Miss USA tumbles during beauty pageant (+video)

Reuters

FALLING DOWN: Miss USA Crystle Stewart has taken a tumble during the evening gown competition at the Miss Universe pageant.

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Miss USA's entrant at the Miss Universe competition has tripped and fallen for the second year in a row.

Miss USA 2008 Crystle Stewart tripped during the evening gown competition at the 57th annual Miss Universe pageant in Vietnam.

After being announced on stage, Stewart seemed to catch her shoes on her gown and took a tumble. She responded by smiling and clapping to the crowd.

It is the second year in a row the tragedy has happened to a Miss USA entrant.

Last year, Miss USA Rachel Smith also tumbled during the evening gown competition, becoming a YouTube star in the process.

This year's pageant was won by Miss Venezuala Dayana Mendoza, a former kidnapping victim who said the experience helped her learn how to keep cool under pressure.

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