Miss America pageant crowns 2012 winner.
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So many pretty girls, sparkly clothes, pearly-white smiles and amazing bikini bods.
ABC hosts Chris Harrison (The Bachelor) and Brooke Burke-Charvet (Dancing With the Stars) kept the Miss America Pagent 2012 rolling Saturday night, live from Las Vegas.
After all the sashaying, posing and displaying of talent, Miss Wisconsin Laura Kaeppeler was crowned the new 2012 Miss America.
Here's how the night played out, starting with Miss America 2011 Teresa Sanlan introducing the 53 contestants. Pageant hopefuls from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands touted each state's triumphs - from Miss Indiana bragging about the Super Bowl to Miss New York, who said she was "here to occupy the stage," and Miss Washington, "from the state that brought you Starbucks - you're welcome."
Judges included: Dancing With the Stars pro Mark Ballas, ABC reality honcho Mike Fleiss, Kardashian clan mom Kris Jenner, actress Teri Polo and Good Morning America anchor Lara Spencer.
Fifteen semi-finalists were named right off the bat. First up, the America's Choice pick, chosen by fans online: Miss Oklahoma Betty Thompson.
The other 14: Miss South Carolina Bree Boyce
Miss Florida Kristina Janolo
Miss New York Kaitlin Monte
Miss Iowa Jessica Pray
Miss Texas Kendall Morris
Miss Virginia Elizabeth Crot
Miss Illionois Hannah Smith
Miss Arizona Jennifer Sedler
Miss Alabama Courtney Porter
Miss Tennessee Erin Hatley
Miss Wisconsin Laura Kaeppeler
Miss North Carolina Hailey Best
Miss California Noelle Freeman
Miss Louisiana Hope Anderson


















































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