Pageant Shows

King of the crown is the runaway hit on TLC. King of The Crown features Cyrus Frakes and his staff at "Gowns and Crowns" as they navigate through the hilarious and heartwarming world of pageant coaching.

KOTC gives an interesting look into a previously unseen world of the actual coaching which goes behind these extravagant productions. A MUST see for any pageant fan/contestant/judge/dad...whatever!!

Wednesdays @ 9/8c. Get the schedule.




“Gown Crazy”, is one-hour special starring “Project Runway” Season Three alumnus Johnathan Kayne Gillaspie (yes, that’s spelled right). Fans will remember him as the fast-talking Southern charmer with an unapologetic passion for pageant dresses. “Gown Crazy” follows the designer at his sprawling Oklahoma home-studio as he juggles finishing dresses and talent costumes for Miss Oklahoma contestants while also planning a charity fashion show in his backyard.

TLC will air Kayne's special one more time on October 30th at 9pm to test for a series. So all pageant fans unite! Let's make TLC the pageant channel!!


On any given weekend, on stages across the country, little girls and boys parade around wearing makeup, false eyelashes, spray tans and fake hair to be judged on their beauty, personality and costumes. Toddlers and Tiaras follows families on their quest for sparkly crowns, big titles, and lots of cash.

Watch Toddlers & Tiaras, Wednesdays on TLC at 10/9c. Get the schedule.

Pageant Interview Questions

Here are some great interview questions to help you prepare for your pageant

Who is your hero? (seriously I’ve had this question asked in some form or another in any pageant)

If you could have dinner with one person dead or alive who would it be and why?

What is the one thing you would change about yourself?

What is your greatest asset?

If you could describe yourself as a color what would it be/why?

Do you think plastic surgery should be outlawed?

What would the title of your autobiography be and why?

If you could change one thing about your school what would it be?

What is your most embarrassing moment?

Would you rather be smart or pretty and why?

Do you think professional athletes are overpaid?

How would your friends describe you?

What is your passion?

What is your dream job?

What is your favorite childhood memory?

What does family mean for you?

What is your lifetime ambition?

What are your plans after school?

When you look into the mirror, what do you see?

Why did you enter this pageant?

Which TV Program best describes your life?

If you could have one super-power what would it be and why?

What makes you unique?

How have you overcome adversity in your life?

What is the greatest challenge facing young women today?

When do you feel the most like yourself?

What is the best thing about living in the 21st Century?

How do you feel about texting and driving?

How do you feel about the no smoking bill being introduced in NC in the new year?

A list of current events that contestants should study up on, before their interview.

· Guantanamo Bay

· The controversy of Obama being the keynote speaker at the Notre Dame graduation and

· the NYC flyover

· Oklahoma posting the ten commandments in front of the state Capitol.

· Gay marriage

· The Economy/stimulus package/unemployment/Foreclosures

· Swine Flu

· Auto industry

· Banking bailouts

· Anything with the word "Green" next to it --green energy, green living, carbon footprint--,

· Obama's appointment to the Supreme Court

- Obama winning the Nobel Prize

The Perfect Pageant Shoe

The search for the perfect pageant shoe is one that troubles the minds of pageant girls all across the world.

I have found my perfect pageant match with designer Johnathan Kayne. His shoes are the most practical, comfortable and for the most part budget friendly for any girl. I own 2 of his shoes already and am HOPING for more.

The Charleston
The Charleston is the PERFECT pageant shoe for swimsuit. Girls are staring to shy away from the taupe shoes for swimsuit and are looking towards a clear heel to "elongate" the line of their legs. These have perfect lining (which i believe is suede) to prevent foot slippage and the plastic straps across the top keep you perfectly in place. The platform in the front is small enough not to look silly on stage but big enough to make this 4" heel ridiculously comfortable. And they are SO reasonably priced at $60.




Austria
The Austria is the perfect "opening number" or "appearance" shoe. It has the same lining that prevents your foot from slipping around and the arch is just at the perfect angle so that you can wear them for hours on end and not feel a thing! Swarovski Austrian Crystals make this shoe stand out without being gaudy and is SURE to get you noticed on stage.





Sahara
This is the perfect "suit" or interview shoe. It it the perfect blend of modernity and sophistication with that perfect height of heel and color to match any outfit you have. This one is also reasonably priced at $69








JUNO
From the Miss USA to the Miss Universe stage...platforms are IN!. THIS is your PERFECT evening gown shoe. Jonathan Kayne matches all of the elements of the perfect shoe (the austria) into a show stopping 4 1/2 inch platform shoe that is sure to make the smallest girl look like a glamazon. This is the "grandaddy" of all pageant shoes. Expect to see these on winners feet across the country.
***at $190 you definitely get what you pay for, do not fear paying this much for one of JK's designs, as they are undoubtedly worth it.
I have tried this shoe on and it it just incredible, and I am willing to sell my soul for it--- save my pageant budget won't allow for this pair of shoes


Johnathan Kayne is currently vying to get on the Oprah show to showcase his talents as a pageant guru and designer.

Help him out by going to https://www.oprah.com/plugform.jsp?plugId=220 and telling her that Johnathan Kayne ROCKS







until later
The Pageant Girl

The Wonders of Butt Glue

So after spending $550 on a competition Jayme Shaw swimsuit, I noticed that it was giving me a wedgie in the back as I practiced.

I was thus informed that No!! You don't just go out there bare! You have to wear Butt glue.

Yes. Butt Glue.

This little product holds your suit in place (firmly) as the name suggests and prevents that dreaded wedgie on stage.

Who would've ever known!

But pageant girls beware!! Once on, it has a tendency to take your tan OFF once removed. A little baby wipe backstage will aid in the removal of the glue from your toosh!


Stay tuned for more pageant insider secrets as I prepare for my state pageant!