I wish you were a correspondent at Miss USA and Miss Universe, you would be a great addition to the show!!! Also the background of this vid looks so nice ❤️❤️❤️
This woman needs to have her own talk show, I laughed so hard several times! I watched Miss USA and her observations are all on point, and that humor with the animated narrative haha more videos like this Shandi
Agree with the runner ups being rushed and it should be runner ups not placements and I also like the two girls at the end holding hands too Love the recaps please do one for teen and universe!!
So nice to see you Shandi wish you could do predictions,live reactions,reviews.Your reviews with Suzzy in the past were so funny and entertaining. BTW YOU still love so beautifully and your kids are so cute playing in the background.
Shandi left California and moved to Tennessee with her family, so they not only live in different states and completely different parts of the country but also in different time zone.
Caitlyn Vogel Miss North Dakota USA followed in the footsteps of her pageant sister Audra Mari, Miss North Dakota USA 2014, they both placed 1st runner-up at Miss Teen USA and Miss USA!
I wish they would've introduced former Miss USAs who were on stage. And those dang Party City tiaras must GO! Winners deserve a worthy crown that sparkles and shines. I Miss the vintage crowns so much.
Loved your analysis of the pageant. And i do agree on all of it! Great production from Crystel Stewart. Btw u cracked me up with the Miss Texas -Scheana comparison. I was thinking the same thing hahaha
Poor Scheana, if she even breathes the other mean girls on VDPR attack her for some of the most ridiculous things like "uh, it's like you took my air and didn't want me to breathe.." (cue Scheanna being confused about why she's having to apologize for respiratory functions as she starts crying). I sure hope the beautiful Miss Texas has nicer friends LOL.
You are done of the Best Miss USA's that have represented the Pageant. I have watched Miss USA this year and definitely dissatisfied with Male Host Not having final 5 and No 1st runner up and leaving 4 girls on stage with nothing. Rushed crowning no suspense and Winner totally no preparation for Miss Universe. Miss USA should be held mid to late Summer plus just Miss USA should be 2022. They should have Made ASA 2020/2021. This pageant was not up to usual standards as in past.
Hey! I couldn't click fast enough! Great to hear your recap and miss your face! You were my AHHHHHH Miss USA! (Insert Shandi story here) Great show this year and the after parties and costume shows made it an awesome event to attend! Props to Crystle, Max and co. #keepingitreal
Waitin' for this review Queen !!! Very straightforward critic which is very good cause ... Some past event (both Miss U and Miss USA) missin' sparks ...
Hi Shandi! Just for future reference when referring to a transgender person rather than saying she was "born a man", it would be preferable to just refer to them as transgender or born in the wrong body, as the former can be seen as a little insensitive but I absolutely understand that there was no malicious intent behind that phrasing and thank you for spotlighting Nevada and her performance. Also, during the former titleholders segment, did they just invite specific formers, or did they invite you as well and couldn't go? I missed seeing you in that lineup because you're one of my fave USA titleholders.
Great recap Shandi, as always, My wish would be to do a reaction/recap to Miss France pageant. Very different to Miss USA/Universe system but it's a top notch show&production.
Love love love your review and always look forward to it. Agree what you said with everything especially the male host. Dude’s a makeup artist and should stay that way. No need to try hosting. I also felt like we heard more about the sponsors ( hi Senegence) than the girls but I understand that it’s a business. Thanks for the review and your backdrop is beautiful. Happy Holidays to you and your beautiful family ❤️
If they were smart they would hire Shandy to run the next issue USA 2022. She is an amazing woman ..... she straight up runs a farm and has three sons.... she's so easy going and naturally gorgeous. She's genuinely amazing!
Great Review Shandi… I swear, I wanna grab the mic from the male host and do it myself 😊😊😊😂💪🏽🥰👼🙏🏽 U getting prettier and prettier by the way 🥰🥰🥰💪🏽👼❤️🙏🏽
I agree: runner-up I stead of "place", girls intro themselves and hear their voice, the walk up to the microphone-reminiscent of the early 70's, and the girl's own EG selection. I prefer the faster pace of the runner ups and winner. I always look to 1980 as the standard. Bob did his announcing pace and that Biloxi crowd was wild. Watch it and let know your thoughts. It is sad to me as a long time pageant fan to say since 2004, USA has had only four top placements: Tara, Olivia C, Nia, and Olivia J at MU.
