Miss USA 2025 and Miss Teen USA 2025 Unveil Hosts and Judges

The upcoming Miss USA 2025 and Miss Teen USA 2025 pageants have announced their hosts and judges, set to take place at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino in Reno, Nevada. The events will feature prominent figures from the entertainment and fashion industries, aiming to celebrate and empower the next generation of women.

Emmanuel Acho and Olivia Jordan will host the Miss USA 2025 event, with Jordan expressing her excitement about returning to the stage she once competed on. “I’m thrilled to come back to the Miss USA stage. Competing in pageants is where I found my voice,” the former pageant contestant shared. She emphasized her desire to empower young women, stating, “Their voices and their stories deserve to be heard; it’s an honor to be part of giving them that opportunity on this stage.”

The judging panel for Miss USA includes notable personalities such as Nia Sanchez, who won Miss USA in 2014, Sasha Farber from *Dancing with the Stars*, fashion designer Kenneth Barlis, and reality television star Jade Roper Tolbert. Sanchez highlighted her commitment to supporting new talent, sharing, “I am looking forward to hearing what makes each of these women unique and to get to know what they are passionate about.” Farber echoed this sentiment, stating, “I’m thrilled to be judging Miss USA because it celebrates incredible talent, confidence, and the unique stories of these amazing women.”

The Miss Teen USA 2025 event will also showcase an exciting lineup, with Taylor Hale from *Big Brother* serving as the host. The president and CEO of Miss USA, Thom Brodeur, noted the importance of familiar faces in the pageant community, remarking, “Everybody remembers America’s favorite houseguest!”

Joining the judging panel for Miss Teen USA are Jena Sims, a model known for her work with *Sports Illustrated Swimsuit*, along with model Cassidy Wolf, singer Madisyn Shipman, actor Josh Randall, and Candiace Dillard Bassett from *Real Housewives of Potomac*. Sims reflected on her own pageant journey, stating, “I was Miss Georgia Teen USA in 2007, and my experience didn’t end the way I had wanted, so I’m excited to be back and see this through fresh eyes.”

Bassett shared her enthusiasm about participating, noting her focus on authenticity in contestants. “I want to see a woman who knows exactly who she is and walks in that truth, whether she’s in a swimsuit or speaking from the heart,” she explained. “The women who can rise above the nerves and connect — really connect — are the ones who leave a lasting impression.”

Fans can look forward to watching both pageants from home. Miss Teen USA 2025 is scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 17:00 PST, followed by Miss USA 2025 on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the same time. These events promise to be an inspiring celebration of talent and empowerment, showcasing the journeys of young women from across the country.