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April 21, 2016

NEW YORK -- If you haven't been picked for Miss USA this year, don't throw away your swimsuit. The beauty contest is turning to the public to find a wild-card contestant. The Miss Universe Organization said Wednesday it will conduct an online search for a candidate to join the 51 contestants from all 50 states and the District of Columbia for the live June 5 telecast on Fox...

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Miss USA co-host Todd Newton and Alex Weherley direct the ceremonies during the 2015 Miss USA pageant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Miss USA co-host Todd Newton and Alex Weherley direct the ceremonies during the 2015 Miss USA pageant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Derick E. Hingle ~ Associated Press

NEW YORK -- If you haven't been picked for Miss USA this year, don't throw away your swimsuit.

The beauty contest is turning to the public to find a wild-card contestant.

The Miss Universe Organization said Wednesday it will conduct an online search for a candidate to join the 51 contestants from all 50 states and the District of Columbia for the live June 5 telecast on Fox.

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To be considered, hopefuls should post three photos or videos on Instagram and Twitter using the hashtag #FindingMiss52 and explain why they would be a worthy candidate.

A panel then will select 10 finalists based on creativity, personality and a web interview.

Fans can weigh in beginning May 10 by voting on Twitter or at the Miss USA site.

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