Miss USA 2011: Californian girl Alyssa Campanella beats Miss Tennessee Ashley Durham
Are they still best friends Californian girl beats her blonde buddy to win Miss USA… after a tricky question about legalising pot
9:39 AM on 20th June 2011
Close pals: Miss Tennessee and Miss California struck up a close friendship during the contest, but will it last
Moment of glory: Miss California Alyssa Campanella can barely contain the tears as she is crowned Miss America by last year”s winner Rima Fakih
So nearly there: Third-placed Miss Alabama Madeline Mitchell, left, is handed a bouquet as Miss California, right, and Miss Tennessee, Ashley Durham hug each other nervously
Sweet sixteen: The finalists flaunt their amazing figures in the swimwear section of the contest
Awesome foursome: The final four in the Vegas contest, from left, Miss California, Miss Tennessee, Miss Texas and Miss Alabama,
Tense moments: In the bikini segment, four of the contestants, including the winner Miss California Alyssa Campanella, second right, await the judges decision
Incoming, out going: Miss California Alyssa Campanella replaces last year”s winner, the sultry Rima Fakih
Glittering affair: Miss USA hosts Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic introduce the contestants in the pageant on Sunday evening)