Johnny’s interview about Miss USA Pageant, his first song & his future plan

Johnny was in the Miss USA beauty pageant as one of the judges last Sunday ( May 16).
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We’ve been watching all his media appearances including red carpet and this is also no exception.

Seems like beauty pageants are considered as silly by many people especially for Miss USA. I wonder why ??

I have watched only Miss World beauty pageant when I was a teenager twice when it happened to be on TV In Japan and I was interested in each country’s Miss beauty at that time.

But I’ve never watched Miss USA or Miss America, because I’m usually more interested in something else than watching TV shows.

He also had appearance in Larry King show for the Miss USA. Interesting thing for me was Donald Trump who is a master of marketing, who is one of the most successful and the richest people in the USA selected Johnny as one of the judges for Miss USA which he owns.

Since Donald Trump became owner Miss USA, the ratings went up while Miss America’s rating seems went down.

I don’t know much about behind the scene of red carpet but I think Johnny was getting many good opportunities which can help to learn many things.

I personally love to see beautiful ladies and girls, so I don’t have a problem for it , the only thing is if they choose everyone looks like same such as Barbie dolls, with no originality, no character , I would be easy to get bored.

Ray was more care for who won and whether he agree or not. After watching beauty pageants in the past, he didn’t watch it for a long time because he never agreed with the results of who won, when he happened to see it on TV.

" Question : Johnny, everyone is talking about your "bird jacket" that was styled by Rachel Zoe (stylist to celebrities like Jennifer Garner and Kate Hudson). Tell us about the jacket: "
" Johnny : "It was pretty giant. It was supposed to be kind of funny. I was judging a pageant - I wanted to have fun and make a statement."

It was funny, and I thought it was very Johnny. Peacock theme ? Lol
His throwing kiss gesture, shaking his shoulder, were charming and natural as usual.

But I loved his second outfit with the gold headband.

"Question : Who were your favorite contestants? "

"Johnny : Miss Michigan for her presence and Miss Pennsylvania because she's from my state and she's beautiful."

I thought Miss Michigan was the most charming and had big impact from first round to me and we agreed with the result. Nice to hear she was also one of his favorite contestants.

I liked her walking, was natural and rhythmic. My husband also agreed with the result. This is the first time he agreed with the winner of those major beauty pageants. He also liked Miss Oregon, Miss Virginia, and Miss Wyoming.

after Miss Michigan, I also liked Miss Virginia’s face who is kind of cute .

Silly or not, I love to see any kind of beauty, that’s one of the reasons I’m a Johnny fan.

"Question : What was it like to judge instead of being judged?"

" Johnny : It was different. Most people think it's about crazy families and girls practicing their smiles, but it's more than that. It was like judging the Olympics. Girls have worked their whole lives for this and the title can change their life. [Judging] is a big responsibility. There is money and a lot at stake."

Very interesting comment. It’s good to hear the review from people who actually experienced for it because they know more than anyone who has no experience.

He might be thinking his personal situation as a figure skater. And it’s good to think from the people who are judged ’s situation and Johnny is smart to know about it.

"Question : Before the pageant you were in Los Angeles recording your first song, "Dirty Love." How was that experience and what can you tell us about the song? "

"Johnny : I really sing and without a lot of tuning. I know I'm not a legitimate singer and I won't have a long career in music, but I enjoyed it..."Dirty Love" is a dance/pop track. I hope it will be released mid-summer. It is about my relationship with people and the media. You scratch each other's backs and then go for the throat. This is me talking back. I'm smarter than I get credit for and I can beat you at your own game."

Ha ha , it’s my new favorite of his quote. I will buy it. Can’t wait !

"Question : Will we see you competing this fall in the Grand Prix Series? "

"Johnny : I'm enjoying life. I want to skate, but if I am not prepared for next season I will let my fans know at the beginning of the summer. Worse comes to worse I will take next year off and re-asses."

I’m glad to hear he is enjoying his life now. I personally don’t feel he will continue to compete.
My guess is his decision is still up and down and is not stable depending on his feeling.
But I also think his decision is almost made after Olympics seeing what he has been doing after Olympics.

I don’t have hope to him to compete anymore unless the COP mathematical system changes, and unless they would have judges who have more background knowledge for artistry and scores fairly with no political connection. I prefer to see him on ice shows, if possible he will start his own ice shows.

Johnny hasn’t been taking vacation since 2008, mentally, physically not much rest since then, I think it’s good to have vacation and take a break.

He had been mentioning he will compete until Vancouver Olympics 2010 after Torino Olympics 2006, so I’m not surprised to hear if he announced his retire from competitions now.

It’s also amazed me what he has been doing in such a short time, besides all the media appearances, and the red carpets, commentator for men & ladies skating Worlds, created two new ice show numbers “ Bad Romance “ and “ Heartbroken“ and attending ice shows , book publishing , recording his song, judge at Miss USA.
He also had many opportunities during the time, and met many celebrities.
I think it’s great for him to experience many things for his future.

Hope he will have fun during the break.

Great interview !

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