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    Miss USA Olivia Culpo steps out as she is named one of the final 16 contestants during the Miss Universe pageant, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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    Miss Mexico Karina Gonzalez reacts as she is announced as one of the final 16 contestants during the Miss Universe pageant, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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    Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, center, is congratulated by other contestants after being crowned as Miss Universe during the Miss Universe competition, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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    Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, center, smiles for the television camera as she is congratulated by other contestants after being crowned as Miss Universe during the Miss Universe competition, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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    Venezuela's Irene Sofia Esser Quintero reacts as she is named one of the final 16 contestants during the Miss Universe pageant, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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    Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, right, reacts as she is announced as the new Miss Universe over first runner-up Miss Philippines, Janine Tugonon, left, during the Miss Universe competition, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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    Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, right, reacts and hugs first runner-up, Miss Philippines, Janine Tugonon, after being crowned Miss Universe during the Miss Universe competition, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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    Contestants from 89 countries stand on the stage behind hosts Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic at the start of the Miss Universe pageant, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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    Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, left, adjusts her tiara after being crowned the new Miss Universe as Miss Universe 2011, Leila Lopes, of Angola, right, looks on, during the Miss Universe competition, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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    In this photo provided by the Miss Universe Organization, Miss Universe Organization co-owner Donald Trump performs during the opening of the 2012 Miss Universe Competition, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Miss Universe Organization, Valerie Macon)
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    Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, left, is crowned Miss Universe during the Miss Universe competition, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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    LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 19: Miss Philippines 2012, Janine Tugonon (L), and Miss USA 2012, Olivia Culpo, wait for the judges' final decision during the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 19, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Culpo went on to be crowned the new Miss Universe and Tugonon was the first runner-up. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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    LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 19: Miss Philippines 2012, Janine Tugonon (L), and Miss USA 2012, Olivia Culpo, wait for the judges' final decision during the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 19, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Culpo went on to be crowned the new Miss Universe and Tugonon was the first runner-up. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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    LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 19: Miss USA 2012, Olivia Culpo, is named a top 10 finalist during the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 19, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Culpo went on to be crowned the new Miss Universe. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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    LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 19: Miss USA 2012, Olivia Culpo, competes in the evening gown competition during the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 19, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Culpo went on to be crowned the new Miss Universe. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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    LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 19: Miss USA 2012, Olivia Culpo, competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 19, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Culpo went on to be crowned the new Miss Universe. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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    LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 19: Miss USA 2012, Olivia Culpo (C), is congratulated by other contestants after being named the 2012 Miss Universe during the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 19, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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    LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 19: Miss USA 2012, Olivia Culpo, is named a top 10 finalist during the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 19, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Culpo went on to be crowned the new Miss Universe. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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    LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 19: Miss USA 2012, Olivia Culpo, touches her crown after being named the 2012 Miss Universe during the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 19, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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    LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 19: Miss USA 2012, Olivia Culpo, waves after being named the 2012 Miss Universe during the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 19, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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    LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 19: Miss USA 2012, Olivia Culpo (L), reacts as she is crowned the 2012 Miss Universe by Leila Lopes, Miss Universe 2011, during the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 19, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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    LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 19: (L-R) Miss USA 2012, Olivia Culpo, is crowned the 2012 Miss Universe by Leila Lopes, Miss Universe 2011, as Logan West, Miss Teen USA 2012, looks on during the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 19, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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    LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 19: (L-R) Miss USA 2012, Olivia Culpo, is crowned the 2012 Miss Universe by Leila Lopes, Miss Universe 2011, as Logan West, Miss Teen USA 2012, looks on during the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 19, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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    LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 19: Miss USA 2012, Olivia Culpo, competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 19, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Culpo went on to be crowned the new Miss Universe. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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    LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 19: Miss USA 2012, Olivia Culpo (L), reacts as she is crowned the 2012 Miss Universe by Leila Lopes, Miss Universe 2011, during the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 19, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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    LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 19: Miss Philippines 2012, Janine Tugonon, (L) looks on as Miss USA 2012, Olivia Culpo, reacts after being named a top 10 finalist during the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 19, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Culpo went on to be crowned the new Miss Universe and Tugonon was the first runner-up. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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    LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 19: Miss USA 2012, Olivia Culpo, competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 19, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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    Melinda Bam, Miss South Africa, competes in the swimsuit portion of the Miss Universe competition, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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    Miss Peru, Nicole Faveron, walks the stage during the swimsuit portion of the Miss Universe competition, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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    Miss France, Marie Payet, takes center stage as one of the final 16 contestants during the Miss Universe competition, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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    Renae Ayris, Miss Australia, walks the stage during the swimsuit portion of the Miss Universe competition, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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    Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon takes center stage as one of the final 16 contestants during the Miss Universe pageant, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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    Shilpa Singh, Miss India, walks the stage during the swimsuit portion of the Miss Universe competition, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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    Miss Brazil, Gabriela Markus, walks the stage during the swimsuit portion of the Miss Universe competition, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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    The remaining five contestants, from left, Miss Brazil, Gabriela Markus; Miss USA, Olivia Culpo; Miss Australia, Renae Ayris; Miss Philippines, Janine Tugonon; and Miss Venezuela, Irene Sofia Esser Quintero; stand together during the Miss Universe competition, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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    Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, waves to the crowd after being crowned Miss Universe during the Miss Universe competition, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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