Audrey Eckert of Nebraska was crowned Miss USA on Friday, October 24, winning the 74th edition of the pageant. Miss New Jersey, Ivy Harrington, was named first runner-up, while Chantia McIntyre of Oregon was second runner-up. Eckert beat out 50 other contestants at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada.

Miss USA Audrey Eckert's Career

A report published by Business Insider states that Eckert studied business administration at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and, according to her Miss USA bio, was a member of the Husker Cheer Squad there. Eckert, now working as the social media and marketing coordinator for the Thai handbag brand, Sapan, will represent the United States at the Miss Universe pageant in November.

Miss USA Controversy

According to CNN, Eckert was crowned by current Mi

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