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Gabby Douglas & Laura Marano Added to Judging Panel for the 2017 Miss America Competition

Two of our faves are heading to the 2017 Miss America Competition!

Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas and Disney Channel actress/singer Laura Marano have been added to the judging panel for the 96th annual competition.

“Miss America has been such an amazing event for so many years and I am excited to have the opportunity to judge the competition this year,” said Douglas.  “The contestants are a great example of strong women across America and I especially look forward to hearing the platforms that each of them will represent!”

Douglas and Marano will join entrepreneur Mark Cuban, actress Sara Foster (VH1’s “Barely Famous”), singer-songwriter Cole Swindell and former Miss America Sharlene Wells Hawkes as celebrity judges for the live broadcast of the competition.

The panel of celebrity judges will evaluate the contestants’ performances in the following categories during the live broadcast: Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit, Evening Wear, Talent, Interview and On-Stage questions.  These young women will showcase their incredible blend of intelligence, leadership, talent, physical fitness and dedication to community service as they compete for the title of Miss America 2017.

The 2017 Miss America Competition airs Sunday, September 11th @ 9PM ET/PT on ABC.

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  • Juliet Schroder

    Juliet is the founder and executive producer/host of Celeb Secrets and Celeb Secrets Country. When not reporting on the latest news in pop culture and country music, she enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, watching sports and exploring the latest fashion trends. Juliet holds a B.S. in marketing from St. John's University.

Juliet is the founder and executive producer/host of Celeb Secrets and Celeb Secrets Country. When not reporting on the latest news in pop culture and country music, she enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, watching sports and…

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