Previously, Miss Virginia Camille Schrier was crowned Miss America in 2019, however brought the title for another year due to the COVID-19 cancellation of the 2020 pageant.
This is the 3rd competitors given that Miss America removed the swimwear part of the pageant; today, participants wow judges with a live skill part, an evening-wear part and an interview round.
Before being crowned Miss America 2022, Emma likewise spoke throughout the program about her older sibling, who has Down syndrome, and her participation with the Special Olympics since he was qualified to be a professional athlete.
As for her guidance to her 12- year-old self, the winner showed, “Not take life so seriously. Just let loose. Enjoy, because you only live once. That’s my life motto: YOLO.”
2021 Miss America is now streaming on Peacock.
( E! and Peacock are both part of the NBCUniversal household.)
