Access’ Tim Vincent Joins Nancy O’Dell As Miss USA Host

NEW YORK (March 20, 2007) ? Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell will have some company when she hosts the Miss USA pageant on Friday night, as fellow Access co-host Tim Vincent will join her, it was announced today.

It was also announced that NFL quarterback Vince Young form the Tennessee Titans will join the celebrity judging panel.

This will mark the fourth year in a row, Nancy will serve as host of the Miss USA pageant.

Contestants from all 50 states and the District of Columbia will join Access Hollywood’s own Nancy O’Dell at Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre for the March 23 event. It will be broadcast on NBC.

“Nancy is a consummate professional and as a former title holder herself, brings an insiders feel to the many viewers of the pageant who have come to respect and adore her. We are fortunate to have her as part of our team,” Kevin Reilly, President, NBC Entertainment said in a statement.

Miss USA 2006 Tara Conner, who recently left a rehab facility in Pennsylvania after completing a successful stay will also be on hand to crown her successor. The girls will be judged in three categories including swimsuit, evening gown and interview.

Among the duties the new Miss USA will have on her plate include traveling the USA promoting for breast and ovarian cancer awareness, education, research and legislation, the organization said in a release.

“I think it is great how Miss USA continues to evolve into a podium to show the strength of women with the title holders being advocates for [this cause],” O’Dell said.In an interesting side note, O’Dell will become the first pregnant host of the pageant.“I am proud to show off one of the greatest accomplishments a woman will ever make in her lifetime ? creating another life,” she said.

Miss USA is produced by pageant owner Donald J. Trump in partnership with NBC.

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