Did you clock when one of Elle Smith earrings fell to the floor? Seconds before the announcement think it was from the right side. She motioned to the contestant at her side to let it go not to pick it up. When she’s wearing the crown there’s a close up where she’s wearing just the one earring flawless!
Per usual, Shandi is on point with all the commentary. Loved the opening number (including the outfits), LOVED Zuri Hall (so gorgeous and was really natural with the hosting), hated the male cohost (so awkward and robotic he was) and didn't like the camera movements (too choppy and unprofessional). Overall I give it a B+. It was still a solid first edition under the new leadership of Crystle Stewart, for whom I am stoked that she's now the national director/President of the Miss USA Organization. I can tell that she gets it and will really take the pageant into a new, modern era. I hope she continues to get the support she needs going forward. p.s. anyone knows why Shandi doesn't do these recaps with Susie Castillo (Miss USA 2003) anymore? Noticed this with the recap for the last Miss Universe edition and now this. If anyone knows why please let me know.
Crystle is doing something right...bringing back the state costumes, have the semi-finalists ALL compete in swimsuit and gowns. I think more work and format changes need to be done for the final round. They should just do what Miss Teen USA is doing, narrow down to a top 5, or a top 7 and announce the winner and 4 runner ups like Miss World used to do.
It was rushed because the pageant went over time, the show went past two hours.... I was wondering how they would do after the two hours was over.... Also I was wondering what the Grinch who stole Miss America (Gretchen) was thinking as well...... After she tried to rip you apart for your view and end up making herself a FOOL..... I was imagining her falling down with heart attack watching the opening number.
Love ya Shandi, you're awesome. I agree with your comments. My suggestions: I want there to be more judges and have the highest and lowest scores discarded (as in the past); We didn't get to know the semifinalists (i.e., Miss Louisiana has family ties to the Choctaw tribe (missed opportunity for the pageant to connect the location with some of the diversity education with an actual contestant and hear her thoughts)); I want there to be a Miss Congeniality (kindness matters); put Miss Congeniality into the top 16 (not a fan vote). I didn't think the questions had the same degree of difficulty (some were harder than others); was Jah Rule the best they could get? (the forced dancing on stage lacked elegance, to me); they added placements because the US never understood what the runner up stuff means (we pageant fans, do, though). I don't like that there are women standing there that won't place (too Miss America like) when crowing is announced; Of 51 people, there could've been a 5th place (or 4th RU). But I loved the top 2 and thought they stood out. Mic drop when Elle answered that question (it was allllll over). See you on the channel in two weeks after Universe.
It’s a pretty BLANKET statement to assume the US doesn’t know the difference between runners up and placement 🙄. We most certainly do. The US invented this pageant. There are thousands and thousands and thousands of pageant fans in the US. I, as a former pageant girl whose won and placed in pageants for years is among those “US” fans. It’s quite an arrogant statement to assume otherwise @KyleRobin.
I agree with Shandi. I really missed aspects of the former format. In the end, if the candidates made the top 8, they shouldn’t just be left on the stage without a placement. They should keep a top 5, not a top 8. If there is a top 8, then why not introduce more questions at that point to narrow the top 8 to maybe then the top 4. If it ain’t broke, don’t try to fix it. I think the candidates not introducing themselves dumb downs them. Let them speak for themselves. To me, there should be every opportunity for the audience and especially the judges to get to know the candidates.
Hi Shandi… I really enjoy watching your reviews and honest thoughts. I agree with you about the Male co -host. Not a good choice. The organization needs to bring you and Carson for the co hosting… makes it’s so much better….
