Miss Teen USA 1999, the 17th Miss Teen USA pageant, was televised live from Shreveport, Louisiana on 24 August 1999. At the conclusion of the final competition, Ashley Coleman of Delaware was crowned by outgoing queen Vanessa Minnillo of South Carolina. Coleman was the first national titleholder from Delaware.
Background
This was the second year that the pageant was held in Shreveport. The pageant's return to the Shreveport-Bossier City area was announced by Miss Teen USA 1998 Vanessa Minillo and pageant owner Donald Trump in February 1999.
In the lead up to the final competition the contestants participated in a number of sight-seeing opportunities and events, filming segments with Britney Spears that appeared in the final telecast.
The preliminary competition was held on 20 July 1999, with all contestants competing in swimsuit and gown to determine the makeup of the semi-finalists who competed in the final telecast.
Hosts and entertainment
The pageant was hosted by newcomer Carson Daly with color commentary by Ali Landry and Julie Moran for the second year. Landry held the Miss Louisiana Teen USA 1990, Miss Louisiana USA 1996 and Miss USA 1996 titles.
During the pageant there were performances by Britney Spears and N'Sync. This was the second year that N'Sync provided entertainment.
Judges
Eight celebrity judges were selected to determine the winner of the pageant: Coolio – American rapper Elizabeth Crow – Editor-in-chief of Mademoiselle magazine Kimberly Kirberger – co-author of two Chicken Soup for the Soul books Jordan Knight – former member of New Kids on the Block Eric Lively – actor known for appearances in So Weird and American Pie Colin Mortensen - cast member on The Real World: Hawaii DeeDee Roper – member of the hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa Tisha Venturini – member of the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup winning United States women's national soccer team
Results
Placements
Ashley Coleman was chosen from three finalists, with Louisiana's Sarah Thornhill finishing first runner-up and Khosi Roy of Maryland placing second runner-up. There were two other finalists and five semi-finalists.
Special awards
Miss Congeniality: Morgan Maholich (New York) Miss Photogenic: Lexie Kemper (Kentucky) Style Award: Morgan O'Murray (Colorado) Best in Swimsuit: Ashley Coleman (Delaware) Best in Evening Gown: Ashley Coleman (Delaware)
Final Competition Score
Winner
First Runner-up
Second Runner-up
Top 5 Finalist
Top 10 Semifinalist
(#) Rank in each round of competition
Delegates
The Miss Teen USA 1999 delegates were: