Miss USA 1997 - Top 6 Interviews

See Miss USA 1997 - Top 6 Interviews

[@Gerald_b]

Brooke Lee is perfection.

[@froeloe]

Hawaii and Idaho were the only ones who answered satisfyingly in my opinion. The others either went around in circles or delivered their answers less sincerely.

[@taroupriapus9760]

Miss Idaho was first here with 9.62 Miss Hawaii Brooke Lee was third place in this round with 9.450, barely ahead than miss Florida with 9.443. This was really close call for Brooke!

[@PungiFungi]

Also with Idaho. This was the last year of the top 6 format, because the next year they would revert to a top 5 then a final 3. Idaho made it to the top 6 in 6th place. She would've been out of the running the next year.

[@acotbc]

Going first in the top 6 was almost always a kiss of death. Brook, Kenya Moore at Miss USA ‘93, Taryn Mansell of Aruba at MU ‘96 and Shelly Moore at TUSA ‘97 were the only ones who went first in the top 6 round and advanced in the top 3 in the 1990-1997 era. (And 3 out of those 4 would go on to win!) EDIT: Forgot about Miss Colombia at MU '90 and ‘94 and Miss Venezuela at MU '93. So only 7 out of 24 times, not a great average.

[@K2Torazo]

Hawai’i had the best Q&A. Her answer was personal, humble and anyone can relate. No wonder she won.

[@camillebetancourt266]

Too conservative her answer. However, it's 1997 so it's kind of justifiable.

[@taroupriapus9760]

Miss Idaho was first here with 9.62 Miss Hawaii Brooke Lee was third place in this round with 9.450, barely ahead than miss Florida with 9.443. This was really close call for Brooke!

[@PungiFungi]

@@taroupriapus9760 and Idaho entered the top 6 in 6th place. Before the top 6 format was implemented, she would've been out of the running. But instead she get to moved on and pulled a coup and moved into the final 3 while front runner Florida stalled in fourth place. This was also the last year they have a top 6 so Brandi was very lucky, as she get to become Miss USA after Brooke won MU.

[@Minty_2017]

They all answered their questions excellently

[@petercaseanus4866]

I think that brook still gave a good answer. ❤️. Idaho perfect ❤️

[@JorgeInternacional]

Brook Lee had brains and poise. Her answers both at Miss USA and Miss Universe were just so full of substance that they couldn't deny her winning (but yes, facial and physically she's not stunning)

[@wikoli-kuloloniele-kapalam2779]

She may not be stunning facially to others, but to some she has this exotic look. I personally think she's one of the most loved and unforgettable Miss Universe. Have u seen her today? She's aging so well compared to some of the past Miss Universes who aged so fast......beauty fades!!!!

[@Jane-vw5om]

What are you talking about.. she is beautiful!

[@taroupriapus9760]

Miss Idaho was first here with 9.62 Miss Hawaii Brooke Lee was third place in this round with 9.450, barely ahead than miss Florida with 9.443. This was really close call for Brooke!

[@umbertlambert2113]

Nonsense. Her answers in Miss USA were great but her answer in Universe had ZERO substance. It was pure gimmicks. Had she not been Miss USA she would have never won Miss Universe.

[@PungiFungi]

Idaho entered the top 6 in 6 place and yet entered the final 3 with the highest top 6 Q&A score. If there was a top 5 like next year in 1998, she would've been out of the competition and Florida, who was the leader of the semi-finals, would've moved into third place.

[@river2752]

i met brooke in toril and shes so gregarious

[@larkpraise]

Brooke Lee is incomparable in looks, personality and brains! Out of all the contestants that have competed in this pageant over the years, she was THE BEST representative we've ever had along with Terri Utley fromArkansas who won in 1982. Both were spectacular! I'm sick of hearing that looks were lacking. People making these remarks are shallow and artificial since we all know that the definition of real beauty is a combination of factors....including charm, intelligence, being articulate and poised addition to exterior beauty. Brooke had the complete package and she makes you feel comfortable and easy to talk to without being phony and plastic.

[@methandra]

justess martin agree more with you!!!she even still the smart miss universe until now!

[@froeloe]

Her beauty shines more because of her wit and personality.

[@LeoGuimasSchensky]

So it's a beauty pageant for beautiful girl and she lacks physical beauty, why is she the best???

[@umbertlambert2113]

You are full of it @larkpraise

[@jamescolendres1635]

Lovethis moment crown ment for brook lee

[@dubbelhenke854]

Miss Idaho best answer.

[@LeoGuimasSchensky]

Miss Utah was the most beautiful one her but her answer was so pageant patty.

