MISS AMERICA 2024 Recap (I'm so happy!)

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THERE SHE IS!! Miss America is back friends, and it's muuuuuuch better than ever. I hope we can all put Miss America 2.0 behind us and keep moving in this director with the production. I cant' speak from personal experience, but from the outside, looking in, the show had vast production improvements. At the moment, the future looks much brighter for Miss America. Here's my thoughts on the show, let me know what you thought of it!
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@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

I'm so happy to share this recap! The Miss America Organization has struggled for the past few years, but it finally feels like it's on an up swing. You can check out this past recap to see what I'm talking about kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oZx3dduJy827mJs.html

@Adeoca2 6 ай бұрын

I’m very impressed and happy with this years Miss America Pageant. It definitely improved from the previous years. I didn’t realize that the organization has a new CEO, which I now understand why things gotten better. I hope they bring the pageant back to Atlantic City in the future.

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Yes, new CEO is Robin Flemming. She's the former Miss Florida USA director.

@andreibenedictmendiola1553 6 ай бұрын

can’t believe miss america brought back headshots and gown portraits before miss usa lol love how those looked in the stage during evening gown

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Right???

@ccountQQ 6 ай бұрын

I love how there were ONLY Top 11 but all of them compete in ALL of the 4 portions!!!! This is what pageant is which is we should see More of the Ladies themselves, the more competitions the merrier. Love love this edition! I hope MAO will never change the cut formats.

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

I love seeing more of them too!

@ajsy1090 6 ай бұрын

Maybe this was a plus points because they don’t need to be restricted by the limited time when it aired on television. But Miss America 2025 will be the 70th anniversary of the pageant airing on television, so hopefully they will find a way to air on TV again and invite Lee Merriweather for the milestone.

@NevilleChand 6 ай бұрын

I was waiting for you to talk about this! I saw this last night and was so happy that Miss America is slowly coming back! God I remember your iconic “when I think of Miss France, I think of Dior and Chanel. When I think of Miss America, I think of Old Navy”

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

HAHAHAHAHAHA oh my gosh, I forgot I said that.

@ceejay8297 6 ай бұрын

I'm glad that the pageant fans won! We finally have Miss America back to how it should be, although we may not get the swimsuit back. I hope that they will improve next year in terms of production and have a television channel televised Miss America. I'm looking forward to this pageant in the long run.

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Me too! So much improvement here. It's something to hope for :)

@FrankRamosII 6 ай бұрын

When I was watching Miss America I told myself “Oh I know Dani Walker will be sleeping well tonight” lol everything that you had said before of what this organization needed was finally put to work and look what happened!! MISS AMERICA IS BACK 🙌🏼👏🏼

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

HAHAHA okay all these comments about how people think I'd feel about the show are really making me laugh. I did indeed sleep so well. I was at peace with the new production and can't wait to see it flourish again.

@emilyann6777 6 ай бұрын

As someone who competed in MAO/Teen before 2.0 and during 2.0 (and even now), I’m happy with the direction that Robin is taking Miss America and the Teen! Not in relation to Miss America, but Dani talking about how she never thought she’d be able to do USA is exactly how I felt for the longest time so it was nice hearing that someone else felt that way too.

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

I'm so glad too! I'm glad I shared that then

@aalflyguy1184 6 ай бұрын

I have been waiting for your review since the pageant on Sunday night. As part of the MAO for over 40 years, I was absolutely thrilled with the improvement. You have ALWAYS been able to share a view that I always appreciate. As a MAO prelim & state judge I always like hearing your opinions. What a year we had for pageantry! Love you Dani! ❤

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Yes, I'm so happy to see it being restored

@lttoverlord 6 ай бұрын

It's quite funny they honed in on "Magic," which is usually tied with Disney but had used Universal as the backdrop for contestant introductions.

