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POLL: Do you agree with the decision to cancel the swimsuit competition at the Miss America pageant?

Jun 5, 2018 | 9:19 AM

The iconic swimsuit competition for Miss America is no more.
 
That’s what the new chair of the organization’s board, Gretchen Carlson said on Good Morning America Tuesday. 

She said the evening gown portion will also be changed, not marking the women on what they wear, but on what comes out of their mouths.
 
Carlson said they’d heard from women who said they wanted to be a part of the competition, but didn’t want to be strutting around in a swimsuit and heels.