How can I watch the 2021 Miss America beauty pageant?

Sabrina Picou 17:27 ET, Dec 16 2021

MISS America is officially 100 years old, the first pageant was in September 1921.

As Miss America has been celebrated and watched over the years, the way audiences watch is changing.

Miss America first began in Atlantic city in the year 1921Credit: Getty Images - Getty

How can I watch the 2021 Miss America beauty pageant?

The centennial year of Miss America is changing, at least how viewers watch it.

According to USA Today the pageant will only be available to stream via Peacock. Peacock will be premiering the event on December 16, 2021 at 8pm ET.

In the past the pageant was typically broadcast via primetime TV.

Although the streaming service may sound new to many, it is in fact run by the familiar NBCUniversal mass media company.

Who won Miss America for 2020?

Former Miss Virginia title holder Camille Schrier won Miss America 2020.

She was able to hold the title for an extra year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

On June 22, 2019, she was crowned Miss Virginia 2019.

The biochemist successfully defeated 50 women to take the crown for Miss America 2020.

Camille Schrier, Miss America 2020 at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CTCredit: Getty Images - Getty

This year's competition is the 100th year that the event has taken place.

According to Insider, "Along with the title of Miss America, Schrier won a $50,000 scholarship and an additional $2,000 scholarship for winning the preliminary talent competition. She was also the fourth Miss Virginia to win the Miss America title."

Where is the Miss America pageant taking place?

The centennial for Miss America will be taking place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

A total of 50 women from across the country will compete for the title of Miss America 2022.

Insider reports that the title is not the only grand prize the winner will be taking home.

They will also award over $435,500 in scholarships, including a $100,000 sum that will go directly to the winner.

As this is the 100th year of the pageant they are adding a special touch to the event.

Former Miss Americas will return to co-host and serve as panelists at the competition on Thursday.

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