MISS AMERICA 2009 - COUNTDOWN TO THE CROWN

A new year and a new Miss America! Tonight, on US cable channel TLC, watch "Miss America 2009 - Countdown to the Crown," a four-episode reality show that climaxes with the live pageant on January 24. Here are the episodes and air dates:

Episode 1: premieres January 2, 2009 at 10 PM (ET/PT). Guest consultant: Gretchen Carlson, Miss America 1989 and host on Fox Network’s FOX AND FRIENDS.
· Team Challenge: Quest for the Crown, a scavenger-style race through the ship.
· Individual Challenge: Pitch Perfect. The table’s set to determine the girls’ ability to remain composed, form an argument, and listen as well as she speaks.

Episode 2: premieres January 9, 2009 at 10 PM (ET/PT). Guest consultant: Shakara Ledard, renowned supermodel
· Team Challenge: Fitness First Obstacle Course – the teams face off in a fun endurance race to the end.
· Individual Challenge: Runway Photo Shoot. Which girl has mastered her poise and confidence on the runway?

Episode 3: premieres January 16, 2009 at 10 PM (ET/PT). Guest Consultant: Clinton Kelly, from TLC’s What Not To Wear. Clinton will also reprise his role as a special correspondent for the Miss America pageant.
· Team Challenge: Miss American Shopper. Will it be retail rivalry when each team has to share one shopping budget?
· Individual Challenge: Little Black Dress returns with a fashion-forward eye on personal style and resourcefulness.

Episode 4: premieres January 23, 2009 at 10 PM (ET/PT). Guest Consultant: Susan Powell, Miss America 1981
· Team Challenge: Miss America’s Got Talent. It’s a talent showdown as the teams perfect a routine and compete against each other.
· Individual Challenge: Rock the Runway, where all of the planning pays off in their final chance to secure a sash.