Used to watch every Miss USA and Miss Universe (as well as Miss America) pageant when I was younger. Grew up and got busy and became a less regular watcher. However, I came across this highly entertaining recap of the 2021 Miss USA pageant. I agree completely with Shandi that the announcement of the Top 4 places was rushed, and I have to also agree that having more than one woman standing on stage when Miss USA is announced is distracting and ineffective for those watching at home. I know the difference between Miss USA and Miss America, but let me use the Miss America pageant as an example of what I mean. I remember that when the Miss America pageant started out on television, they had 5 finalists and then announced the four runners-up and the winner? I'm from Texas, so I know for certain that that was the practice when Phyllis George became Miss America in 1970. Then, sometime later, the Miss America pageant went to the practice of keeping all of the Top 10 on stage and announcing the four runners up and then Miss America. This meant that Miss America and the five unplaced women were up front for the winner's announcement. This removed the high drama interaction between the two women who would in a few seconds be the first runner up and the new Miss America. For all the years that they used the second format, I remember having a very hard time remembering what each young woman had done in the previous hour. When the 2nd runner up was announced, I'd think "Did she sing? Or was she the one who twirled flaming batons?" Or when the 4th runner up was announced, I wondered "Is that the one that royally messed up her answer to the final question?" When the winner was announced, with all those thoughts running around in my head, I always had trouble remembering what made the young woman special because my attention was divided between her and the five others who did not place at all. I'm pretty sure that the Miss America pageant returned to 5 finalists and counting down to the winner after years of the 10 women at a time method, and it was much easier to remember what the winner had done because your attention was focused on five women rather than 10 and in the final two minutes on two women. I know this spends a lot of time discussing the Miss America example, and I am aware that the two pageants are very different and what one does is not necessarily copied by the other. But the point is this: How did the Miss USA pageant runners fail to vet viewers and contestants from previous years about the pros and cons of having more women on stage than places they were going to announce? There were examples where that practice been tried by other pageants, and I'm sure people of my age would have been glad to comment on this if asked. Or they could have surveyed former pageant contestants about their thoughts before they went with the current method of announcing the winner..
Shandi, I agree with most of your commentary; however, Asya put the crown on Miss USA 2021 beautiful locks, she did not plop the crown on the winner's head. Shandi, I was so disappointed in Kansas; her stage presence was unwelcoming, she is so beautiful, and her gown was the most beautiful. I expected Miss Kansas to be in the top five.
North Dakota was Audra Mari 2.0 and they are both from North Dakota but fun fact.... this years North Dakota was 1st runner up for both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA just like Audra Mari was. That's kinda crazy!
The best part of this video is when her husband saw she’s recording at 13:54 and he went to the other wing and not getting what he wanted downstairs. Hahahahah
Shandi ... a few "pros" from me to you ... A. I would include you with Crystale & Ali as one of the most beautiful Miss USAs EVER!! For winning the title nearly 20 years ago (2004 & you gave your title up in my hometown of Baltimore plus nothing against Jennifer but you should have won Miss Universe) and having children, you look A-MA-ZING!!! B. I think you should either host and/or be a correspondent to the pageants. Girl, you know your stuff!! C. With "Chain Reaction" getting a reboot on GSN, could it be possible that we may see you again co-hosting either "Lingo" (which you were awesome at) or getting a game show of your own??
I’m completely agree with your thoughts. I believe Patrick Ta wasn’t the indicated person to host the backstage and giving the insight facts. And I was also shocked when Nevada didn’t make the cut 💔
Shandi would be an amazing color commentator. We need that brutal honestly like they used to do back in the day. Saying things like, “ohhhh, she didn’t answer that question,” or “She seemed nervous. I would be surprised if she makes Top 5.” Not everything has to be positive. They do that in ice skating. Make pageant exciting again !!!
I agree with you on judge #2 beard. Like what's going on? I agree with a lot of your observations. I thought the same way with the crown being placed on her head. I missed the 2 girls standing together as well. It was always suspense building. I did miss each girls intro. And yes if they are going to do a man, do a man who is comfortable in front of the camera. I thought your thoughts were right on.
One thing I find curious is that you comment on leaving your hair as God intended, curly or straight, yet the Miss USA organization has deemed it ok and supports transgender contestants. Love your comments and spot-on analogies of the pageant.
