[Phillips:] The Miss USA contestant, who claims the pageant is rigged, is sticking to her story. Former Miss Pennsylvania, Sheena Monnin, called the contest fraudulent and lacking in morals. Monnin claims Miss Florida told her she had seen a list of the top-five finalists before the top 16 had even been announced. Donald Trump, who is a co-owner of this pageant, has now threatened to sue her for trashing his competition. Here is what Monnin told the "Today" show this morning.
[Sheena Monnin, Miss Pennsylvania:] I feel disappointed that he has made some statements he has said about me. And I feel prepared to continue to pursue the truth. I know what I heard, and I know what, in turn, witnessed, come true based on what I heard. The contestant said she saw he list, so I'm prepared to continue to march forward.
[Phillips:] Monnin said she gave up her crown because the results were fixed. Miss USA organizers say an e-mail she sent this week said she quit because she disapproved of allowing transgender contestants into the pageant. "American Idol" winner, Phillip Phillips, has undergone surgery to remove several kidney stones. "Entertainment Weekly" is report that he had a 6.5-hour surgery to remove them. The singer endured excruciating pain during his run on the show. A source close to the show says the surgery went well though and he's looking forward to the idol tour in July. After serving five years behind bars for a rape he didn't commit, NFL hopeful Brian Banks is getting the shot that he always wanted, an offer to try out for a team. 26-year-old Banks was 17 and a high school football standout when he was charged with the rape and kidnapping of a childhood acquaintance. His accuser eventually admitted that she had lied and Banks was exonerated last month. Yesterday's workout with the Seattle Seahawks went so well that Banks was invited to a formal tryout next week during the team's off-season mini camp. Thanks for watching, everyone. You can continue the conversation with me on Twitter, @kyraCNN, or Facebook. CNN continues with Fredricka Whitfield.