NBC announces celebrity judging panel for 2013 Miss USA Competition
Credit: Miss USA Official Website
Via: Official NBC Press Release
NBC has announced its celebrity judging panel for the 2013 Miss USA Competition, which will broadcast live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas this Sunday.
The panel of judges includes:
• Bob Harper, Health and Fitness Expert, Author and Star on NBC’s “The Biggest Loser”
• Betsey Johnson, Legendary Fashion Designer and Star of Style Network’s “XOX Betsey Johnson”
• NeNe Leakes, Actress “Glee,” Bravo star of “Real Housewives Atlanta” and “I Dream of NeNe”
• Wendie Malick, Actress, Star of TV Land’s “Hot in Cleveland”
• Jessica Robertson, Reality TV Personality on A&E’s “Duck Dynasty”
• Larry Fitzgerald, MVP Wide Receiver for the Arizona Cardinals, Seven-time Pro Bowl Selection
• Nikki Bella, Former WWE® Diva Champion and TV Personality on E!’s “Total Divas”
• Mo Rocca, Correspondent, “Sunday Morning” with Charles Osgood, Host of Cooking Channel’s “My Grandmother’s Ravioli”
• Christina Milian, American Actress, Singer-songwriter, Social Media Correspondent on NBC’s “The Voice”
“We have a great show in store for our fans and a diverse lineup of judges to select our next Miss USA,” said Paula M. Shugart, president of the Miss Universe Organization. “We like to bring a mix of talent to the judging panel. It reflects who we are as a country and creates an interesting outcome for the competition.”
In addition to this eclectic mix of judges, the musical lineup for the MISS USA telecast will feature The Jonas Brothers, who will perform during the swimsuit competition, as well as Paul “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio, who will provide a varied selection of electronic dance music and other high-energy tracks.
The 2013 MISS USA® Competition will be co-hosted by Giuliana Rancic of E! News and actor/musician Nick Jonas. Commentator Jeannie Mai (“Style Pop”) will provide viewers with behind-the-scenes access to the contestants, talent and fans throughout the telecast.
Contestants from all 50 states and the District of Columbia will compete in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview, as they vie for the coveted title of Miss USA 2013. Nana Meriwether, Miss USA 2012, will crown her successor at the conclusion of the two-hour telecast.
In addition, fans are able to vote their favorite contestant into the semifinals at the MISS USA Competition. Voting is already underway now, and will continue through June 15. Fans can vote by logging on to the Official Miss USA Competition website or voting through the vote icon on the official MISS USA Facebook page.
