Miss America 2009 (Photos, Video)

Miss America 2009

Katie Stam, Miss Indiana

Las Vegas was the hot spot to be last night for the Miss America Pageant 2009. The live TLC broadcast took place at the Planet Hollywood resort. The winner was Miss Indiana, Katie Stam. See Miss America 2010 winner coverage here.

Mario Lopez hosted the 52 women, who ranged in age from 17 to 24 years of age in the final competition. Reigning Miss America 2008 Kirsten Haglund was on hand to relinquish her duties and crown the new Miss America 2009.







Preliminary judging had been taking place over three nights.



Tuesday Preliminary Winners:







Talent: Miss Delaware Galen Gisccone

Swimsuit: Miss Indiana Katie Stam

More photos below.

Wednesday Preliminary Winners:







Talent: Miss Georgia Chasity Hardman

Swimsuit: Miss Mississippi Christine Kozlowski

Thursday Preliminary Winners:







Miss Vermont Ashley Wheeler

Miss New York Leigh-Ashley Taylor

Check out photos of Katie Stam during the Saturday night broadcast plus video of the new Miss America 2009.



















Miss USA 2008 bikini photos here.

Miss World contestant Mariana Bridi da Costa, 20, has died.

