Audrey Eckert represented Nebraska, United States at Miss USA 2025, competed against 50 other candidates at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada, USA on October 24, 2025 and won the title. She crowned her successor Justus Kelley of Virginia, USA at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, Florida, United States on August 27, 2026.
Miss USA 2026 results
| beauty pageant: Miss USA international membership: Miss Universe national director: Thomas Brodeur |
| edition: 75th date: August 27, 2026 venue: Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Miami, Florida, United States candidates: 51 broadcasters: iWant TV, Queen Beauty Network |
| hosts: Ian Ziering, Kenya Moore correspondents: Andreia Gibau, Dani Walker, Noelia Voigt |
WINNERS
| PLACEMENT | 2026 | 2025 |
| Miss USA | Justus Kelley Virginia | Audrey Eckert Nebraska |
| 1st runner-up | Aileen Cerchiara Florida | Ivy Harrington New Jersey |
| 2nd runner-up | Elizabeth Voight Pennsylvania | Chantéa McIntyre Oregon |
| 3rd runner-up | Madeline Erickson Iowa | Taylor Lauren Davis Texas |
| 4th runner-up | Alayzia Christopher Utah | Mary Sickler Nevada |
FINALISTS
| PLACEMENT | NAME (STATE) |
| Top 5 | Aileen Cerchiara (Florida) Madeline Erickson (Iowa) Elizabeth Voight (Pennsylvania) Alayzia Christopher (Utah) Justus Kelley (Virginia) |
| Top 10 | Jordyn Owen (Colorado) Jaeden Hamelly (Connecticut) Emily Lenser (Nebraska) Natalie Bode (Nevada) Jenna Dykstra (New York) |
| Top 20 | Kaitlyn Humphrey (Arizona) Acacia McBride (California) Eniolá Oke (Indiana) Madilynn Becker (Kansas) Brijet Finister (Kentucky) Ella Clark (Louisiana) Rachel Betterley (Minnesota) Lisbeth Fernández (Montana) Victoria Vesce (South Carolina) Cara Rgnonti (New Mexico) |
SPECIAL AWARDS
| AWARD | CANDIDATE |
| Miss Congeniality | |
| Miss Photogenic | Acacia McBride California |
| Best in Swimsuit | Justus Kelley Virginia |
| Best State Costume | Katie Tetreault Idaho |
| People’s Choice | 1. Ella Clark Louisiana 2. Madilynn Becker Kansas 3. Jordyn Owen Colorado |
| FLIXXE Ambassador | Annamaria Thomas Oklahoma |
| Westgate Resorts Ambassador | Lisbeth Fernández Montana |
| Cheslie Kryst Award Best in Interview | Maddie Erickson Iowa |
| Chelsie Smith Award Winner | Amber Uhler Michigan |
JUDGES
- Angelica Nwandu
- Deshauna Barber-Echols
- Madison Anderson
- Mia Michaels
- Michelle McLean
- Steven Grossman
Miss Universe
On November 21, 2025, Eckert represented the U.S. at Miss Universe 2025 and competed against 119 other candidates at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand. She finished in the Top 30.
As Miss USA 2026, Kelley will represent the U.S. at Miss Universe 2026 at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico on November 24, 2026. It is the 75th edition of the international beauty pageant currently owned by JKN Global Group and Legacy Holding Group USA Inc.
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