00:00Each of these ladies represent excellence, dedication, and praise.
00:03While making up our fifth runner-offs, please welcome to center stage.
00:11Miss Brandt, California!
00:19Miss Brandt, Delaware!
00:24Miss Brandt, New Jersey!
00:28Miss Brandt, Ohio!
00:31And closing out our fifth runner-ups, Miss Brandt, Wisconsin!
00:49Ladies, you should be immensely proud of yourselves for this coveted achievement.
00:54You've set the bar high and inspired us all here in Las Vegas.
00:59Once again, everyone, a huge round of applause for our fifth runner-ups in the class of 2026 for Miss
01:07Brandt, USA!
01:14What a beautiful crown and what a beautiful journey they're about to begin.
01:19Yes, I have to say, ladies and gentlemen, what do we think about these crowns?
01:23Are they not crowns?
01:27Surely their stage, I'm proud of them.
01:29So us, their family and friends who are here to support.
01:32Please, once again, let's all give them a big, big round of applause.
01:38Now, I have to know, for our fifth runner-ups, where are their supporters out in the audience tonight?
01:45Oh, come on! I can't hear you!
01:53Now, to be a fifth runner-up, as we stated, it takes a lot of responsibility.
01:58These women have done such an incredible job.
02:00And I have to say, personally, as the host, I've been watching them all week.
02:03And they've been doing such an outstanding job, CJ.
02:06I know you've been able to take a speed beat, too.
02:08They've been killing it this week.
02:09Well, congratulations to all our ladies.
02:11But also, I'd like to take this opportunity to say, because you were saying that you were just hosting.
02:15But then, I would want you to actually take part and also try how passionately works.
02:20Maybe we would like, you know, do you guys want to see her compete also for me?
02:24Me? What? I don't know.
02:27I mean, why not? I mean, why not?
02:29You definitely have it.
02:31Well, thank you so much, CJ.
02:33Now, if I do plan on competing in the grand system, I'm going to have to take notes from these
02:37ladies.
02:38Because they look absolutely gorgeous.
02:40I might be having to take some notes.
02:42I mean, every gown, every swimsuit performance has been absolutely breathtaking.
02:47Well, they have an amazing set of sponsors who are ready to lend you something.
02:51Absolutely.
02:52And I have to say, as well, their support system is so important.
02:55Because as we stated previously, it takes a village.
02:59And all of you here have been a village for all of these incredible ladies.
03:03So, give yourselves a round of applause.
03:09Now, ladies and gentlemen, we have our top five out on stage.
03:15To our top five, congratulations for making it this far.
03:20You have worked incredibly hard to get to this moment.
03:23And it is now time.
03:26All right, folks.
03:27At this time, we need to take a deep breath.
03:30CJ, you've been in this position before.
03:33What are the feelings?
03:34What are the emotions?
03:35How do we deal with this?
03:36So much adrenaline.
03:38No, actually, at this very point, I just don't know what's happening.
03:41I cannot see anybody because of my lenses.
03:43It's just so dry there.
03:45And at the same time, it's just the nerves.
03:47You know, you're representing your whole country.
03:49You know that everybody's just cheering for you, even if they are not, like, physically
03:54pressing on the venue.
03:55But you know deep down in your heart that they're celebrating with you.
03:59They're with you in your journey.
04:00And so, you guys have to remember that this journey is not just yours to celebrate, but
04:05everybody who then supported you all the way.
04:08So, once again, congratulations and good luck.
04:10Awesome job, ladies.
04:12Now, I have to know, who's your favorite?
04:21Well, ladies and gentlemen, here we go.
04:29Your fourth runner-up is Mitch Ram.
04:37New Mexico!
04:44inversely
04:45Come on!
04:46I used to let the shadow tell me who I'm meant to be.
04:50But now I'm looking in the mirror
04:52and I finally see.
04:57I'm stepping off the dark,
04:59resting off my knees.
05:01I was building castles
05:02long before I had the keys, cause there is a power, when you keep the faith, breaking
05:12the walls of the darkest place, congratulations New Mexico, your fourth, runner up for Miss
05:19Brand USA, 2026, look at the beautiful steps you take, here you'll find the strength, whatever
05:28it takes, oh, ladies and gentlemen, we have a little surprise, it's Miss Stephanie Marie,
05:34a round of applause, hello gorgeous, how are you doing?
05:41Oh, sorry, oh, oh, okay, definitely, she's full of surprises, well, I love surprises, but
05:50this is quite intense, you know, this is not part of our script, no, it's definitely not
05:57on our script, oh, interesting, I guess we're making history tonight, I guess we are truly
06:05making history for Miss Grand USA, all right then, well, ladies and gentlemen, it looks
06:13like just recently, right now, we've learned of an unprecedented moment in pageant history,
06:19great, um, well, it looks like tonight, for the first time, uh, wait, uh, CJ, can you read
06:27that for me?
