Miss USA 2026 is Justus Kelley, representative of Virginia
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)

Justus Kelley, representing Virginia, was crowned Miss USA 2026 during the pageant held at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. Kelley will now prepare for the 75th Miss Universe pageant in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in November. The event featured performances, including a dance by the contestants alongside current Miss USA, Audrey Eckert. The top finalists included Miss Florida as the first runner-up and Miss Pennsylvania as the second runner-up. The winner's prizes are valued at over $600,000, including a $150,000 salary and a luxury vehicle. The top five finalists also received monetary awards for the first time in over a decade.
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