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Although there was no TV broadcast to show live scenes to the American audience,

Donnie still put on a red carpet show thanks to the live broadcast by the radio station.

Facing this unprecedented situation, both the guests on-site and listeners by their radios were filled with curiosity.

Regardless of the frame of mind that brought people to Atlantic City, they accepted Donnie's invitation and began their walk on the red carpet.

Even without television, there was no shortage of reporters on-site.

"I heard that this time not only reporters from newspapers across the United States are here, but even those from Europe have come!"

Jessica Dole, dressed in a yellow sequined gown and accented by a string of pearls around her neck, clasped the arm of Donnie, who was in a black tailcoat, as she gracefully waved to the reporters on both sides of the red carpet and quietly asked Donnie her questions.

As the organizer of Miss America, Donnie chose to make the first appearance, also setting an example for the other distinguished guests on how to walk the red carpet.

Although there had already been a rehearsal prior!

"That's right," Donnie said with an air of relaxed ease, smiling, "If you perform well on the red carpet, perhaps in a few days, you could be featured in European newspapers."

After all, there's only so much space in the newspapers; it's impossible to feature photos of all 33 Miss America contestants on the red carpet, let alone as Jessica Dole wasn't among the top 33.

However, for Jessica Dole, the possibility of such attention was already a delightful prospect.

After striking several poses with Jessica Dole, Donnie led her directly to their destination, the entrance of Block Tavern.

There, the host from Atlantic City Broadcast was already waiting, stopping Donnie and Jessica Dole.

"Mr. Block, Miss Dole, one of you is the founder of Miss America, and the other is a highly popular contestant. We are thrilled to have you here today, and I've always had a question for Mr. Block!"

"If you don't ask, I'll never know what your question is!" Donnie said jokingly.

This brought a knowing smile to the faces of those listeners by their radios.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

"This Donnie Block is quite witty!"

The host laughed, "I am very eager to know, Mr. Block, how did you come up with the idea to hold a contest like Miss America?"

Faced with such a softball question, Donnie still chose to respond with an answer he had given before: the idea came from wanting to showcase the independence, freedom, and vitality of American women.

Though the response was official-sounding, when conveyed through radio for the first time in such a manner, it still harvested goodwill among American women.

The host then asked Jessica Dole, "Miss Dole, although you regretfully didn't make it into the top three for the Atlantic City regional contest, your popularity is indeed very high. Some even say it must involve foul play. What are your thoughts about such affection and these comments?"

"I hear Atlantic City Broadcast belongs to Donnie Block. The supporters must be audacious to dare ask such a question in front of their own boss!"

Listeners in front of their radios expressed surprise upon hearing the host's question.

"What do you know? Since the start of Atlantic City Broadcast, they've claimed to be a station of absolute openness, fairness, and impartiality. Besides, Jessica Dole's case did cause quite a stir in Atlantic City. If the host didn't ask this, I'd be the curious one!"

Where there were questions, naturally, there were also answers!

"If Atlantic City Broadcast is really like that, then I'd definitely listen to their programs every day from now on. Way to go!"

Facing a question the host had already privately asked her, Jessica Dole, with a smile and poise, eloquently said, "First, I want to thank everyone who supported me and voted for me, I love you, God bless you. As for not making it into the top three in the Atlantic City region, I have no hard feelings.

My votes weren't leading by much before the contest started, and I trust that each judge has their own sense of beauty. Not being selected in the end simply means I did not meet the expectations of these judges. I believe that whether you made it to the finals or not, all beauty contestants are always the most beautiful!"

Jessica Dole's response effectively addressed the media's criticism about potential misconduct in the Miss America contest.

After the city contests concluded, various local media outlets alleged foul play in the event. Although these voices never became mainstream, they existed nonetheless.

Now that the concerned party has spoken out, both the skeptical newspapers and individuals are likely to quiet down.

It's clear now, as it would be later on, that what they heard was nothing more than an official response!