I thought North Dakota has once a generation beauty. In fact, I compared her, by generations, to Natalie Wood and Halle Berry, in their prime. Any idea of her ethnicity?
Love this review and only thing I disagree with is bringing back the video montage after each girl is called into Top 16. I find it totally ruins the momentum of suspense and excitement, especially because most of the video montages are some sob story that is a downer. Saved them for after all the girls have been called
Great recap/review. You look stunning. Just an observation...I am very pleased with the winner, she deserves it, and she will be fantastic at Miss Universe. However, I am disappointed in the hairdo she had. It wasn't exactly Asya's fault the pictures of the coronation will look silly. There wasn't much that could have been done. And I'm disappointed, because Elle said she prepped for Miss Universe, not Miss USA, so she knew she had a high chance of being crowned the winner and didn't learn from Miss Kentucky USA's crowning moment. It was a bit better then, but it still looks awkward. I hope she is advised to have a more appropriate hairdo for the big Miss Universe crown in case she wins... Which I hope she does. Second, you are not a former Miss USA 2004. You are the only one that will ever be Miss USA 2004. In my book, you are still Miss USA, it's just that your reign took place a while back, that's all. Lol 😘
I agree the male commentator was out of his element and I think he knew it. I feel sorry for him Every word was scripted and he added nothing. Top 4 instead of top 5 makes my skin crawl. I thought Maryland was def top 2 and could have won. I'm stunned on that non top 4 placement. Love the winner!
Shandi is the only pageant vlogger that could make me laugh so hard lol
1st: you look stunning and radiant
2nd: thank you for making the reviews longer, always look forward to your commentary and suggestions about the show
I wish you were a correspondent at Miss USA and Miss Universe, you would be a great addition to the show!!! Also the background of this vid looks so nice ❤️❤️❤️
yes. agree. I hope she's back. It's been awhile since the last time we saw her, back in Miss Universe 2011
Totally agree. She did a great at both 2006 and 2011 Miss Universe editions.
We were missing commentary on the pageant!
@@jeffzest8393 a brutally honest commentary to be exact
Shandi is who we need. Brutally honest, live on air.
This woman needs to have her own talk show, I laughed so hard several times! I watched Miss USA and her observations are all on point, and that humor with the animated narrative haha more videos like this Shandi
When Shandi drops the recap!! I never clicked on a video this fast!!😩😍
Agree with the runner ups being rushed and it should be runner ups not placements and I also like the two girls at the end holding hands too
Love the recaps please do one for teen and universe!!
So nice to see you Shandi wish you could do predictions,live reactions,reviews.Your reviews with Suzzy in the past were so funny and entertaining. BTW YOU still love so beautifully and your kids are so cute playing in the background.
What happened to Missosology and your review together with Susie? kinda miss that.
Love to see you host a Miss USA pageant
Shandi, Please make sure your Sister Crystle Stewart sees your recap because spot on!!!!
I hated that they brought the former Miss USA's on stage and didnt introduce them...would have been nice to let them get a little recognition
oh yea! i forgot to add that!!!!
I am waiting for your 2022 recap!!!
Love your videos! I remember you in Miss Universe back in 2004 like it was yesterday. Such great memories.
You had me there when you said about putting on a show for the hubby. Also, i agree with you on the male host and the weird beard haha
I am just LOVING YOUR HAIR!!!!
OMG dead when you said Kansas reminds you of Ramona on her horrific fashion show 😂😂😂
The shade towards Gretchen Carlson she made was amazing
I’m so proud of you how you represent the United States at the Miss Universe pageant.
Shandi Crush Tuesday 😍, pretty, smart, classy, down to earth
😍😹 7.51 I truly liked when the kids were being rowdy ! Finn and Bobo 😂❗
I love her review! What happened to Shandi and Susie together?
i am wondering this too
Shandi left California and moved to Tennessee with her family, so they not only live in different states and completely different parts of the country but also in different time zone.
Im so glad you're back with the recap. Love your honesty and funny asides. Love from the P. I.
“She reminded me a bit of a younger Ramona from Real Housewives.” Stahhhhp. I cackled.
