Miss America 2016 Press Conference

Betty Cantrell, Miss Georgia 2015, was crowned Miss America 2016 last night in Atlantic City. Cantrell was asked during the question and answer portion of the pageant whether New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady cheated en route to his team’s run to a Super Bowl title last season by using footballs that were improperly deflated. A league-imposed four-game suspension of Brady was recently overturned by a federal judge.

She won a $50,000 scholarship along with her title. The 1st runner-up was Miss Mississippi, Hannah Roberts, who earned a $25,000 scholarship. Her talent was classical violin. The 2nd runner up was Miss Colorado, Kelley Johnson, who performed an original monologue and won a $20,000.

Miss America 2016 Press Conference

Danica McKellar, Zendaya and Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell speak during the 2016 Miss America Competition press conference at Boardwalk Hall Arena on September 13, 2015 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

attends the 2016 Miss America Competition at Boardwalk Hall Arena on September 13, 2015 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Vanessa Williams, CEO of the Miss America Organization, Betty Cantrell

The new Miss America strikes a pose with her crown

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Miss Alabama, Meg McGuffin, Miss Louisiana, April Nelson, Miss America 2016, Betty Cantrell, Miss Mississippi, Hannah Roberts, Miss Colorado, Kelley Johnson

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