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Great point lol

@lttoverlord 6 ай бұрын

Lol

@bobbybrinsonjr5461 6 ай бұрын

Wow..,so much to unpack! I’m so glad that Miss America is back where it should be. A few tweaks next year and it will be cooking full steam! Every time I watch a pageant and I hear the interview portion, I think “what would Dani say?”. I did agree with your comments on the Q & A. Glad Miss Puerto Rico will be back next year. Personally I felt like Miss New York, Miss Maryland and Miss Florida should have been top 5, but I get it. Vanessa Williams will always be my all time favorite! Overall, great comeback Miss America!

@ajsy1090 6 ай бұрын

New York continued to dominate at Miss America since their 3 peat win in 2013-15.

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

I agree, great comeback. I can't wait to see more.

@amandajs21 6 ай бұрын

I love the new Miss America! She is so accomplished and well spoken! I was so impressed with the pageant and was so excited to hear your thoughts!

@trinity9560 6 ай бұрын

The way I’ve replayed the singing 🤩Wowww Dani!!! You can SANGGGG girl❤

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Oh you're so sweet, thank you

@frederickseltzerjr2170 6 ай бұрын

OMG Dani!!!! That was the first time I heard you sing and you have an AWESOME singing voice. You raised my eyebrows!!! YOU GO GIRL!!! Just curious, I know that Miss USA initially started when Miss America 1951 refused to be photographed in her Catalina (sponsor of the pageant) swimsuit and they pulled out from Miss America and created Miss USA, but do you think that maybe once again that Miss USA should have taken some notes from what Robin did to re-vamp the pageant and bring it back to what it was when I would watch it with my mother growing up. Still say, best on stage talent would be Miss New York 1984 Vanessa Williams doing "Happy Days Are Here Again." As Julia Sugarbaker would have said ... "Vanessa was not just any Miss America, she WAS THE MISS AMERICA!"

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Oh thank you! I do sing :) I sing here and there in episodes. We'll see if they do take any notes. New USA director held her pageant before MAO, so there's time. I've never seen her talent, I need to watch it. She's certainly a memorable one. Still so beautiful!

@frederickseltzerjr2170 6 ай бұрын

@DaniWalker it's on you tube. Type Vanessa Williams Happy Days Are Here Again. I remember both my mom and myself (I was 12 years old) after hearing that with her beauty, said that she would be the first woman of color to win. And ironically the first runner up that took over the crown when she was forced to resign, was another woman of color, Miss New Jersey and her singing talent was also impeccable. She was the first semifinalist and Vanessa was the last at 10th.

@brstoffel 6 ай бұрын

Agreed. Dani, you have an amazing voice! So much talent!

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

@@brstoffel thank you so much 💕💕

@ericagoehring1089 6 ай бұрын

I am so happy for the winner! I also loved Miss Indiana. She spoke about authenticity, and that is exactly what I loved about her. Very real and fun!

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

I loved that about Indiana too!

@sammyrolon3680 6 ай бұрын

I been waiting for this recap 😍😍😍 PUERTO RICO IS BACK 🇵🇷

@thenameisphoenix 6 ай бұрын

I'm so happy to see that not only did my favorite win but also to see this growth that we pageant fans have been waiting for and ofc ur iconic reactions that i absolutely love, also i knew u could sing but damn when u hit that note I absolutely had goosebumps 🤩

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Oh thank you so much! I love to sing

@0210fnunez 6 ай бұрын

Wow Danni I didn't know that you could sing ¡Felicidades! You have a great voice. 😊

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! 🥰

@finallyfree2BMe 6 ай бұрын

I feel like this was the best production since the 90s! Miss America has been resurrected!

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

This proves it can be done!

@finallyfree2BMe 6 ай бұрын

I was getting Miss USA vibes which is a good thing! So glad gown is back! I love Giovanni but would love to see other designers as well!

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

The new CEO is a former USA state director, that's probably why :)

@elizabethm6127 6 ай бұрын

I was also so impressed this year. And thank you for doing a recap on it!! (Also if they had only listened to you years ago! lol) also- always love to hear you singing girly!

