Hosted by Rebecca Day in Columbus, Georgia, this broadcast covers the senior-division preliminary Fun Fashion competition at the sixth anniversary of America’s Ideal Miss. Junior Teen, Teen, and Miss contestants take turns on the runway in colorful looks, using confident poses, turns, and flowing fabric to show personal style and stage presence. After the competition, delegates return for special awards, including Volunteer Service, Academic Achievement, Community Service, on-stage question, active wear, and swimsuit. On-stage question winners are Mia Merren of Florida (Junior Teen), Addison Wells of Georgia (Teen), and Jayah Maria of Old North State (Miss). Active wear winners are Blakley Davis of Alabama, Mia Panagua of Coastal Carolina, and Jayah Maria Howard of Old North State; swimsuit winners are Piper Smith of Tri-State, Joy Tucker of Virginia, and Brooklyn Pedigo of Tennessee. Interview had already taken place, while evening gown and the national crowning were still ahead; no overall 2026 national titleholder is announced here.
