Miss Teen USA has officially removed the bathing suit category from its pageant. The switch is aimed at “highlighting a healthy lifestyle” for younger viewers, said Michael Antinoro, the head of original content at IMG, a talent agency that last year bought the Miss Universe Organization, including Miss Teen USA, a contest for 14- to 19-year-old girls.
But there are no plans to remove the controversial, swimsuit category from the organization’s competitions for adult women, Miss USA. and Miss Universe, he said in a telephone interview. (LIB)