Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™

LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

First gay candidate is competing Miss America Contest

Erin O'Flaherty, first gay candidate competing in Miss America Contest

Erin O'Flaherty, first gay candidate competing in Miss America Contest Source: AP/Mel Evans

The first openly gay candidate is competing this weekend in the Miss America contest, a first in the competition's 95-year-history.


Published

Source: SBS



Share this with family and friends


The first openly gay candidate is competing this weekend in the Miss America contest, a first in the competition's 95-year-history.


Erin O'Flaherty represents the Midwestern state of Missouri.

 

The 23 year old says it's a significant milestone.

 


Latest podcast episodes

Follow SBS Khmer

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service

Watch now