The 59th Miss Universe pageant was held at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on August 23, 2010. The show, televised live on NBC, was hosted by multi-platinum superstar singer and season three winner of NBC's "The Celebrity Apprentice" Bret Michaels and Natalie Morales, NBC's "Today" show co-host and correspondent and televised live on NBC. The panel of judges included celebrities Chris Angel, William Baldwin, Shiela E., Tamron Hall, Evan Lysacek, Chazz Palminteri, Chynna Phillips, Jane Seymour and Niki Taylor.
"When you combine the world's most beautiful women, bikinis, a rock star, and a panel of top celebrity judges, you have a recipe for success," said Donald J. Trump in a press statement.
Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete was crowned Miss Universe 2010 by Miss Universe 2009 Stefani,a Fernandez. The Miss Universe First runner-up was Miss Jamaica Yendi Phillipps and second runner-up was Miss Australia Jesinta Campbell.
The celebrity panel of judges included: Criss Angel, illusionist and mystifier; William Baldwin, actor, producer and writer; Sheila E, world-renowned percussionist and drummer; Tamron Hall, anchor of "MSNBC Live"; Evan Lysacek, 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist and 2009 World Figure Skating Champion; Chazz Palminteri, Oscar nominated actor and director best known for his work in A Bronx Tale; Chynna Phillips, American singer and actress; Jane Seymour, multiple Emmy and Golden Globe winner and Niki Taylor international supermodel.
John Legend & The Roots performed during the evening gown competition. During the swimsuit competition, Viva ELVIS by Cirque du Soleil performed a medley of songs from the hit show which can be seen exclusively at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Attached to this article are pictures released by Miss Universe of Donald Trump backstage, Bret Michaels and Natalie Morales on stage and the panel of judges.
Bret MIchaels hired as Celebrity Apprentice by Donald Trump
Miss Universe 2010 - pictures of 10 finalists in evening gowns
Jimena Navarrete of Mexico crowned Miss Universe 2010
Miss Universe 2010 - pictures of 15 finalists in swimsuits
Miss Universe 2010 - pictures from the red carpet
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