Las Vegas was overtaken with even more beautiful women than usual this weekend as pageant girls gathered for the live broadcast of the 2008 Miss USA pageant. I was fortunate to enjoy Vegas with my dear friends Mrs. World Diane Tucker, Mrs. Arizona 04 and Executive director of the Miss Arizona USA pageant Britt Boyce, and Co-director of the Miss Arizona USA pageant Debbie Lee. The USA Arizona staff made sure that Diane and I had access to all of the fun rehearsals and pageant activities. Thanks Ladies!

Thursday night we were joined by Mrs. Nevada America 06, Victoria Broz as we stormed Planet Hollywood and walked the red carpet for the Fashion Rocks the Universe show. Former Miss USA’s and USA contestants walked the cat walk in gorgeous gowns from Sherri Hill, swimwear by Syrup, and jeans wear designed by YMI. Back stage I even had the opportunity to meet Sherri Hill herself. She is a wonderful and talented woman.

Friday Night’s Pageant was full of suspense as all 50 girls prepared for the evening’s competition. The theater was filled beautiful gowns and cheering fans. I want to especially congratulate Miss Arizona Kimberly Joiner and Miss Utah Julia Bachison for the outstanding representation of their states through the pageant. Arizona and Utah are sister states so I was fortunate to get to know each of the girls prior to the pageant itself. Miss Texas Crystle Stewart took home the crown tonight and I think she will do a wonderful job as Miss USA.

After the pageant Victoria took the lead to show off her town with a VIP entrance to Vegas nightlife. We danced the night away!