Miss USA 1984 was the 33rd Miss USA pageant, televised live from Lakeland Civic Auditorium, Lakeland, Florida on May 17, 1984. At the conclusion of the final competition, Mai Shanley of New Mexico was crowned Miss USA 1984.[1] The outgoing titleholder was Julie Hayek of California.
| Miss USA 1984 | |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 1984 |
| Presenters | Bob Barker |
| Venue | Lakeland Civic Auditorium, Lakeland, Florida |
| Broadcaster | |
| Entrants | 53 |
| Placements | 10 |
| Debuts | |
| Winner | Mai Shanley New Mexico |
| Congeniality | Diane Gadoury New Hampshire |
| Photogenic | Laura Shaw Texas |
The pageant was hosted by Bob Barker.[1] It was the first time the pageant had been held in Florida since 1971, the last time the pageant had been held in its old home of Miami Beach.
In an odd occurrence, both women in the top two had previously competed at Miss America, neither one of whom placed at that pageant.
Results
Placements
| Final results | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss USA 1984 | |
| 1st Runner-Up |
|
| 2nd Runner-Up | |
| 3rd Runner-Up | |
| 4th Runner-Up |
|
| Top 10 |
|
Judges
- Jim Craig
- Anna Colon
- Ralph Wolfe Cowan
- Anne Kirstin Clenshaw
- Billy Hufsey
- Kim Seelbrede, Miss USA 1981 from Ohio[1]
- Tony Dorsett[1]
- David Mason Daniels
- Catherine Hickland
- Irving Mansfield[1]
- Vicki Lawrence[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "New Miss USA credits win to lucky Irish ancestry". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Associated Press. May 18, 1984. p. 33. Retrieved 21 July 2023.