06:29Well, we have here a paper, and it's just a big surprise, truly a grand surprise, well,
06:38tonight, tonight, for the first time, we are not simply crowning one title holder, yes, you've
06:49heard it right, we are not simply crowning one title holder, we are celebrating three distinct
07:01titles, I know, three titles, folks, three individual journeys, and three women stepping into their
07:11own place in history, that's right, folks, and you may notice something a little different
07:17about tonight's crowning, you know, traditionally, a title is marked by both a crown and a sash,
07:23but tonight, as we step into this new chapter, the crowns will speak for themselves,
07:29these three titles represent something brand new, a moment that has never existed before
07:36tonight, their official clashes will come, but history doesn't always wait for everything
07:43to be perfectly packaged, and this is grand, so it is full of surprises, well, sometimes,
07:51history happens in the moment, just like how it happened to me, so tonight, when these crowns
07:59are placed, know that you are witnessing the very first women to ever hold this title,
08:06titles on the same stage, their crowns mark the beginning, and their legacy begins right
08:17here, ladies and gentlemen, get ready to meet your three history-making title holders, starting
08:30off with our very first title, your misbrand international all-star, going straight to the 2026 competition,
08:47angry, pussed and itch, Nevada!
09:18You are going straight to MGI.
09:21You are going straight to MGI all-star.
09:26Wow, that was, uh, oh my goodness.
09:29That's pretty intense. I got this one, too.
09:32I know, I think I got chills going on. My goodness, CJ, I think you got the next one.
09:37We are about to grant another Queen to represent a very important title.
09:44This will be your new Miss Grand U2Y 2026.
09:54And your new Miss Grand U2Y 2026 is Miss Grand Louisiana!
10:09Congratulations, Louisiana. She will get a spot in this year's Miss Grand International competition as your Miss Grand U2Y.
10:22Congratulations, Louisiana!
10:25We will definitely see you in India this coming October.
10:31Well, ladies and gentlemen, talk about surprises.
10:34We already have a Queen live in Las Vegas going to MGI in India.
10:43But we still have some more surprises.
10:47At this time, we would like to invite our last two delegates to center stage.
10:58We are now one step closer to discovering who will carry the honor of representing the United States of America
11:07on the international stage at Miss Grand International.
11:12In the event that Miss Grand USA is unable to fulfill her duties, the first runner-up will take her
11:22place and continue the reign as Miss Grand USA.
11:26In the event that Miss Grand USA is unable to fulfill her duties, the first runner-up will graciously assume
11:39the title and continue the reign as Miss Grand USA.
11:44Ladies and gentlemen, at this time, take out your cameras because we are about to find out who our Queen
11:51is for 2026.
11:54Ladies, you have worked very hard to get to this position. Take a breath and soak in this moment.
12:00We have two queens right before our eyes. Miss Grand Massachusetts and Miss Grand Indiana.
12:09Las Vegas, United States of America, your new Miss Grand USA is Miss Grand Massachusetts.
12:27Miss Grand Massachusetts!
12:33That means our Miss Grand USA 2026 first runner-up is Miss Grand Indiana.
12:43Once again, your Miss Grand USA 2026 is Miss Grand Massachusetts!
12:51A Lord of theώνine!
12:54You'll see it!
13:00A Lord of theennine!ありがとうございます!
13:12Congratulations and be ready to embark a new journey.
13:18Once again, a huge thank you to all of our incredible sponsors,
13:22our production team, and of course, every single person in this room tonight.
13:27Your energy made this night magical,
13:29and we truly made history together live in Las Vegas, Nevada.
13:34And the journey doesn't stop here.
13:37We'll see you in India.
13:42But now I'm looking in the mirror, and I finally see.
13:49I'm stepping up the dark, dusting off my knees.
13:53I was building castles long before I had the keys.
13:59Cause there is a power when you keep the faith.
14:04Breaking the walls of the darkest place.
14:08Though hope is fragile, it refuses to break.
14:13Look at the beautiful steps you take.
14:18You'll find the strength, whatever it takes.
14:21Yeah, you'll rise when you keep the faith.
14:30In this modern rush, where everyone's so loud.
14:34It's easy just to hide away and vanish in the crowd.
14:38The sunny days of innocence felt like they slipped away.
14:41But now I'm standing in my truth with so much left to say.
14:45No, I am not afraid of the fire in my soul.
14:48I'm taking all my broken pieces, making myself whole.
14:55Stepping out the dark, shaking off the past.
14:58I found a way to make this fearless, feeling less.
15:05Cause there is a power when you keep the faith.
15:10Breaking the walls of the darkest place.
15:13The hope is fragile, it refuses to break.
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