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

If only lol. Thank you so much!

@jonboy7452 6 ай бұрын

So glad to see Miss America making a huge comeback

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Me too!

@brstoffel 6 ай бұрын

I didn’t think I would see the day when the Miss América pageant production outshone the Miss USA production. I think choosing Orlando as the venue was smart … far better than Reno. It was great to have an enthusiastic audience again. Great review, Dani! Thanks!

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Overall, Florida is a great pageant host. Yes, it's overdone like Vegas, but they still do a great job.

@robertstanley9633 6 ай бұрын

I enjoyed your Miss America review and Im glad the organization got a fresh face lift. Production and the select contestants this year really made for a great show. Thanks for sharing now Ill have to watch it myself

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Oh yes go see it!

@robertloy2855 6 ай бұрын

FYI. The vocals on NY’s Dance Track were hers.

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

I love that!

@hmparentlll 6 ай бұрын

NY should have won!!!!

@jims6056 6 ай бұрын

I soooooo agree!!! I love everything about this edition!

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

I'm so happy.

@patsilver2881 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the recap. I am truly excited that Miss America is going back to what it should be. Miss America 2.0 was a step in the wrong directions

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Same here!

@errolmaloney2819 6 ай бұрын

You look beautiful Dani.Happy New Year!

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@clairebacarella 5 ай бұрын

Loved this video!! Please continue making videos about MAO😊

@DaniWalker 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@stevekatz1337 6 ай бұрын

Great review! Detailed and insightful.

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@dolcevitausa6448 6 ай бұрын

I thought under this new management they did a great job. They brought the pageant/competition into the 21st century and made it relevant again. It was an enjoyable production to watch (full disclosure: I skipped the talent portion).

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

I'm happy for the new changes and can't wait to see it progress.

@ls8609 5 ай бұрын

I compete in MAT (teen) and it is an amazing system! I was so proud for Colorado and of course Alabama (have a good connection with her) ❤

@user-st7yp6ix2s 6 ай бұрын

dani i love your channell!

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Please share it with a friend

@dorothyvjones52 6 ай бұрын

Dani, you're a trendsetter in pageant content creation 👏🏽🧡👏🏽💙👏🏽💜 Kudos!

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

You're very kind, thank you for coming to watch!

@mohammadangginugrohomcjogja 6 ай бұрын

As a winner of scholarship pageant, I always love Miss America lil bit more than Miss USA for their emphasis on intelligence. I will not win classic beauty male pageant. Unfortunately, I am not tall. But, I still won my scholarship pageant because I prepaered, practiced, amd improved my public speaking skills and community project. Though, I admit that Miss USA has ( or "had") better productions.

@vernskid 6 ай бұрын

Finally, someone in charge that understand what to do. These women were beautiful smart and engaging. They will do well if they stay in this direction. Still miss the song though. But otherwise a huge step in the right direction.

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Aww I love the song too!

@vernskid 6 ай бұрын

@@DaniWalker I hope that eventually makes it way back. It was so refreshing to see a better direction. And your insight is truly remarkable.

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

@@vernskid 🙏🏼💕thank you

@nileshrai5761 6 ай бұрын

Arkansas wore Elle's final gown at Miss USA 2022 during her farewell walk

@darylababon6054 6 ай бұрын

Daniiii, you siiiiingg! 👏👏👏

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

I do :)

@tonyalbertson9983 6 ай бұрын

Enjoying your channel. Wish you would do a recap on Miss America Teen

@michaelposa9515 6 ай бұрын

Went straight to watch Miss America after this and they’re definitely headed into the right direction. That said. Talent portion. I think it’s best to pick a number that really highlights your talents, training level, and the genre within your niche. Miss Florida’s La Traviata number… whether you speak Italian fluently or worse, a classical singer, you would know that’s not her singing background. She made up Italian text and or the text period, pretty much the entirety of the operatic Aria. There’s not enough nerves to just make that entire song up if you’re a classically trained opera singer, ever 😶. I’m sure she has a lovely voice and I wish she would have picked something suitable and organic to what she can do….

