Southeast Missouri pageant to be featured on tonight's 'Toddlers and Tiaras'

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Southeast Missouri viewers of "Toddlers and Tiaras" may spot children and parents they know on tonight's episode of the TLC reality show.

According to TLC's official website, the episode will follow the Show-Me Smiles Fantasy Pageant in Bernie, Mo., which was taped in December. The episode first aired Wednesday at 9 p.m., but will repeat at 11 p.m. today and 2 p.m. July 28 on TLC.

The episode description said: "Haley, 8, is an out of this world competitor with an unforgettable father/daughter performance, but will Lexie, 9, stand in her way? Meanwhile, Olivia, 4, may shock them all."

"Toddlers and Tiaras" follows girls and boys and their families on their quest for sparkly crowns, big titles and lots of cash at pageants across the country. According to the show's website, "the preparation is intense as it gets down to the final week before the pageant. From hair and nail appointments, to finishing touches on gowns and suits, to numerous coaching sessions or rehearsals, each child preps for their performance. But once at the pageant, it's all up to the judges and drama ensues when every parent wants to prove that their child is beautiful."