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 51 other women to win the crown . Fans were able to participate and help choose semifinalists . Campanella succeeds Rima Fakih , the first Miss USA who is Arab-American and Muslim .