The newly-rebranded “Miss America 2.0” competition will no longer feature a swimsuit round, and Miss America Organization chair Gretchen Carlson has promised the state titleholders competing for that tiara will no longer be judged “on their appearance” alone. But the evening gown competition will still be a part of Miss America, this year with a theme of “red carpet glamour.”
During the gown round, contestants will now also be offered an opportunity to speak about their platform, the advocacy and awareness work all titleholders undergo with a view to promoting a particular cause.
