The CW Drops Miss USA Pageant a Week Before Scheduled Airing The sudden cancellation of the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants' broadcast deal with The CW has left many wondering what could have caused such a high profile partnership to fall apart at the last minute.
On its surface, this is simply a contractual dispute between two entertainment entities. However, upon closer examination, it reveals deeper fault lines within the television industry.
The Miss USA Organization's statement cites a "contractual issue with our production arrangements" as the reason for The CW's decision to drop the pageants from their schedule.