The 71st Miss USA 2022 comes back to the "Biggest Little City in the World" Reno in the Silver State for the second time after two years comes Monday, October 3 where it will be held at the same venue three years ago, Grand Sierra Resort Hotel. This edition will pay tribute to Cheslie Kryst, Miss USA 2019 who committed suicide earlier this year in her apartment in New York City and was crowned the 68th Miss USA at the Grand Sierra Resort Hotel in Reno, Nevada. Fifty-one (51) contestants representing the 50 states and the District of Columbia will compete for the coveted crown. The reigning Miss USA 2021 Elle Smith of Kentucky will crown her successor at the end of the event. The winner will represent the USA at the 71st Miss Universe pageant to be held on January 14, 2023, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
After watching the preliminary round of competitions, here are Watchful Eyes of a Silhouette's twenty favorites to have a shot at the Miss USA 2022 crown:
20 FAVORITES
Alaska
California
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Michigan
Missouri
New Jersey
New Mexico
Ohio
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Almost There:
Alabama
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Nevada
Pennsylvania
Good luck to all the girls!
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