The Pageantry of Life

Inside Miss America's Fight for Its Future


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Join Chaz Ellis, a three-decade veteran of pageantry, as he takes you through "The History of Pageantry" from an insider's perspective. In this candid episode of pageantry commentary, Chaz shares his personal journey within the Miss America organization, from watching his first pageant at age five to becoming a state executive director.

This fascinating deep dive into Pageantry History explores the organization's evolution through changing leadership - from Sam Haskell's controversial tenure to the transformative ownership of Robin Fleming, who helped restore the celebration of beauty and femininity to the competition. Learn how the organization weathered cultural shifts, faced criticism, and ultimately found its way back to honoring well-rounded women.

Perfect for fans of entertainment news and those interested in the journeys of former Miss America contestants, this episode offers an unfiltered look at the trials, tribulations, and triumphs that have shaped American pageantry over the years.

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The Pageantry of LifeBy Chaz Ellis