This Year's Miss America Pageant Was Just Plain Weird

Miss America crowned Miss New York Kira Kazantsev its new winner on Sunday night, but the show wasn't just about tiaras and sashes. For a competition that is meant to celebrate elegance and refinement, Miss America had more than a few silly moments, including a ventriloquist act and those incredibly odd "pop-up facts" that appeared during the talent portion. Keep reading to see a breakdown of the weirdest moments from the show, and if you're craving more pageant mishaps, check out the most awkward moments in pageant history. Source: Getty / Donald Kravitz