

oooh i didnt realize you could only compete once for Miss USA.

[@laurelgrace900]

So. When you make your U cap video (I think that’s what it’s called) you said you have to pay for people to do it and edit it but then they edited it. So if someone were to have a video all done the way they like will MUO still change it?

[@DaniWalker]

MUO asks for us to submit footage to them. So when we send things over they have to be unedited clips. They edit them together the way that they like for the show.

[@keep_reading_rat8402]

You have to pay for the Sherri Hill gown?

[@DaniWalker]

Only some of us had to pay. It depends on your state sponsor. Mine covered up to $5,000. I had to pay the balance.

[@morganmiketsma4527]

Do the finalists know their scores and final placements??

[@ommahajan814]

Amazing video😘❤️

[@paulojrneto]

Besides 2018, what is your favorite Miss USA edition of the 2010s?

[@PungiFungi]

If I do not know any better, it appears the pageant kept its contestants in the dark about a lot things and requirements. And I wonder if some FAVORED contestants were told ahead of time by the organization about things they need to do. The fact that some contestants have first dibs over the choice of swimsuit is a red flag.

[@DaniWalker]

We're definitely kept in the dark about a lot of things. They say it's so no one has an unfair advantage. They don't like to give contestants a lot of prep time for things or else a contestant with lots of money or sponsors would have time to show up with the most elaborate wardrobe, etc.

[@bhavishyakhatwani2262]

Love you dani ❤️❣️

[@do2_aphixay695]

queen !!!!!!!

[@onyamark2210]

If USA allowed you to re-compete and assuming you didn't age out, would you??? Just curious

[@tracitripp05]

Soo.... that was bad hair?!

[@carlandrada2481]

Now i got the answer. .

[@DaniWalker]

You found it lol

[@the-drama-queen-keeilustre]

Queen. 🙂♥️

[@DaniWalker]

[@TiNxErS101]

Queen 🙌💕

[@Joaquin1962]

I had wondered why you selected the red ball gown. Thanks for providing its backstory. And all the other dishy details. (Again, you're eight million times better than that YouTubing former Miss USA, who makes viewers feel they're intruding on her oh-so-busy life.)

[@TheBrookeJ]

I’m stressed watching this 😂

[@jaimealmonte4547]

before Pia, Miss Philippines 🇵🇭 will have to wait for Miss Colombia 🇨🇴 to bring her gown. And they do not have input or knowledge in what its going to look like

[@juliweddle2915]

Yes!!!👍

[@amandabudill7791]

I don't like how Sherri Hill has do much control over what the ladies wear. There's nothing personal about these gowns if they *have* to wear her. I wish this rule would go away! 😕

[@MrBongrondina82]

BETTER bring your own swimsuit & evening gown..DONT WEAR SHERRY GIL gown its rubbish.go to DIVOSORIA, Manila Philippines🤣🤣🤣

[@DaniWalker]

Now the queens in the US are required to wear Sherri Hill for Miss USA.

[@citizenoftheworld6363]

Cool

[@RONIDC1979]

That's ridiculous... Woman should be allowed to re compete maybe skip a year..then new york could come back 2022..other nations do that.. Thailand and phillipines let you re compete..if not pia would NEVER be miss universe.because she had to try 3 times ...

[@georgerobbins3198]

You were robbed of placing. There is no doubt in my mind that you were pulled out by the organization. Every year there are strong girls everyone loves, but they don't make the cut. The fact that you and other girls don't have equal choices of swimsuit, wardrobe and media attention, screams manipulation and rigging.

[@DaniWalker]

Contractually they can do that 😞

[@georgerobbins3198]

@@DaniWalker Oh, I did not know that. But still think it was wrong.

[@sammyg3262]

The only thing that the ball gown dress says about you is that you are a basic, self center princess.