Miss Teen USA and Miss USA 2025 contestants will compete for the crown at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino in Reno, Nevada. Miss Teen USA 2025 will air on Thursday, October 23, at 5 p.m. PST, and Miss USA 2025 will take place on Friday, October 24, at 5 p.m. PST. A brilliant panel of judges will help decide the winner, including one surprising face.
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Alum Sasha Farber to Judge Miss USA 2025
“Dancing with the Stars” alum Sasha Farber was visibly absent from Season 34 this year, but he has other ventures. This includes being the judge of Miss Teen USA and Miss USA 2025. Farber will be joined by “The Valley” star and Miss USA 2014 winner Nia Sanchez, Bachelor Nation’s Jade Roper Tolbert, and fashion designers Kenneth Barlis and Hannah Edwards, Us Weekly reports.
Speaking of his decision to judge the pageant, Farber revealed that the women’s talent inspired him. “I’m thrilled to be judging Miss USA because it celebrates incredible talent, confidence, and the unique stories of these amazing women,” Farber told Us Weekly on October 20. “It’s inspiring to witness their journey and to be part of such a prestigious event.”
Farber also shared the news with an official announcement on Instagram on Wednesday, October 22. “ITS OFFICIAL im going to be judging this years @missusa I know it was announced yesterday and I’m just catching up. Thank you sooooooooo much for all the sweet messages. I CANT WAIT Promise I will make u all proud!!!” he wrote in the caption.
Fans have reacted with a mixture of excitement and confusion. “Such a random side quest but I love this for you,” a comment reads. “That’s so huge! You’ll be everyone’s favorite judge,” another person wrote.
Other reactions include, “Yay! Have a blast!,” “Congrats Sasha! You going to crush it as a judge,” and “Love this! You’ll be amazing!”
All the Details of Miss USA 2025
The hosts for the evening are Emmanuel Acho and Miss USA 2015 Olivia Jordan. Speaking of her inclusion in the show, Jordan told Us Weekly, “I’m thrilled to come back to the Miss USA stage. Competing in pageants is where I found my voice.”
She continued, “I feel honored to come back 10 years later to pass that baton to the next generation of empowered women. Their voices and their stories deserve to be heard. It’s an honor to be part of giving them that opportunity on this stage.”
