Miss USA Swimsuit Competition 2020

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November 9, 2020 9:59AM EST

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Imani Blackmon — Miss Washington

Imani Blackmon — Miss Washington — The 2020 Miss USA pageant was originally scheduled in the spring of 2020. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event was pushed back several months to Nov. 2020. On Nov. 6, the 51 contestants competed in the preliminary evening gown and swimsuit competitions. The top 16 finalists from these preliminary rounds would move onto the main competition on Nov. 9.

Miss USA 2020 was hosted by Akbar Gbaja-Biamila, host of ‘American Ninja Warrior’ and a former football player, and Allie LaForce, who won Miss Teen USA in 2005. Cheslie Kryst, who won Miss USA 2019, and Christian Murphy, served as backstage commentators, while Haley Reinhart was announced as the sole musical artist to perform. The judges are Carolyn Aronson, Lynnette Cole, Abby Hornacek, Gloria Mayfield Banks, Kimberly Pressler, and Susan Yara. Keep scrolling through the gallery to check out more photos of the contestants during the swimsuit preliminary competition.

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Shannah Weller — Miss Vermont

Shannah Weller — Miss Vermont — Miss Vermont, Shannah Weller, hits the stage in her swmisuit during the preliminary competition for Miss USA 2020. She rocked a sport-style swimsuit, with a long, blue and white cape.

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Taylor Kessler — Miss Texas

Taylor Kessler — Miss Texas — Taylor Kessler, who is Miss Texas, rocks her SwimOutlet bikini during the preliminary Miss USA competition. She confidently strutted on the stage as she showed off her look.

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Hannah Jane Curry — Miss South Carolina

Hannah Jane Curry — Miss South Carolina — Hannah Jane Curry shows off her navy blue swimsuit while competing in the preliminary Miss USA competition. The South Carolina representative looked incredible in her two-piece.

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Jonet Nichelle — Miss Rhode Island

Jonet Nichelle — Miss Rhode Island — While representing Rhode Island in the Miss USA 2020 pageant, Jonet Nichelle rocked a white swimsuit for the preliminary competition. Her high-waisted bikini bottoms were paired with a one-shouldered top.

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Victoria Piekut — Miss Pennsylvania

Victoria Piekut — Miss Pennsylvania — Victoria Piekut, Miss Pennsylvania, rocked a black swimsuit for her preliminary apperance in Miss USA. She wore her hair in loose, long curls to go with her bathing suit look.

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Mariah Jane Davis — Miss Oklahoma

Mariah Jane Davis — Miss Oklahoma — Miss Oklahoma, Mariah Jane davis, wears a tiny black two-piece during the Miss USA swimsuit preliminary competition. She was all smiles as she confidently showed off the look.

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Andreia Gibau — Miss New Nork

Andreia Gibau — Miss New Nork — Andreia Gibau, from New York, strikes a pose in her navy blue swimsuit for Miss USA preliminiaries. She wore her hair curled and parted down the middle, as well.

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Gina Mellish — Miss New Jersey

Gina Mellish — Miss New Jersey — Miss New Jersey, Gina Mellish, oozes confidence as she walks across the Miss USA stage in her black bikini. The look was part of the preliminary competition on Nov. 6.

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Lexi Revelli — Miss Wyoming

Lexi Revelli — Miss Wyoming — Lexi Revelli, Wyoming’s representative in Miss USA 2020, wears a navy blue swimsuit during preliminaries. She posed with her hands on her hips to give the judges a clear look.

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Megan Renee Kelly — Miss Missouri

Megan Renee Kelly — Miss Missouri — Megan Renee Kelly hits the stage in a blue swimsuit while representing Missouri at the Miss USA pageant. Her long, blonde hair was cascading down her back for the preliminaries.

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Sabrina Victor — Miss Massachusetts

Sabrina Victor — Miss Massachusetts — Sabrina Victor shows off her black swimsuit while walking across the stage during the Miss USA preliminaries. She was representing her state of Massachusetts in the competition.

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Hayden Brax — Miss Kansas

Hayden Brax — Miss Kansas — Hayden Brax, who was crowned Miss Kansas, wears her navy blue SwimOutlet bikini for Miss USA preliminaries. She styled her long, blonde hair in curls to complete the look.

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Samantha Neyland — Miss Hawaii

Samantha Neyland — Miss Hawaii — Samantha Neyland, who hails from Hawaii, poses with her hand on her hip during the Miss USA swimsuit preliminaries. She wore a navy blue bathing suit for the section of competition.

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Miss USA Preliminary Competition – Swimwear Competition featuring SwimOutlet Swimwear

Miss USA Preliminary Competition – Swimwear Competition featuring SwimOutlet Swimwear — Alyssa Beasley, Miss Georgia USA 2020, competing on stage wearing SwimOutlet, the official swimwear sponsor of the 2020 Miss USA competition, at the Miss USA Preliminary Competitions, on November 6, 2020 at Graceland in Memphis Tennessee.

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Monique Evans — Miss Florida

Monique Evans — Miss Florida — Monique Evans, who is Miss Florida, shows off her black bikini during the Miss USA preliminary swimsuit competition. She posed with her leg out to give the judges a full view of her look.

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Cierra Jackson — Miss D.C.

Cierra Jackson — Miss D.C. — Miss District of Columbia, Cierrra Jackson, flashes the biggest smile during her preliminary swimsuit walk. She was one of 51 contestants to participate in Miss USA 2020.

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Emily DeMure — Miss Colorado

Emily DeMure — Miss Colorado — Emily DeMure strikes a fierce pose while representing Colorado in the Miss USA competition. She rocked a navy blue swimsuit for her preliminary appearance.

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Allyshia Gupta — Miss California

Allyshia Gupta — Miss California — Miss California, Allyshia Gupta, looks incredible in her one-piece swimsuit at the Miss USA preliminaries. All the ladies rocked difference styles from the SwimOutlet brand.

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Kelly Hutchinson — Miss Alabama

Kelly Hutchinson — Miss Alabama — Kelly Hutchinson smiles for the judges while wearing her black swimsuit at the Miss USA preliminaries. Kelly represented her home state of Alabama in the competition.

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Victoria Olona — Miss Nevada

Victoria Olona — Miss Nevada — Miss Nevada, Victoria Olona, debuts her swimsuit during the Miss USA preliminaries. She wore a black version of the SwimOutlet look.

Victoria Olona, Miss Nevada USA 2020, competing on stage wearing SwimOutlet, the official swimwear sponsor of the 2020 Miss USA competition, at the Miss USA Preliminary Competitions, on November 6, 2020 at Graceland in Memphis Tennessee.

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