Hosts and Judges Unveiled for Miss Teen and Miss USA 2025

The hosts and judges for the upcoming Miss Teen USA and Miss USA 2025 pageants have been officially announced, promising an engaging event this October in Reno, Nevada. The pageants will take place at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino, with Miss Teen USA scheduled for October 23, 2025, followed by Miss USA on October 24, 2025.

Emmanuel Acho and Olivia Jordan will serve as the hosts for Miss USA. Jordan, who returns to the stage a decade after her own participation, expressed her excitement about the opportunity. “I feel honored to come back 10 years later to pass that baton to the next generation of empowered women,” she commented. “Their voices and their stories deserve to be heard; it’s an honor to be part of giving them that opportunity on this stage.”

The judges for Miss USA include a diverse panel featuring Nia Sanchez, who is notable for winning Miss USA in 2014, Sasha Farber from “Dancing With the Stars,” and fashion designer Kenneth Barlis. Sanchez shared her enthusiasm for returning to the event, stating, “I am looking forward to hearing what makes each of these women unique.” Farber highlighted the significance of the pageant, emphasizing the celebration of talent and confidence among the contestants.

The judging panel for Miss Teen USA also features notable personalities, including Taylor Hale from “Big Brother” as host. Hale noted the importance of having familiar faces in the pageant world to connect with the competitors. Joining her on the panel will be Jena Sims, a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, along with Cassidy Wolf, Candiace Dillard Bassett from “Real Housewives of Potomac,” singer Madisyn Shipman, and actor Josh Randall.

Sims, who was Miss Georgia Teen USA in 2007, expressed her desire to return to the pageant scene as a way to bring a fresh perspective. “In a way, it’s healing,” she stated, reflecting on her previous experience. Bassett, excited to participate, emphasized the importance of authenticity in her judging criteria. She remarked, “I want to see a woman who knows exactly who she is and walks in that truth.”

The excitement around the events is palpable, with fans able to watch both pageants from home. The Miss Teen USA broadcast will start at 5 p.m. PST, followed by Miss USA at the same time the next day. The anticipation for these prestigious events continues to grow as contestants prepare to showcase their talents and stories on a grand stage.