2011 Miss USA

Last night a panel of judges crowned Miss California the winner of the Annual Miss USA Pagent. The former Miss USA (Rima Fakih) of 2010 past the crown to the new Miss USA of 2011 (Alyssa Campanella). She will represent our nation in the Miss Universe Pagent in Brazil later on this year. Self described as a history enthusiast and natural blonde, dyed her hair 6 years ago for a play. Soon after realized that she shared many traits with her character. “It’s really brought out the true Alyssa Campanella, I feel, and that’s why I really enjoy being a redhead,” she said.

First runner-up was Tennessee’s Ashley Elizabeth Durham

Miss Alabama, Madeline Mitchell, was the third runner-up, and Miss Texas, Ana Christina Rodriguez, placed fourth at the 2011 Miss USA pageant.

Miss Kentucky Kia Ben-et Hampton won Miss Congeniality USA, while Miss Arizona Brittany Dawn Brannon won Miss Photogenic USA.