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Miss California Crown | 05/12/2009 7:55 am

Carrie Prejean Still Miss California, Though Runner-Up Tami Farrell Crowned 'Ambassador'

Miss California pageant officials say Prejean hasn’t been living up to her responsibilites; Tami Farrell named new Miss California Ambassador.
By The Staff at wowOwow.com
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Donald Trump scheduled a press conference today to determine Miss California Carrie Prejean’s fate.

Pageant officials said Monday that Prejean hasn’t been living up to her responsibilities — which is why yesterday they named runner-up Tami Farrell the new Miss California Ambassador. While they didn’t exactly replace Prejean as Miss California — that’s ultimately Trump’s decision as Miss USA contest owner — their actions showed their obvious irritation with the beauty queen.

California pageant official Shanna Moakler said Prejean lied her way to the win.

"She entered the contest under false pretense," said Moakler. "Accepting the title comes with the responsibility to represent everyone in her state, not just those who share her opinion."

The press conferences came after topless photos of the 21-year-old surfaced on the Internet, which is a violation of her Miss California contract. 

This morning, TMZ stated they have obtained more racy photographs of Prejean. This time, they have posted them on their website. The photographs, according to the entertainment website, were taken last year. Scandalous photographs aren’t the only issue jeopardizing Prejean’s reign. Contest officials are also investigating whether Prejean violated her contract by making public appearances with groups opposed to same-sex marriage.

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Libra Lady
From the sounds of Trump’s interview last night….I think she will have her crown taken away…..we shall see…..
By Libra Lady on 05/12/2009 8:06 am
C Hardy

If she lied on her application then yes she should have her crown taken awayfor those reasons only.  She should not have her crown taken away b/c of her answer to gay marriage, that is wrong, she is entitled just like the rest of us to her own opinion and beliefs. 

By C Hardy on 05/12/2009 8:37 am
Mel Berg
I could care less if she keeps her title or not. I think this story is old and boring….move on
By Mel Berg on 05/12/2009 8:55 am
Sherry Dale
I would normally be with you Mel (care-less) but unfortunately she went to school with my son so our city and high school is a bit embarrassed. We went from proud to devestated.
By Sherry Dale on 05/12/2009 9:06 am
Libra Lady
Trump will not remove the crown….he said she there was nothing wrong with the pictures, and she answered the question the same as obama….thank you Trump for speaking up and making the right decision. 
By Libra Lady on 05/12/2009 10:21 am
Slinky Binx
She broke her contract so she should be out.  The Donald kept her because she is getting him ratings.  No other reason.  He thinks she’s going to keep being controversial, getting in the news, and of course, getting him ratings to make the $$$$.  
By Slinky Binx on 05/12/2009 11:59 am
L. C.
Congratulations!
By L. C. on 05/12/2009 10:26 pm
Mommy Dearest

What the heck is a California Ambassador, dahlings? 

I think this "Miss California" should be named "Miss Cryogenics," my dears, as she seems to be able to keep this story alive loooooong after it should have died, doesn’t she? 

By Mommy Dearest on 05/13/2009 9:32 am