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Miss USA Pageants Move to Streaming on Queen Beauty Network

8/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Miss USA organization announced the pageants will move from The CW to streaming.
Miss USA and Miss Teen USA will stream on Queen Beauty Network Aug. 24-27 in Miami.
Thom Brodeur secured a ten-year exclusive rights deal, replacing Laylah Rose.
Brittany Boltinhouse lost her Miss North Carolina USA title on Aug. 5, with Myla Hadley taking over.
Brittany Boltinhouse hired lawyer Patrick Mincey for anticipated legal action after conduct violations.

History

Historical Context

After Donald Trump bought the Miss Universe Organization in 1996, the pageants moved from CBS to NBC in the early 2000s and later to streaming platforms. Following JKN Global Group’s 2022 acquisition, a ten-year rights deal led by Thom Brodeur shifted Miss USA from The CW to the Queen Beauty Network, reflecting the industry’s push toward digital monetization and new contract disputes.

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Story summary

Miss USA organization announced the pageants will move from The CW to streaming.
Miss USA and Miss Teen USA will stream on Queen Beauty Network Aug. 24-27 in Miami.
Thom Brodeur secured a ten-year exclusive rights deal, replacing Laylah Rose.
Brittany Boltinhouse lost her Miss North Carolina USA title on Aug. 5, with Myla Hadley taking over.
Brittany Boltinhouse hired lawyer Patrick Mincey for anticipated legal action after conduct violations.

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