Miss USA pageant to stream live after NBC, Univision drop out

Miss USA beauty pageant will be streamed live on July 12 after NBC and Univision dropped out as TV partners.

The three-hour event will be available for viewing online on their official web page. The live stream is a last-ditch effort to salvage viewership of the pageant, set to take place in Baton Rouge, Louisiana , reported Variety.

The drama surrounding the Miss USA telecast began last week when Univision cancelled its planned telecast on the heels of disparaging remarks about Mexican immigrants made by Donald Trump who co-owns the Miss USA/Miss Universe franchise with NBC. 

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