Love your recaps Shandi. Best Miss USA
Caitlyn Vogel Miss North Dakota USA followed in the footsteps of her pageant sister Audra Mari, Miss North Dakota USA 2014, they both placed 1st runner-up at Miss Teen USA and Miss USA!
Both are special, but I'd love to see Elle win Miss Universe because Caitlyn would be a fabulous Miss USA.
@@kylerobin6718 Woah, I had not thought of that!! Yes, rooting even more for Elle since love, love, love the beauty of Miss North Dakota!!
Fantastic review without being too PC like other pageant vloggers 👏 I agree 100%
I wish they would've introduced former Miss USAs who were on stage. And those dang Party City tiaras must GO! Winners deserve a worthy crown that sparkles and shines. I Miss the vintage crowns so much.
Loved your analysis of the pageant. And i do agree on all of it! Great production from Crystel Stewart. Btw u cracked me up with the Miss Texas -Scheana comparison. I was thinking the same thing hahaha
Poor Scheana, if she even breathes the other mean girls on VDPR attack her for some of the most ridiculous things like "uh, it's like you took my air and didn't want me to breathe.." (cue Scheanna being confused about why she's having to apologize for respiratory functions as she starts crying). I sure hope the beautiful Miss Texas has nicer friends LOL.
Can't wait for your miss universe recap.This has been my yearly tradition.
I always look forward to your recaps. Thank you.
The crowning was a HOT MESS!
greAT REVIEW I LOVE HOW CASUAL YOU ARE AND WE PAGEANT FANS ARE ALSO WONDERING ABOUT NEVADA NOT MAKING TOP 16
I love you and Susie. My favorite MUSAs!!
You are done of the Best Miss USA's that have represented the Pageant.
I have watched Miss USA this year and definitely dissatisfied with Male Host
Not having final 5 and No
1st runner up and leaving 4 girls on stage with nothing.
Rushed crowning no suspense and Winner totally no preparation for Miss Universe.
Miss USA should be held mid to late Summer plus just Miss USA should be 2022. They should have Made ASA 2020/2021.
This pageant was not up to usual standards as in past.
Hey! I couldn't click fast enough! Great to hear your recap and miss your face! You were my AHHHHHH Miss USA! (Insert Shandi story here) Great show this year and the after parties and costume shows made it an awesome event to attend! Props to Crystle, Max and co. #keepingitreal
Waitin' for this review Queen !!!
Very straightforward critic which is very good cause ...
Some past event (both Miss U and Miss USA) missin' sparks ...
We miss you Shandi, Love from Thai fans.
The moment when the predecessor put the crown on Miss Kentucky was a disaster 😳 , you were absolutely right 👍❗ 😂
Hi Shandi! Just for future reference when referring to a transgender person rather than saying she was "born a man", it would be preferable to just refer to them as transgender or born in the wrong body, as the former can be seen as a little insensitive but I absolutely understand that there was no malicious intent behind that phrasing and thank you for spotlighting Nevada and her performance. Also, during the former titleholders segment, did they just invite specific formers, or did they invite you as well and couldn't go? I missed seeing you in that lineup because you're one of my fave USA titleholders.
Great recap Shandi, as always,
My wish would be to do a reaction/recap to Miss France pageant. Very different to Miss USA/Universe system but it's a top notch show&production.
You're correct about the crowning. When Elle Smith won Miss Kentucky, they placed the crown further back on her head, without smashing her hair
Love love love your review and always look forward to it. Agree what you said with everything especially the male host. Dude’s a makeup artist and should stay that way. No need to try hosting.
I also felt like we heard more about the sponsors ( hi Senegence) than the girls but I understand that it’s a business.
Thanks for the review and your backdrop is beautiful. Happy Holidays to you and your beautiful family ❤️
Great Review....Hugs to you and your family
Loved your review, I also agree I hated the way Asya put the crown on her head lol glad the other contestants fixed it
If they were smart they would hire Shandy to run the next issue USA 2022. She is an amazing woman ..... she straight up runs a farm and has three sons.... she's so easy going and naturally gorgeous. She's genuinely amazing!
