Miss USA 2024 Pageant: How to Watch and Stream the Event

This weekend, the prestigious Miss USA pageant is set to unfold at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater. The reigning Miss USA, Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii, will pass on her crown to the new titleholder. The highly anticipated event will showcase the journey of Miss USA 2024 as she makes her debut on the runway. Here’s everything you need to know about tuning in.

Event Date and Time

Mark your calendars for the Miss USA 2024 finals on Sunday, August 4. The pageant has been in full swing for about a week with various preliminary events in Los Angeles. This week also saw the conclusion of the Miss Teen USA competition, with Addie Carver from Mississippi being crowned as the winner on Thursday.

Where to Watch

The Miss USA finals will be broadcast live on The CW, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time (CT) and 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Sunday.

Streaming Options

For those who prefer to stream the pageant, live TV services such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream offer The CW. Ensure you have a subscription or take advantage of any available free trials to watch the event live.

This Year’s Contestants

This year’s competition features 51 contestants vying for the national title. Among them is Diane Westhoven, Miss Alabama USA 2024. Westhoven, from Vestavia Hills, is currently pursuing a degree to become a physician assistant at Auburn University.

Historical Wins

Alabama has seen Miss USA success before; Sylvia Hitchcock won the title in 1967 while representing Alabama. Hitchcock went on to claim the Miss Universe crown the same year. Although she wasn’t originally from Alabama, her win brought notable attention to the state.

Recent Controversies

The Miss USA and Miss Teen USA organizations have faced significant controversy recently. In May 2023, both Miss USA, Noelia Voigt, and Miss Teen USA, UmaSofia Srivastava, resigned from their titles. Voigt’s role was taken over by first runner-up Savannah Gankiewicz, while the Miss Teen USA position remains vacant.

The resignations, a historic first for Miss USA, cast a long shadow over the Miss Universe organization, which oversees both pageants. Voigt cited mental health issues and a non-disclosure agreement as reasons for her departure, while Srivastava cited misalignment with the organization’s direction. Reports surfaced detailing complaints about a "toxic work environment," leading to public criticism and defense statements from Miss USA’s CEO, Laylah Rose.

Rose has publicly denied the allegations, asserting that any such behavior would be promptly addressed.