This was the second consecutive year that the pageant was held in Baltimore, although the venue changed from the Hippodrome Theater to the larger 1st Mariner Arena.[3][4] Delegates arrived in the city on 2 April 2006, and were involved in three weeks of events, appearances and preliminary competitions before the final competition.[4] This included a trip to New York City to attend a book launch for The Miss Universe Guide to Beauty and make media appearances on Regis and Kathy, The Early Show and Total Request Live.[5][6]
There were two sets of judges: one for the preliminary competition (held on April 14), and another for the final night of competition (April 21). The latter judges decided who won the Miss USA title.
Preliminary judges
Jeff Kimbell – businessman involved in lobbying, political strategy, real estate, and entertainment.
Kerry Cavanaugh – North American brand manager for CoverGirl cosmetics.
Arnold Williams – manager of Abrams, Foster, Nole & William (based in Pennsylvania) since 1993.
Robb Merrit – Vice President of a commercial real estate developer based in Baltimore, MD.
Rhona Gaff – Vice President at the Trump Organization and is best known as the woman who rings Apprentice candidates each morning to give candidate their directions.
White, Tanika (2006-04-02). "Miss USA charms city, again: Contestants arrive today as pageant returns to Baltimore in a bigger venue". The Baltimore Sun.
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