Laila Ali and Carnie Wilson among the star-studded panel set to judge 2019 Miss America competition

Laila Ali, Bobby Bones, Jessie James Decker, Randy Jackson, Soledad O’Brien, Alli Webb and Carnie Wilson feature on the celebrity judge panel of The 2019 Miss America Competition

The Miss America Organization and ABC have announced the celebrity judges for the final night of 'The 2019 Miss America Competition' which will air live on ABC from Atlantic City’s Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall on Sunday, September 9 (9:00 – 11:00 p.m. EDT). This year’s panel of judges includes a diverse group of artists and entrepreneurs from various fields, including music, television, radio, and health and wellness.

The competition will feature former boxer, author and television personality Laila Ali; nationally syndicated on-air personality and author Bobby Bones; country music singer/songwriter Jessie James Decker; award-winning music producer and television host Randy Jackson; news anchor Soledad O’Brien; entrepreneur and founder of DryBar Alli Webb and singer, songwriter, author and television host Carnie Wilson. The judges will evaluate the candidates in 'The 2019 Miss America Competition', where 51 exceptional women will showcase their intellect and talent while representing their home states (and the District of Columbia), all competing for the coveted title of Miss America 2019.

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