Miss Oklahoma is crowned Miss USA as co-owner Trump skips his own pageant to 'focus on presidential campaign' following Mexican immigrant controversy
Miss Oklahoma Olivia Jordan lifts her arm in shock as she's crowned Miss USA by Miss USA 2014 Nia Sanchez
26-year-old Olivia Jordan of Oklahoma has been crowned Miss USA on Sunday, beating 50 other contestants and overcoming weeks of controversy in a star-studded event to win the 64th annual pageant.
The winner was followed by first runner-up, 22-year old Yliana Guerra of Texas, and second runner-up, 20-year old Anea Garcia of Rhode Island. They were followed by 25-year old Miss Brittany McGown of Nevada, third runner-up and then 23-year old Mame Adjei Maryland to round out the top five.
Miss Oklahoma Olivia Jordan, 26, can hardly contain her excitement as she celebrates after being crowned the winner
Singers, Travis Garland and former American Idol finalist, Stefano Langone kicked off the show with three songs 'Born on the Bayou,' 'She's a Bad Mama Jama' and 'American Woman' as the contestants strutted onto the stage and introduced themselves and their states.
The pageant featured an evening wear and swimsuit competition as well as a personality interview. The preliminary contest was held earlier this week and then the number of women remaining was progressively narrowed during the course of Sunday evening's telecast. The final five women hailed from Oklahoma, Texas, Rhode Island, Maryland, and Nevada.
Miss USA 2015 Olivia Jordan knocked out her competition by showing off in a skirt and crop top and a blue sequined swimsuit