Miss Teen Usa wore a dress that was giving me flashbacks to 1988 Miss Universe pageant
Great Review Shandi… I swear, I wanna grab the mic from the male host and do it myself 😊😊😊😂💪🏽🥰👼🙏🏽 U getting prettier and prettier by the way 🥰🥰🥰💪🏽👼❤️🙏🏽
I agree: runner-up I stead of "place", girls intro themselves and hear their voice, the walk up to the microphone-reminiscent of the early 70's, and the girl's own EG selection. I prefer the faster pace of the runner ups and winner. I always look to 1980 as the standard. Bob did his announcing pace and that Biloxi crowd was wild. Watch it and let know your thoughts. It is sad to me as a long time pageant fan to say since 2004, USA has had only four top placements: Tara, Olivia C, Nia, and Olivia J at MU.
Pls add Rachel Smith Miss U 2007 4th RU
I literally 100% had the same comments about the pageant. You should co host
Did you clock when one of Elle Smith earrings fell to the floor? Seconds before the announcement think it was from the right side. She motioned to the contestant at her side to let it go not to pick it up. When she’s wearing the crown there’s a close up where she’s wearing just the one earring flawless!
Per usual, Shandi is on point with all the commentary. Loved the opening number (including the outfits), LOVED Zuri Hall (so gorgeous and was really natural with the hosting), hated the male cohost (so awkward and robotic he was) and didn't like the camera movements (too choppy and unprofessional). Overall I give it a B+. It was still a solid first edition under the new leadership of Crystle Stewart, for whom I am stoked that she's now the national director/President of the Miss USA Organization. I can tell that she gets it and will really take the pageant into a new, modern era. I hope she continues to get the support she needs going forward.
p.s. anyone knows why Shandi doesn't do these recaps with Susie Castillo (Miss USA 2003) anymore? Noticed this with the recap for the last Miss Universe edition and now this. If anyone knows why please let me know.
Crystle is doing something right...bringing back the state costumes, have the semi-finalists ALL compete in swimsuit and gowns. I think more work and format changes need to be done for the final round. They should just do what Miss Teen USA is doing, narrow down to a top 5, or a top 7 and announce the winner and 4 runner ups like Miss World used to do.
And get rid of that hideous crown.
It was rushed because the pageant went over time, the show went past two hours.... I was wondering how they would do after the two hours was over.... Also I was wondering what the Grinch who stole Miss America (Gretchen) was thinking as well...... After she tried to rip you apart for your view and end up making herself a FOOL..... I was imagining her falling down with heart attack watching the opening number.
Love it, great review
Loved your take on this! Love that you are a "Boy Mom"!
Love ya Shandi, you're awesome. I agree with your comments. My suggestions: I want there to be more judges and have the highest and lowest scores discarded (as in the past); We didn't get to know the semifinalists (i.e., Miss Louisiana has family ties to the Choctaw tribe (missed opportunity for the pageant to connect the location with some of the diversity education with an actual contestant and hear her thoughts)); I want there to be a Miss Congeniality (kindness matters); put Miss Congeniality into the top 16 (not a fan vote). I didn't think the questions had the same degree of difficulty (some were harder than others); was Jah Rule the best they could get? (the forced dancing on stage lacked elegance, to me); they added placements because the US never understood what the runner up stuff means (we pageant fans, do, though). I don't like that there are women standing there that won't place (too Miss America like) when crowing is announced; Of 51 people, there could've been a 5th place (or 4th RU). But I loved the top 2 and thought they stood out. Mic drop when Elle answered that question (it was allllll over). See you on the channel in two weeks after Universe.
It’s a pretty BLANKET statement to assume the US doesn’t know the difference between runners up and placement 🙄. We most certainly do. The US invented this pageant. There are thousands and thousands and thousands of pageant fans in the US. I, as a former pageant girl whose won and placed in pageants for years is among those “US” fans. It’s quite an arrogant statement to assume otherwise @KyleRobin.
Pro: I was waiting to hear you say no capes in swimsuit! Not even no capes, but no sashes either!
She is a brown Olivia Wilde! absolutely gorgeous!!
Shandi, you are the best! Great job here.