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Song choice is sooooo important.

@michaelposa9515 6 ай бұрын

@@DaniWalker it sure is!!! Also, I’m sure I’m not alone I this, but I think we’d all someday love to hear some or more Dani singing moments 😍. Is there anything that you can’t do?!? 😂

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

@@michaelposa9515 I’d love to sing more 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 And yes, there are somethings, like hand-eye coordination isn’t my strong suit 😂

@JermainTjin 6 ай бұрын

For me Miss America wad amazing. Finally the show is back and what a top 11. Miss USA is getting competition again. If they keep it up Miss America will be back on top

@truthmatters1957 6 ай бұрын

Miss Colorado was amazing and I love that she won! ! Thank you for your fun and informative content!

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@andreibenedictmendiola1553 6 ай бұрын

your vocals

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

So sweet, thank you

@jhunifiedwithlove9750 6 ай бұрын

Omg! Dani can sing… I am shocked in a very good way. So impressed. Anyway, Miss America is rising again… I think they’re taking advantage of the moment. While MUSA (MU) in my opinion is somehow going downhill…

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I use to sing for my talent in MAO.

@kylerobin6718 6 ай бұрын

I’ve been saying USA needs two gown segments: all white and a non-white so I loved the theme colored red segment

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

I'm down for more gowns!

@ajsy1090 6 ай бұрын

I understand why Miss America hasn't accepted married women, mothers and above 28 unlike Miss USA because winning Miss America or even a state title has full of responsibilities especially Miss America where she tour across the states and visiting several countries during her reign.

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Yes, it's a lot. In the past Miss America would be in a new city every 48 hrs. That's why she didn't have an apartment like Miss USA.

@ajsy1090 6 ай бұрын

@@DaniWalkerThere was a final question at Miss America 2020 where the Final 2 were asked about mothers and married women can allow to compete at Miss America but both the eventual winner Miss Virginia and 1st Runner Up Miss Georgia were opposed to that rule because of the tough responsibility of being Miss America.

@pageantbirds 6 ай бұрын

I am so happy for colorado , she truly deserves it ! Love!

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

I'm happy for her too!

@nottmv 6 ай бұрын

What’s the difference between Miss USA & Miss America??

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Many things, but probably most notably are the areas of competition and the age eligibility requirements. Here's an episode about it, but there's been even more changes since this one was recorded kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mLp9d9tntdyuY6s.html

@glennd203 6 ай бұрын

Once again you nailed it -- this time it was on your vocal critiques (and the lousy mikes). PS - I was routing for Texas from the second I saw her in the opening number but agree her final answer lost her the crown. Colorado too over the top for my tastes...

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate that :)

@johngabrieltag-at8106 6 ай бұрын

The Only Thing that Miss America needs to return it’s the productions, broadcast, Televise and Camera Quality

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Yes please!

@pgntlvr 6 ай бұрын

Dani, what did you think of the parade of gowns

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Loved that they had that too! I was gonna talk about it, but this was getting very long.

@pgntlvr 6 ай бұрын

❤@@DaniWalker

@UnwrittenLibra 6 ай бұрын

The hosts were a minor annoyance, but these contestants? Amazing. - Colorado is a stellar winner in every way (personality, speaking, looks) and I liked that she didn't look overly made up or too casual. - In the final five I was impressed the most with Indiana, she seemed like a lot of fun, and clearly she was since she landed Miss Congeniality. -I was also super impressed by Maryland (whose face and hair look eerily similar to the late great Cheslie Kryst) and Texas (she looked like a biracial Scarlett Johansson, anyone?) - Florida looked like she'd do really well at Miss Universe as Miss USA (if that ever happens...) - Ironic that Rebecca King, the last Miss Colorado to become Miss America (in 1974) was in attendance! She was probably thrilled with the outcome. - Also...I just looked it up and ALL THREE previous Miss Americas from Colorado are still alive! Sharon Ritchie (1956) and Marilyn Vanderbur (1958) are in their late 80s. I hope they were able to watch from home; Marilyn Vanderbur is 86, and Sharon Ritchie turned 87 two days before the pageant!

