There was also controversy over pictures of Fakih dancing around a stripper 's pole that emerged shortly after she won her crown , but Fakih has said the photos were taken during a radio station competition and no clothes were removed . The California contestant beat four other women to win the title . Fans were able to participate and help the semifinalists . Campanella succeeds Nadia Ali , the first Miss USA who is Arab - American and American .
The California contestant beat four other women to win the title . Fans were able to participate and help the semifinalists . Campanella succeeds Nadia Ali , the first Miss USA who is Arab - American and American .