In spite of everybody says that Miss New Mexico shouldn´t win the crown I can see a very special beauty and charming personality on her, she´s so sweet and her smile is a magical dreams, love it!
I've been watching the Miss U.S.A. pageant since 1976 when Miss Minnesota Barbara Petersen won, I know there are varied differences of opinion but to me I will never understand why Miss New Mexico Mai Shanley won, she even did terrible at the 1984 Miss Universe pageant where Ivonne Ryding of Sweden won, just watch how rehearsed she looked during the interview competition, she memorized all she said instead of being natural wich is a key factor to win over the judges. Miss NM was the wrong choice
People who say West Virginia should have won have clearly not seen the final interview. Mai CLEANED UP in the final interview competition. She was miles ahead of anyone else in the substance and articulateness of her answer.
@GAP4EVER The extra two contestants were the first two Miss Teen USA: Ruth Zakarian (1983) and Cherise Haugen (1984). They were invited to take part in this pageant
In spite of everybody says that Miss New Mexico shouldn´t win the crown I can see a very special beauty and charming personality on her, she´s so sweet and her smile is a magical dreams, love it!
Robergalv 2 months ago
@Robergalv Maybe it is because during the interview(especially at Miss Universe) she came across as so phony and overly rehearsed.
robinquinc329 2 months ago
I've been watching the Miss U.S.A. pageant since 1976 when Miss Minnesota Barbara Petersen won, I know there are varied differences of opinion but to me I will never understand why Miss New Mexico Mai Shanley won, she even did terrible at the 1984 Miss Universe pageant where Ivonne Ryding of Sweden won, just watch how rehearsed she looked during the interview competition, she memorized all she said instead of being natural wich is a key factor to win over the judges. Miss NM was the wrong choice
Javier636 3 months ago
Miss TN also competed as Miss TN in Miss AMERICA! miss the 80s
tshore1023 6 months ago
@tshore1023
And Miss Tenn. did better in Miss America 1983, placing 1st Runner-Up.
nelsonhmh 2 months ago
People who say West Virginia should have won have clearly not seen the final interview. Mai CLEANED UP in the final interview competition. She was miles ahead of anyone else in the substance and articulateness of her answer.
cavalier9915 7 months ago
I love that Miss Missouri DID correct the emcee!!
MrBoseido 9 months ago
@MrBoseido
You mean "corrected". NOT "correct"
Now how does it feel to be corrected.
LOL.
nelsonhmh 2 months ago
53 competed? how's that if only 51 compete...so who else competed...Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico?
GAP4EVER 1 year ago
@GAP4EVER The extra two contestants were the first two Miss Teen USA: Ruth Zakarian (1983) and Cherise Haugen (1984). They were invited to take part in this pageant
danieljano88 1 year ago
@danieljano88 Miss West Virginia was robbed.
ronkfox814 10 months ago
@ronkfox814 I agree....if Kelly Anderson won, she would also be Miss Universe!
danieljano88 10 months ago