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During the Miss USA pageant, Miss Arkansas is asked why the United States remains racially divided despite its diversity. She responds by advocating for the celebration of diversity and warns against looking at others and saying, "I am racist against you." The hosts mock the phrasing of her answer and her subsequent elimination from the competition.
Miss America 2017, Talent Competition and Eliminations
The 2017 Miss America pageant on ABC featured a field of contestants that critics found more pleasant than in previous years. Miss Arkansas, Savvy Shields, won the title following a modern dance performance. The competition was noted for its high number of singers and dancers, while more unique talents like Miss Kentucky's electric violin were eliminated before they could be performed on the main stage.
Allegations of rigging surfaced during the Miss America question segment, as Miss New York was given a direct question about Donald Trump while the eventual winner, Miss Arkansas, was asked about Hillary Clinton. Despite Miss Arkansas running over her allotted time and giving an incomplete answer, she was not disqualified. The segment is viewed by some as a scripted audition for future media or Broadway roles rather than a spontaneous competition.
