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Last Updated ( Friday, 28 December 2012 )
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Olivia Culpo became Miss USA 2012 Sunday night during the 61st annual pageant
after winning support for her comments about transgender pageant contestants.
The Miss USA pageant was held Sunday night at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino
in Las Vegas, Nevada. Presided over by Donald Trump, the 51 contestant pageant
was narrowed down slowly to just five by the time the final question round came
about.
One of the most controversial questions asked was given to eventual winner
Olivia Culpo, of Rhode Island. Culpo was passed the "special" question submitted
by fans via Twitter: "Would it be fair if a transgender woman won the Miss USA
title?"
Culpo gave a sympathetic answer to those who might feel opposed to transgender
contestants, but explained that as for herself she was open to competing against
a transgender contestant.
"I do think it would be fair ..." Culpo remarked.
She admitted that some people "might be apprehensive" because traditionally the
competition was open only to those naturally born female. However, she went on
to explain, "There are so many people who have a need to change for a happier
life. I do accept that because I believe it's a free country."
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