The most exciting television events of the year, where a star-studded panel of judges will choose Miss USA 2006. Drew Lachey and Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell, will host the event that will be held at Mariner Arena in Baltimore, Maryland, commentary will be provided by Carson Kressley of Bravo’s Queer Eye, along with the reigning Miss USA, Chelsea Cooley.

Judges for the Pageant include are the. Olympic gold medalist Chad Hedrick, Donald Trump Jr, shoe guru Steve Madden, NBC’s James Hyde, America’s Next Top Model’ winner Nicole Link letter, Super Bowl MVP Hines Ward, television personality Jillian Barberie, and Vice President & General Manager, North America and Global Cosmetics, Procter and Gamble, Gina Drosos.

In the two-hour event, the contestants will compete in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview. During these competitions the top five finalists will be selected. Chelsea Cooley, Miss USA 2005, will crown her successor at the conclusion of the two-hour primetime telecast, before an estimated worldwide viewing audience of more than 250 million. So don’t miss this extravaganza.