VIDEO Here’s the newest Miss America singing “Happy” and banging on a red cup for her talent
Kira Kazantsev, formerly Miss New York, won the Miss America pageant on Sunday night.
She’s the third winner in a row from the Empire State, and appeared shocked and overwhelmed when she heard her name called.
Doubtless she’ll wear the crown splendidly. But even more notable than her win is what she did for the talent portion of the show.
While most contestants sang, danced, or played a musical instrument, Kazantsev decided to go in a somewhat unusual direction.
She sang “Happy,” that most infectious Pharrell Williams tune, while banging out percussion on a red cup:
Maybe the most endearing part? She sat down on the stage to do it. Which of course meant she had to be wearing–in sharp contrast to every other contestant–pants. Her outfit looks sort of like the most formal pyjamas in the world.
And, yes, for those of you keeping score at home: the good people running the pageant did misspell Jane Austen’s name in one of the pop-up fun facts during Kazantsev’s performance.
In related news, Miss Ohio sang “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” with her ventriloquist dummy. Because Miss Ohio is a ventriloquist.
What was your favorite moment from the Miss America Pageant (MAMPAG) 2015?
