
Shandi Finnessey
During the most watched "Miss USA" competition in six years, all-American blonde Shandi Finnessey was crowned Miss USA in 2004. Born in Florissant, MO, Finnessey parlayed her pageant success into hosting two game shows on the Game Show Network - "Lingo" (2002-) with Chuck Woolery and "Playmania" (2006-). Finnessey had enough of a following to earn a spot in the celebrity lineup for the fourth season of "Dancing with the Stars" (ABC, 2005-). Often compared to season two's leggy Stacy Keibler, Finnessey was partnered with newcomer to the show, professional dancer, Brian Fortuna.