Miss Universe 2009

CLAUDIA JORDAN TO HOST MISS UNIVERSE: 'Deal or No Deal' standout joins Billy Bush to run ceremony next month from the Bahamas.



*Claudia Jordan of "Celebrity Apprentice" and "Deal or No Deal" has been tapped as a co-host of the upcoming 2009 Miss Universe Pageant, which will air live on NBC on Sunday, August 23 at 9 p.m. ET from Atlantis, Paradise Island in the Bahamas.

Paula M. Shugart, President of the Miss Universe Organization, announced Tuesday that Jordan and "Access Hollywood" co-anchor Billy Bush will emcee the event to choose a successor for 2008 winner Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela.

During her reign, she has traveled the globe as an advocate for HIV/AIDS education, research, and legislation. The newly crowned Miss Universe will go on to do the same.

Each contestant from more than 80 countries around the world will be judged in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview as they vie for the coveted title of Miss Universe 2009. In recent years, worldwide distribution of the popular competition has topped more than 180 countries.

Model, actress and former Miss Rhode Island USA, Claudia Jordan's first big break came as one of "Barker's Beauties" on CBS's "The Price is Right." She then went on to co-host the TV show "Livin' Large" with Carmen Electra and worked as a correspondent for "Best Damn Sports Show Period."

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