[@jeoorcullo6494]

miss idaho is like miss universe 2016 Iris

[@narcissustarrazona5580]

Texas should be in the top three, instead of Tennessee. ..

[@jairomy]

Brooked slayed this pageant but her answer wasn't very accurate. She didn't know much about it. I'm sure her answer would be very different today.

[@radhika4378]

agreed

[@ryanm6407]

Exactly

[@nazmadihmateemnujan1198]

I do agree, however, I think it is also up to generation difference which marijuana was well-known for addictive substance as well as the ongoing researchs of medical benefits of marijuana use. I do personally think if Brooke were to answer this question again these days, she would have given the different thought.

[@AVFern]

Exactly. I hope so

[@taroupriapus9760]

Miss Idaho was first here with 9.62 Miss Hawaii Brooke Lee was third place in this round with 9.450, barely ahead than miss Florida with 9.443. This was really close call for Brooke!

[@DAN-lo7fz]

Whether Brook Lee’s view in 1997 aligned with your opinion of Marijuana, she articulated her rationale spontaneously, confidently and beautifully with a great personable touch. Philippines was asked a similar question at MU2018 and had a clearly inferior answer, even though this question had frankly been asked a few other times between 1997 and 2018. The standards of MU contestants answering questions appear to have dropped over the years, although Zozibini Tunzi kind of salvaged things in 2019, probably one of the most articulate public speakers at MU ever in its history.

[@michaelstrahan2.0]

Utah = worst answer ever!

[@jamescolendres1635]

They mak lee win miss USAso she can compete and win miss universe automatically by deault Brandi become miss usa

[@larkpraise]

Brooke owned this pageant. She is so articulate and finishes her thoughts profoundly and concisely. Miss Tennesee looked like a drag queen and her answer was arrogant. Miss Idaho gave a strong, well thought out answer. Miss Utah rambled and seemed a little nervous which worked against her. Florida didn't answer technically the question that was asked and she nonchalantly reacted that gave the impression "what the heck...I don't care. Miss Texas was ok but her answer could have been better than what it was. I still would have given her the third spot in the final three with Hawaii and Idaho. Florida was the weakest but Pig Trump hired her anyhow to work for him and I just have to wonder what went on behind closed doors between those two.

[@froeloe]

I’m for it being use in a medical use, not so for recreational use.

[@arin7981]

Thats not what you think.....thats what Catriona think😀😂

[@froeloe]

@@arin7981 yes, that’s what Catriona said in her top 5 at MU2018. but it’s also what i think. marijuana should be allowed for medical purposes, not so for recreational/leisure.

[@taroupriapus9760]

@@arin7981 Brooke was third in this round barely ahead than miss Florida. I also have a feeling Catriona was third in top 5 miss universe question but she nailed the final answer that's why she also won

[@spoyledbratt]

Brook Lee barely made top 3 at 3rd place. Florida finished 4th with a mediocre answer, which allowed Brook to move on to win Miss USA and later give her country a Miss Universe crown!

[@taroupriapus9760]

Miss Idaho was first here with 9.62 Miss Hawaii Brooke Lee was third place in this round with 9.450, barely ahead than miss Florida with 9.443. This was really close call for Brooke!

[@GRomance0804]

Idaho--9.91 Hawaii--9.86 Florida--9.79 Tennesse--9.77 Utah--9.24 Texas--8.28

[@alexsdb9712]

Great job by all of them, and refreshing questions. However, judges (and fans) must remember that the judging and scoring must be not solely on the answer but of overall impression and performance. They must keep in mind, who would be the best candidate to be Miss....whatever pageant. This year Miss USA 1997 was an example of most of the panel scoring only the answer. They forgot about what to consider. If they weren't ignorant or forgetful and judged correctly, perhaps Tennessee and even Hawaii wouldn't have made top 3. Florida would have, and should have advanced.

[@ajsy1090]

But Hawaii was 1st in the semifinal on stage interview

[@alexsdb9712]

@@ajsy1090 It's also about the performance on finals night, which is where it heavily counts.

[@anandnavghare9037]

All should be winner 🏆🎉🏆 If USA send anyone of them for MU, they must won the title.

[@thecosmicprince3865]

Oop I hope her views on marijuana have changed

[@froeloe]

Tennessee had a good answer but went on in circles.

[@braggito]

Brooke Lee is a plain Jane.

[@wikoli-kuloloniele-kapalam2779]

Beauty is subjective......I beg to differ....I think she has an exotic look. She has multi cultural background of having 7 different race! She may be plain Jane to u, but for others she's beautiful

[@Jane-vw5om]

She’s stunning. Plain Jane is the average white blonde girl who looks like every other blonde girl. This girl is mixed and unique