Though many may be asking themselves why the (seemingly?) sexist pageant has been a tradition year after year, the Miss America committee is working to revive and make the necessary changes to get this show in the 21st century. Gretchen is making it known that Miss America is no longer a pageant since doing away with the swimsuit portion of the show. It is now to be considered a competition.

The message moving forward is that Miss America has been modernized, and it is a platform that women are able to empower one another and succeed as a woman in today's society.

 The 2019 Miss America competition will air on Sunday, Sept. 9, at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.