You look amazing!!!☺️🥰🥰🥰
Are you still coaching?
Totally agree you. Go girl
I agree with Shandi. I really missed aspects of the former format. In the end, if the candidates made the top 8, they shouldn’t just be left on the stage without a placement. They should keep a top 5, not a top 8. If there is a top 8, then why not introduce more questions at that point to narrow the top 8 to maybe then the top 4. If it ain’t broke, don’t try to fix it. I think the candidates not introducing themselves dumb downs them. Let them speak for themselves. To me, there should be every opportunity for the audience and especially the judges to get to know the candidates.
We miss you shandi. We love you love from the philippines. please make a review for the coming miss universe 2021
Hi Shandi… I really enjoy watching your reviews and honest thoughts. I agree with you about the Male co -host. Not a good choice. The organization needs to bring you and Carson for the co hosting… makes it’s so much better….
Used to watch every Miss USA and Miss Universe (as well as Miss America) pageant when I was younger. Grew up and got busy and became a less regular watcher. However, I came across this highly entertaining recap of the 2021 Miss USA pageant. I agree completely with Shandi that the announcement of the Top 4 places was rushed, and I have to also agree that having more than one woman standing on stage when Miss USA is announced is distracting and ineffective for those watching at home. I know the difference between Miss USA and Miss America, but let me use the Miss America pageant as an example of what I mean. I remember that when the Miss America pageant started out on television, they had 5 finalists and then announced the four runners-up and the winner? I'm from Texas, so I know for certain that that was the practice when Phyllis George became Miss America in 1970. Then, sometime later, the Miss America pageant went to the practice of keeping all of the Top 10 on stage and announcing the four runners up and then Miss America. This meant that Miss America and the five unplaced women were up front for the winner's announcement. This removed the high drama interaction between the two women who would in a few seconds be the first runner up and the new Miss America. For all the years that they used the second format, I remember having a very hard time remembering what each young woman had done in the previous hour. When the 2nd runner up was announced, I'd think "Did she sing? Or was she the one who twirled flaming batons?" Or when the 4th runner up was announced, I wondered "Is that the one that royally messed up her answer to the final question?" When the winner was announced, with all those thoughts running around in my head, I always had trouble remembering what made the young woman special because my attention was divided between her and the five others who did not place at all. I'm pretty sure that the Miss America pageant returned to 5 finalists and counting down to the winner after years of the 10 women at a time method, and it was much easier to remember what the winner had done because your attention was focused on five women rather than 10 and in the final two minutes on two women. I know this spends a lot of time discussing the Miss America example, and I am aware that the two pageants are very different and what one does is not necessarily copied by the other. But the point is this: How did the Miss USA pageant runners fail to vet viewers and contestants from previous years about the pros and cons of having more women on stage than places they were going to announce? There were examples where that practice been tried by other pageants, and I'm sure people of my age would have been glad to comment on this if asked. Or they could have surveyed former pageant contestants about their thoughts before they went with the current method of announcing the winner..
Shandi, I agree with most of your commentary; however, Asya put the crown on Miss USA 2021 beautiful locks, she did not plop the crown on the winner's head. Shandi, I was so disappointed in Kansas; her stage presence was unwelcoming, she is so beautiful, and her gown was the most beautiful. I expected Miss Kansas to be in the top five.
North Dakota was Audra Mari 2.0 and they are both from North Dakota but fun fact.... this years North Dakota was 1st runner up for both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA just like Audra Mari was. That's kinda crazy!
The best part of this video is when her husband saw she’s recording at 13:54 and he went to the other wing and not getting what he wanted downstairs. Hahahahah
Shandi ... a few "pros" from me to you ...
A. I would include you with Crystale & Ali as one of the most beautiful Miss USAs EVER!! For winning the title nearly 20 years ago (2004 & you gave your title up in my hometown of Baltimore plus nothing against Jennifer but you should have won Miss Universe) and having children, you look A-MA-ZING!!!
B. I think you should either host and/or be a correspondent to the pageants. Girl, you know your stuff!!
C. With "Chain Reaction" getting a reboot on GSN, could it be possible that we may see you again co-hosting either "Lingo" (which you were awesome at) or getting a game show of your own??
