ABC promised a history-making “twist” during Sunday’s Miss America competition; what it didn’t mention, however, was how incredibly uncomfortable that twist would be.
RelatedMiss America 2016: Betty Cantrell Wins for Georgia
Following Williams’ performance of “Oh How the Years Go By,” the Ugly Betty star was joined on stage by Miss America CEO Sam Haskell, who apologized — both to Williams and to her mother in the audience — for the way the committee (allegedly) pressured Williams to resign from her position in 1984, following the release of her nude photos.
“I have been a close friend to this beautiful and talented lady for 32 years,...
RelatedMiss America 2016: Betty Cantrell Wins for Georgia
Following Williams’ performance of “Oh How the Years Go By,” the Ugly Betty star was joined on stage by Miss America CEO Sam Haskell, who apologized — both to Williams and to her mother in the audience — for the way the committee (allegedly) pressured Williams to resign from her position in 1984, following the release of her nude photos.
“I have been a close friend to this beautiful and talented lady for 32 years,...
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