VIDEO: Vanessa Williams Talks Return to MISS AMERICA After Scandal

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Vanessa Williams will make history when she returns to the MISS AMERICA stage after 32 years. Williams will serve as Head Judge for the "2016 MISS AMERICA Competition." She joins host Chris Harrison, co-host Brooke Burke-Charvet, Music Curator Nick Jonas and celebrity judges Brett Eldredge, Taya Kyle, Danica McKellar, Kevin O'Leary, Amy Purdy and Zendaya.

On this morning's GMA, the actress and singer talks to Robin Roberts about returning to the competition.

The "2016 MISS AMERICA Competition" airs live from Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. The evening will be filled with glitz and glam as 52 women compete for the coveted crown and scholarship

"Vanessa Williams made history by becoming the first African American to win the competition when she was crowned MISS AMERICA 1984, and she went on to conquer the worlds of music, Broadway, television, and film," said Sam Haskell, Executive Chairman & CEO of the MISS AMERICA Organization. "It is a great honor to welcome her back to the competition as our Head Judge."

"We recognize that Vanessa's return to MISS AMERICA on Sunday, September 13 is a special cultural and television moment," said Mike Mahan, President of dick clark productions. "We are both honored and excited that she will take center stage for the 95th Anniversary of the competition."

Since her debut release with, "The Right Stuff" in 1988, Vanessa Williams has sold over 7 million records worldwide, and has scored numerous #1 and Top 10 hits on various Billboard Album and singles charts: Pop, Dance, R&B, Adult Contemporary, Holiday, Latin, Gospel and Jazz.

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