Totally agree with New York and Nevada
@shandi - please share your thoughts and favorites for Miss Universe 2021 post prelims! Please! ✌️
I’m completely agree with your thoughts. I believe Patrick Ta wasn’t the indicated person to host the backstage and giving the insight facts. And I was also shocked when Nevada didn’t make the cut 💔
One view was that her platform was too narrow.
miss shandi waiting for your miss universe 2021 review
Shandi would be an amazing color commentator. We need that brutal honestly like they used to do back in the day. Saying things like, “ohhhh, she didn’t answer that question,” or “She seemed nervous. I would be surprised if she makes Top 5.” Not everything has to be positive. They do that in ice skating. Make pageant exciting again !!!
👏 about the purse smile... you hit it on the head that it isn't attractive, yet it's everywhere
Ali Landry is mine too!
I agree with you on judge #2 beard. Like what's going on? I agree with a lot of your observations. I thought the same way with the crown being placed on her head. I missed the 2 girls standing together as well. It was always suspense building. I did miss each girls intro. And yes if they are going to do a man, do a man who is comfortable in front of the camera. I thought your thoughts were right on.
One thing I find curious is that you comment on leaving your hair as God intended, curly or straight, yet the Miss USA organization has deemed it ok and supports transgender contestants. Love your comments and spot-on analogies of the pageant.
Love you, Love you, Love you! Just Love you :) I agree with you on a lot.. 😷💗🖤💜💙💚🧡❤️🤎💓😷
So agree with everything Shandi commented here, especially about the footwear improvement! Thank goodness NO MORE porn-star pumps!!
Make these recaps longer
Question: Who cares what Gretchen Carlson likes?
I thought North Dakota has once a generation beauty. In fact, I compared her, by generations, to Natalie Wood and Halle Berry, in their prime. Any idea of her ethnicity?
Hi, modelling activities past years i ride on the road after done my job
Love this review and only thing I disagree with is bringing back the video montage after each girl is called into Top 16. I find it totally ruins the momentum of suspense and excitement, especially because most of the video montages are some sob story that is a downer. Saved them for after all the girls have been called
Some say that the bios add an edited, team, manufactured element to the show that is distracting.
Judge number 2 was Beyonce stylist for the longest time and he has that beard then too🤭
Where’s the 2022 recap Queeeeen!
I posted my review of the 2022 pageant on my Instagram account. It’s the last video posted @shandifinnessey
Me gustó su punto de vista
Yey for no tippy tops! 👠👠👠👠👠👠
The real housewives x selling sunset Christine vibess....
Hi Shandi, what happened to your Pageantology UA-cam Channel?
Thank goodness someone who actually speaks truth and doesn’t just blow out a bunch of positive nonsense.
One of the best Sorry.
What happened to your channel with Susie?
Shandi what kind of water you got in your state? Damn never age! #FountainOfYouth
Great recap/review. You look stunning. Just an observation...I am very pleased with the winner, she deserves it, and she will be fantastic at Miss Universe. However, I am disappointed in the hairdo she had. It wasn't exactly Asya's fault the pictures of the coronation will look silly. There wasn't much that could have been done. And I'm disappointed, because Elle said she prepped for Miss Universe, not Miss USA, so she knew she had a high chance of being crowned the winner and didn't learn from Miss Kentucky USA's crowning moment. It was a bit better then, but it still looks awkward. I hope she is advised to have a more appropriate hairdo for the big Miss Universe crown in case she wins... Which I hope she does. Second, you are not a former Miss USA 2004. You are the only one that will ever be Miss USA 2004. In my book, you are still Miss USA, it's just that your reign took place a while back, that's all. Lol 😘
where is Suzie Castillo?
Why did you stop making post pageant reviews with Suzie Castillo
I agree the male commentator was out of his element and I think he knew it. I feel sorry for him Every word was scripted and he added nothing. Top 4 instead of top 5 makes my skin crawl. I thought Maryland was def top 2 and could have won. I'm stunned on that non top 4 placement. Love the winner!
Hi shandi I Liked your work in sharktopus