Congratulations Katie Stam, Miss America 2009

MISS AMERICA 2009 - INDIANA

1st Runner-up: Georgia

2nd Runner-up: Iowa

3rd Runner-up: New York

4th Runner-up: Florida

I must start off by saying YAY OPENING DANCE NUMBER IS BACK!!! I love seeing the opening dance number it's so cute and fun to watch and it shows the contestants having a good time. Yes, i understand that all competitors are not dancers, but I just think it's something really cute and entertaining. Secondly I loved Mario as the host. It's literally like second nature for him as a host (well, probably because he hosts just about everything that Ryan Seacrest doesn't host). I wasn't very found of leaving two-three girls behind every time they made a cut. I like when the have 15, announce 10 (5 are gone), announce top 5 (another 5 are gone). I also hate having 4 or 5 girls left when they announce the winner. I was watching the pageant with some non-pageant people and they were confused. I had to explain to them that the remaining two weren't both first runner-up, they didn't even place. I like when they're down to a final 2 and as soon as the 1st RU is announced everyone knows who won. As far as the winner goes, I thought she was the standout from the beginning. Her talent wasn't the best (my vote goes to Iowa), but she was the only girl that could walk! Also her on stage answer was one of the better answers. I am excited to see what Katie will accomplish as the new Miss America, and I look forward to seeing her on Regis and Kelly, Monday!