It’s almost time to crown a brand-new Miss Teen USA and Miss USA 2025, and Nia Sanchez, Candiace Dillard-Bassett, and Sasha Farber are here to help!
Us Weekly revealed the list of judges who will help pick the pageant winners from the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino in Reno, Nevada.
Miss USA:
This year’s judging panel includes The Valley’s Nia Sanchez, Bachelor Nation’s Jade Roper Tolbert, Dancing With the Stars’ Sasha Farber, and Project Runway’s Kenneth Barlis.
Sasha Farber is “thrilled” to be judging Miss USA. “It celebrates incredible talent, confidence, and the unique stories of these amazing women. It’s inspiring to witness their journey and to be part of such a prestigious event.”
Miss USA 2014, Nia Sanchez, said it’s “an honor” to return to the pageant space to celebrate a new generation of talent.
“I am looking forward to hearing what makes each of these women unique and to get to know what they are passionate about,” shared the mom of four-under-four.
“Miss USA is a huge responsibility and I want to know that the women selected will be ready to take on that role.”
Miss Teen USA:
2025’s Miss Teen USA will boast more famous faces, including Big Brother’s Taylor Hale, who is serving as host.
Miss USA president, chairman, and CEO shared the rationale for hiring Taylor for the gig. “I thought for hosts for Miss Teen USA this year, it was important to have familiar faces in the pageant world and familiar faces for the girls competing. And everybody remembers America’s favorite houseguest!”
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Jena Sims will join model Cassidy Wolf, Real Housewives of Potomac’s Candiace Dillard Bassett, singer Madisyn Shipman and actor Josh Randall on the judges panel.
Candiace shared a post on Instagram about her history with the pageant. “Full-circle moment 👑 Once a contestant, always a believer.”
“The Miss USA organization helped mold the woman I am today. Now I have the honor of helping shape the next generation as a Miss Teen USA judge. There’s something truly special about this new era of leadership. It feels like a renaissance, and the future is bright. ✨”
Miss Teen USA airs Thursday, October 23, at 5 p.m. PST. Miss USA 2025 drops Friday, October 24, at 5 p.m. PST.
