Miss Universe contestants applaud as they watch a dance performance during their visit to a samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011. The Miss Universe pageant will be held in Sao Paulo on Sept. 12.


Miss Universe contestants applaud as they watch a dance performance during their visit to a samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011. The Miss Universe pageant will be held in Sao Paulo on Sept. 12.


Miss Universe contestants applaud as they watch a dance performance during their visit to a samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011. The Miss Universe pageant will be held in Sao Paulo on Sept. 12.


Miss Universe contestants applaud as they watch a dance performance during their visit to a samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011. The Miss Universe pageant will be held in Sao Paulo on Sept. 12.


Miss Universe contestants applaud as they watch a dance performance during their visit to a samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011. The Miss Universe pageant will be held in Sao Paulo on Sept. 12.


Miss Universe contestants applaud as they watch a dance performance during their visit to a samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011. The Miss Universe pageant will be held in Sao Paulo on Sept. 12.


Miss Universe contestants applaud as they watch a dance performance during their visit to a samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011. The Miss Universe pageant will be held in Sao Paulo on Sept. 12.


Miss Universe contestants applaud as they watch a dance performance during their visit to a samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011. The Miss Universe pageant will be held in Sao Paulo on Sept. 12.


Miss Universe contestants applaud as they watch a dance performance during their visit to a samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011. The Miss Universe pageant will be held in Sao Paulo on Sept. 12.


Miss Universe contestants applaud as they watch a dance performance during their visit to a samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011. The Miss Universe pageant will be held in Sao Paulo on Sept. 12.


Miss Universe contestants applaud as they watch a dance performance during their visit to a samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011. The Miss Universe pageant will be held in Sao Paulo on Sept. 12.


Miss Universe contestants applaud as they watch a dance performance during their visit to a samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011. The Miss Universe pageant will be held in Sao Paulo on Sept. 12.


Miss Universe contestants applaud as they watch a dance performance during their visit to a samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011. The Miss Universe pageant will be held in Sao Paulo on Sept. 12.


Miss Universe contestants applaud as they watch a dance performance during their visit to a samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011. The Miss Universe pageant will be held in Sao Paulo on Sept. 12.


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