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In this photo provided by Miss Universe Organization, Kristen Dalton, Miss USA 2009, pre tapes her opening number Tuesday Aug. 18, 2009 for the Miss Universe 2009 competition in Nassau, Bahamas. (AP Photo/Miss Universe Organization, Richard D. Salyer) ** NO SALES **
In this photo provided by Miss Universe Organization, Kristen Dalton, Miss USA 2009, pre tapes her opening number Tuesday Aug. 18, 2009 for the Miss Universe 2009 competition in Nassau, Bahamas. (AP Photo/Miss Universe Organization, Richard D. Salyer) ** NO SALES **
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Miss Switzerland Whitney Toyloy celebrates finishing in the top 10 during the Miss Universe beauty pageant in Nassau, Bahamas, on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009. Also seen are top 15 finalists Miss Puerto Rico Mayra Matos Perez and Miss USA Kristen Dalton.
Miss Switzerland Whitney Toyloy celebrates finishing in the top 10 during the Miss Universe beauty pageant in Nassau, Bahamas, on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009. Also seen are top 15 finalists Miss Puerto Rico Mayra Matos Perez and Miss USA Kristen Dalton.
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Miss USA Kristen Dalton waves from atop a moving float during a parade given for contestants of the 2009 Miss Universe Competition, in Nassau, Bahamas, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009. Miss Universe 2009 will be picked from among participants from 84 countries on Aug. 23. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
Miss USA Kristen Dalton waves from atop a moving float during a parade given for contestants of the 2009 Miss Universe Competition, in Nassau, Bahamas, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009. Miss Universe 2009 will be picked from among participants from 84 countries on Aug. 23. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
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Miss USA Kristen Dalton competes in the swimsuit competition of the Miss Universe beauty pageant in Nassau, Bahamas, on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009. Dalton's score in the swimsuit contest moved her on to the final 10.
Miss USA Kristen Dalton competes in the swimsuit competition of the Miss Universe beauty pageant in Nassau, Bahamas, on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009. Dalton's score in the swimsuit contest moved her on to the final 10.
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Miss USA Kristen Dalton poses after being named a top 15 finalist during the Miss Universe beauty pageant in Nassau, Bahamas, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Miss USA Kristen Dalton poses after being named a top 15 finalist during the Miss Universe beauty pageant in Nassau, Bahamas, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
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Miss USA Kristen Dalton talks with a television reporter during Miss Universe events at Atlantis in Nassau, Bahamas, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009. Miss Universe 2009 will be picked among participants from 84 countries on Aug. 23. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
Miss USA Kristen Dalton talks with a television reporter during Miss Universe events at Atlantis in Nassau, Bahamas, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009. Miss Universe 2009 will be picked among participants from 84 countries on Aug. 23. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
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Miss Uruguay Cinthia D'Ottone, left, and Miss USA Kristen Dalton wave, as Miss Sweden Renate Cerljen sits near them atop a moving float during a parade given for contestants of the 2009 Miss Universe Competition in Nassau, Bahamas, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009. Miss Universe 2009 will be picked from among participants from 84 countries on Aug. 23. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
Miss Uruguay Cinthia D'Ottone, left, and Miss USA Kristen Dalton wave, as Miss Sweden Renate Cerljen sits near them atop a moving float during a parade given for contestants of the 2009 Miss Universe Competition in Nassau, Bahamas, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009. Miss Universe 2009 will be picked from among participants from 84 countries on Aug. 23. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
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Miss Australia Rachael Finch is greeted as she enters a restaurant at the Atlantis resort the day before the Miss Universe beauty pageant in Nassau, Bahamas, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009. Miss USA Kristen Dalton walks behind. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
Miss Australia Rachael Finch is greeted as she enters a restaurant at the Atlantis resort the day before the Miss Universe beauty pageant in Nassau, Bahamas, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009. Miss USA Kristen Dalton walks behind. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
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Left to right, front row, Miss Italy Laura Valenti, Miss USA Kristen Dalton, and Miss Great Britain Clair Cooper prepare themselves before rehearsing a dance number in preparation for the 2009 Miss Universe Competition in Nassau, Bahamas, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009. Back at right is Miss Spain Estibaliz Pereira Rabade. Miss Universe 2009 will be picked from among participants from 84 countries on Aug. 23. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
Left to right, front row, Miss Italy Laura Valenti, Miss USA Kristen Dalton, and Miss Great Britain Clair Cooper prepare themselves before rehearsing a dance number in preparation for the 2009 Miss Universe Competition in Nassau, Bahamas, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009. Back at right is Miss Spain Estibaliz Pereira Rabade. Miss Universe 2009 will be picked from among participants from 84 countries on Aug. 23. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
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Miss Universe contestants dance at the beginning of the Miss Universe beauty pageant in Nassau, Bahamas, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
Miss Universe contestants dance at the beginning of the Miss Universe beauty pageant in Nassau, Bahamas, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
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Miss USA Kristen Dalton (right) congratulates Miss Puerto Rico Mayra Matos Perez as she is named as a top five finalist during the Miss Universe beauty pageant in Nassau, Bahamas, on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009. Dalton finished in the top 10. Miss Venezuela was crowned Miss Universe.
Miss USA Kristen Dalton (right) congratulates Miss Puerto Rico Mayra Matos Perez as she is named as a top five finalist during the Miss Universe beauty pageant in Nassau, Bahamas, on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009. Dalton finished in the top 10. Miss Venezuela was crowned Miss Universe.
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Miss USA Kristen Dalton competes in the evening gown competition at the Miss Universe beauty pageant in Nassau, Bahamas, on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009. Dalton finished in the top 10.
Miss USA Kristen Dalton competes in the evening gown competition at the Miss Universe beauty pageant in Nassau, Bahamas, on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009. Dalton finished in the top 10.
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Miss USA Kristen Dalton (right) comforts Miss Switzerland Whitney Toyloy, who was feeling ill, during the Miss Universe beauty pageant in Nassau, Bahamas, on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009.
Miss USA Kristen Dalton (right) comforts Miss Switzerland Whitney Toyloy, who was feeling ill, during the Miss Universe beauty pageant in Nassau, Bahamas, on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009.
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Miss Puerto Rico Mayra Matos Perez (center) celebrates with Miss USA Kristen Dalton after making it into the top 10 during the Miss Universe beauty pageant in Nassau, Bahamas, on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009. At left is Miss Switzerland Whitney Toyloy.
Miss Puerto Rico Mayra Matos Perez (center) celebrates with Miss USA Kristen Dalton after making it into the top 10 during the Miss Universe beauty pageant in Nassau, Bahamas, on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009. At left is Miss Switzerland Whitney Toyloy.
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