Miss USA 2024: Internet baffled as Miss Kentucky Connor Perry finishes as runner-up in the beauty contest
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Miss Michigan, Alma Cooper, was crowned Miss USA 2024 after emerging victorious in the highly anticipated annual pageant held at the prestigious Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, August 4, 2024.
Despite facing tough competition, Alma managed to beat out Miss Kentucky, Connor Perry, to secure the coveted title. On the other hand, what shocked the fans was Connor emerging as the runner-up.
Many viewers expressed surprise and disbelief at Connor's runner-up position. Some viewers even went as far as to suggest that Connor didn't deserve to be ranked in the top 2 at all. The unexpected turn of events left many questioning the judges's decisions and sparked heated debates among fans of the pageant.
One social media user wrote, "How was Kentucky 1st runner up with that answer !?"
Another user chimed in, "My thoughts exactly. Kentucky and Ohio needed to switch places! Ohio was robbed!!! Michigan had it in the bag though. Her and Oklahoma and Ohio had the strongest answers."
Followed by a user who penned, "I believe everything is 1/3 of the overall score if the final look isn’t judged. Otherwise everything is 1/4 of the overall score. Nothing holds more weight than another. Her and Michigan could’ve been tied the entire time and then at onstage question Kentucky completely blew it and Michigan was able to pull ahead."
A fourth user commented, "I'm not sure how they factor the q&a into the decisionmaking but it looks as if they based their decision on the OVERALL performance of the delegate and not just the question. In the past we've had a few Miss USA winners who either did not do well or did not give the strongest answer in the Q&A part of the competition but still won. Clearly, the judge's really liked Kentucky but given the strength of Michigan's answer in addition to her performance she deserved to win. Look for her to make a splash at Universe, I think people are gonna sleep on her like they did R'Bonney..."
Miss USA 2024: Who is Connor Perry?
Originally from Lexington, Connor Perry was crowned Miss Kentucky USA in 2024 and went on to represent her home state at the prestigious Miss USA pageant in Hollywood, California.
In addition to her pageant success, Connor holds a degree in neuroscience from the University of Kentucky and plans to further her education and pursue a career as an Anesthesiology Assistant.
Alongside her academic pursuits, Connor is a professional dancer with Movement Continuum and teaches dance to young students. Her love for dance has motivated her to advocate for the arts and work with non-profit organizations to ensure all children have opportunities to pursue their passions.
Along with this, Connor has also made a name for herself as a model and actress, with notable appearances in Super Bowl and Ale-8 commercials.
Connor Perry describes participating in Miss USA as 'a lifetime experience'
Connor Perry took to Instagram to express her deep emotions about her time competing in the prestigious Miss USA beauty pageant. Describing the experience as something that will stay with her forever, she reflected on the impact it had on her life and how grateful she was for the opportunity. Through her heartfelt post, she conveyed the immense significance of being a part of such a renowned event and the lasting memories it created.
"Last night was a dream. I still cannot believe that I get to say I am at Miss USA right now. It means the world to me to be able to walk across that stage with Kentucky on my sash🥹🫶🏾 The women I have met on this journey have become my sisters, and I feel so lucky to know them!" she wrote.
Connor added, "So many things about this once in a lifetime experience have my head spinning with overwhelming graciousness😭🤍 That probably sounds outlandish, but that’s genuinely how I feel. Just grateful. You already know what I’m about to say….Blessings upon blessings y’all😌🧚🏾."
"Thank you so much to my team, all of our sponsors, and all of my friends and family back home who made it possible for me to walk on that stage with the utmost confidence and presence. It could not have been more fun and perfect!!! Thank you thank you❤️🤍 Thank you @missfanoff for this video!!!💜❤️," Miss Kentucky concluded.
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