@ajsy1090 6 ай бұрын

Rebecca is celebrating her 50th crowning anniversary as Miss America, also Miss America 1999 Nicole Johnson attend the finals which she is celebrating her 25th crowning anniversary.

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Oh that's so cute that the last CO winner was at the pageant!! I love that

@UnwrittenLibra 6 ай бұрын

@@DaniWalker thanks for the reply :) hope you're having a happy day. Also - I was not impressed with the musical entertainment. Here's an idea - why don't they either have: a) the non-finalist talent winners perform (because clearly they have what it takes in that area, it would be a chance for them to shine, it would be 0 stakes, and it would fill time better than weird host banter with random audience members or asking everyone constantly to scream their favorite state), or... b) create a unique number with all 51 contestants incorporating their talents? The singers could harmonize, Pitch Perfect style; the dancers could do some kind of fusion routine with different styles; the instrumentalists could accompany them; and the contestants/staff would find a way to incorporate the miscellaneous talents somewhere in there. What do you think?

@robertstanley9633 6 ай бұрын

20:44 You ate that 😪

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

🙏🏽

@nondisclosure2848 5 ай бұрын

Does anyone know Marsh

@TheBrookeJ 6 ай бұрын

Miss America 2.0 gone forever 🎉lol

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Yayyyy!

@andrewbenitez1459 6 ай бұрын

Ur so articulate

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@lilyc5079 6 ай бұрын

Someone must have taken notes on your 2.0 review Dani! They'd be mad not to offer you the job again

@tincromie 6 ай бұрын

Will she go for miss universe 2024?

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

No, Miss America and Miss USA are two different pageants. This is the end of the road for her. Miss USA advances to Miss Universe.

@kelliwilson9202 6 ай бұрын

Up close those fitness outfits didn’t fit well and we couldn’t hear the taps in the audience either but it was such a great show

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

Definitely still some room for improvement, but I'm happy to see that progress being made.

@user-ti9ne7ml3q 6 ай бұрын

Did u like miss Mississippi

@PungiFungi 6 ай бұрын

I was hoping that this would be a disaster so you can harp on it. The 100th anniversary and the year before reviews still give me laughs.

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

HAHAHA oh my goodness, not the comment I expected. Sorry to disappoint.

@hidiyakikliuka2792 6 ай бұрын

Do they still have talent and swimsuits? It can help interest and ratings

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

They have talent but they replaced swim with an activewear competition.

@deddyson 6 ай бұрын

The classic song performers (Fl & NC) are better but neither one moved on to Top 5

@melindapeeples 6 ай бұрын

I watched the show after the fact but I thought it was ok. There were a lot of technical issues. The lighting and sound could have been much better. During Arkansas’ talent portion the music was so low I could barely hear it. She handled it so well. I related to Miss Colorado as have served in the military and losing my mother to Pancreatic cancer. It is such a horrible disease. I’m not familiar with the hosts but the woman was annoying by messing with her dress so much. At one point she flashed the top of her thigh highs which I felt was inappropriate. Miss Kentucky was gorgeous. She should definitely go the Miss USA direction. Even her gown looked Miss USAish. But, I’m definitely not an expert on pageants. I was in two small local ones and hated it because of the “mean girls”. I love watching them though. Thanks for your recap. Beautiful as always.

@DaniWalker 6 ай бұрын

I agree, lots of tech issues, I think this is because it wasn't being broadcast. I'm so sorry about the loss of your mother. I've lost someone to pancreatic cancer too and it's swift.

@robertloy2855 6 ай бұрын

Nothing! The winner did a Speech. Talent is no longer a factor