Journalist-turned-beauty queen Christina Thompson chosen as Miss Virginia USA 2021

Award-winning journalist and professional model Christina Thompson was crowned as Miss Virginia USA 2021 during a coronation ceremony, held at the Carpenter Theater in Richmond on July 17, 2021. Miss Virginia USA 2021 Christina Thompson succeeds Miss Virginia USA 2020 Susie Evans for the title and is now all set to represent Virginia at Miss USA 2021. Post winning the crown, Christina took to her Instagram and wrote, "I’M GOING TO MISS USA🎉👑...First and foremost, all glory to God and His perfect timing. I am so honored and blessed to have been chosen as Miss Virginia USA 2021! I appreciate this opportunity so very much. I’ve dreamed of this day since I was a little girl, and I’m beyond proud of all the hard work and dedication that went into creating this moment. It truly did take a team of incredible people helping me. I have so many people to thank for believing in me and helping me along the road to get here. I can’t wait to share about them and spotlight their expertise in the coming days and weeks. But for right now, I’m beyond ecstatic to begin my year as your new Miss Virginia USA! #missvausa #missvirginiausa #missusa #missuniverse #confidentlybeautiful @missvausa @missusa @missuniverse @nicewonderfulproductions." Christina was working at WSET ABC 13 News before Miss Virginia USA 2021 beauty pageant. Miss Virginia USA 2021 Christina Thompson’s court includes Alexis Ramsey as the first runner-up, Madeline Delp as the second runner-up, Hannah Scholl as the third runner-up and Kailee Horvath as the fourth runner-up. (All photos: Instagram)