Pageant Hosts: Brett Michaels for Miss Universe and Chris Harrison for Miss America

Contestants from around the world are currently arriving in Las Vegas for the Miss Universe pageant, which will culminate Monday, August 23rd. Yes, Monday. Not surprisingly, the Trumps-owned pageant involves former Celebrity Apprentice contestants; Joan Rivers and Sharon Osborne are judges and Bret Michaels will co-host.

Bret Michaels, Natalie Morales To Host Miss Universe 2010

Access Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Bret Michaels is set to host the 2010 Miss Universe pageant this year alongside NBC’s “Today” show anchor Natalie Morales, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

The rocker-turned-reality star will not be the first “Celebrity Apprentice” alum to host the pageant. Last year’s Miss Universe pageant was hosted by “Celebrity Apprentice” and “Deal or No Deal” star Claudia Jordan and Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush.

The Miss Universe Organization is owned by “Apprentice” boss Donald Trump

This year, 24-year-old Miss USA Rima Fakih of Michigan will represent the United States in the run for the title. Fakih will join contestants from more than 80 countries in overcoming obstacles such as swimsuit, evening gown and interview competitions.

Broadcasted in more than 180 countries, the Miss Universe pageant will air live on NBC and Telemundo on August 23 from Las Vegas.

Also from Las Vegas, Chris Harrison will host Miss America in January, 2011.

'The Bachelor's' Chris Harrison to Host Miss America

The Wrap

John Consoli

August 6, 2010

"The Bachelor's" Chris Harrison will host the "2011 Miss America Pageant" when it returns to ABC on Jan. 15, for its 90th anniversary telecast.

It's Harrison's second stab at the pageant. "Chris did a fantastic job for us in 2004 and we are honored to have him return as we mark this significant milestone in our history," Sam Haskell III, board chairman of the Miss America Organization said in a statement.

2004 was also the last time ABCtelevised Miss America, before the pageant moved to cable. The past few years it has run on TLC, but the organization and that cable network could not reach an agreement on a new deal for this year.

ABC's agreement with the Miss America Organization is a time buy deal, with ABC receiving a fee and with the organization selling the advertising on the telecast.

Harrison's "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette," of course, are both ABC shows.