Miss America Organization Says “Bye Bye Bikinis”, Gets Rid of Swimsuit Competition
They also changed the name of the competition and changed the ruled for the evening gown competition
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Sydney Hella has been competing in pageants for years and says it’s what has challenged her and given her the confidence to become the woman she is now. That includes learning to walk across a stage in a bikini and heels for judges, despite having what she says isn’t your “typical pageant body.” “I’m a…