Julianne Hough gets leggy in sparkly silver gown to co-host Miss USA pageant 

By Cassie Carpenter For Dailymail.com

Published: 21:17 EST, 5 June 2016 | Updated: 06:24 EST, 6 June 2016

Julianne Hough got leggy in a thigh-grazing silver gown to co-host Sunday night's Miss USA pageant in Las Vegas.

The Grease: Live starlet - who turns 28 next month - donned a sparkly halter dress and matching stilettos selected by her stylist Anita Patrickson.

The beautiful bride-to-be also served as 'creative producer' for the scantily-clad ceremony airing Sunday on Fox.

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Thigh's the limit! Julianne Hough got leggy in a thigh-grazing silver gown to co-host Sunday night's Miss USA pageant in Las Vegas

Thigh's the limit! Julianne Hough got leggy in a thigh-grazing silver gown to co-host Sunday night's Miss USA pageant in Las Vegas

Nice stems! The Grease: Live starlet - who turns 28 next month - donned a sparkly halter dress and matching stilettos selected by her stylist Anita Patrickson
Nice stems! The Grease: Live starlet - who turns 28 next month - donned a sparkly halter dress and matching stilettos selected by her stylist Anita Patrickson

Nice stems! The Grease: Live starlet - who turns 28 next month - donned a sparkly halter dress and matching stilettos selected by her stylist Anita Patrickson

Former DWTS judge: The beautiful bride-to-be also served as 'creative producer' for the scantily-clad ceremony airing Sunday on Fox

Former DWTS judge: The beautiful bride-to-be also served as 'creative producer' for the scantily-clad ceremony airing Sunday on Fox

Celebrity hairstylist Riawna Capri coiffed Julianne's flaxen bob into four different 'dos during the busy broadcast.

And make-up artist Spencer Barnes made sure Hough's alabaster complexion was dewy and flawless at all times.

Missing the beauty competition action was the Emmy-winning choreographer's fiancé of 10 months, Toronto Maple Leafs centre Brooks Laich.

Instead, Julianne had Terrence 'J' Jenkins by her side to help her present onstage the T-Mobile Arena.  

'Practicing my 4 mins hair changes...One is even 2 mins and 45 secs!' Celebrity hairstylist Riawna Capri coiffed Julianne's flaxen bob into four different 'dos during the busy broadcast

'Practicing my 4 mins hair changes...One is even 2 mins and 45 secs!' Celebrity hairstylist Riawna Capri coiffed Julianne's flaxen bob into four different 'dos during the busy broadcast

'Quick backstage touch up!' And make-up artist Spencer Barnes made sure Hough's alabaster complexion was dewy and flawless at all times

'Quick backstage touch up!' And make-up artist Spencer Barnes made sure Hough's alabaster complexion was dewy and flawless at all times

Her other half: Missing the beauty competition action was the Emmy-winning choreographer's fiancé of 10 months, Toronto Maple Leafs centre Brooks Laich

Her other half: Missing the beauty competition action was the Emmy-winning choreographer's fiancé of 10 months, Toronto Maple Leafs centre Brooks Laich

The Utah-born Mormon hopes the fan-favourite swimsuit segment of the contest will eventually be phased out.

'There's definitely some work I think still to be done, that's where we've been talking with the producers. In the next few years we may grow from [swimsuits], but let's see where this year goes,' Hough told USA Today this week.

'Something I'm very passionate about is young women and confidence, and self-esteem, and really celebrating all the qualities a woman is today. I get that cringe-worthy negative connotation, a competition to see who is the most beautiful.' 

Also in attendance were the three reigning pageant princesses - Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, Miss USA 2015 Olivia Jordan, and Miss Teen USA 2015 Katherine Haik. 

Don't read out the wrong name! Instead, Julianne had Terrence 'J' Jenkins by her side to help her present onstage the T-Mobile Arena

Don't read out the wrong name! Instead, Julianne had Terrence 'J' Jenkins by her side to help her present onstage the T-Mobile Arena

Objectifying females? The Utah-born Mormon hopes the fan-favourite swimsuit segment of the contest will eventually be phased out

Objectifying females? The Utah-born Mormon hopes the fan-favourite swimsuit segment of the contest will eventually be phased out

Hough told USA Today this week: 'There's definitely some work I think still to be done, that's where we've been talking with the producers. In the next few years we may grow from [swimsuits]'
Hough told USA Today this week: 'There's definitely some work I think still to be done, that's where we've been talking with the producers. In the next few years we may grow from [swimsuits]'
Hough told USA Today this week: 'There's definitely some work I think still to be done, that's where we've been talking with the producers. In the next few years we may grow from [swimsuits]'
Hough told USA Today this week: 'There's definitely some work I think still to be done, that's where we've been talking with the producers. In the next few years we may grow from [swimsuits]'

Hough told USA Today this week: 'There's definitely some work I think still to be done, that's where we've been talking with the producers. In the next few years we may grow from [swimsuits]'

She continued: 'Something I'm very passionate about is young women and confidence, and self-esteem, and really celebrating all the qualities a woman is today. I get that cringe-worthy negative connotation, a competition to see who is the most beautiful'

She continued: 'Something I'm very passionate about is young women and confidence, and self-esteem, and really celebrating all the qualities a woman is today. I get that cringe-worthy negative connotation, a competition to see who is the most beautiful'

The Oklahoma-born 27-year-old showcased her 5ft11in figure in a sheer plunging Berta Bridal gown selected by stylist Marquis Bias.

The Filipino-German 26-year-old - whom Steve Harvey mistakingly called runner-up last December - looked elegant in a black caped gown and tidy top-bun.

And the Louisiana-born 16-year-old looked youthfully regal in a white bedazzled crop-top and ball gown skirt.

Miss USA 1996 and pageant judge Ali Landry turned the red carpet into a family affair with daughter Estella, who turns 9 next month.  

HBIC: Also in attendance were the three reigning pageant princesses - Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, Miss USA 2015 Olivia Jordan, and Miss Teen USA 2015 Katherine Haik

HBIC: Also in attendance were the three reigning pageant princesses - Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, Miss USA 2015 Olivia Jordan, and Miss Teen USA 2015 Katherine Haik

I couldn't ask for two better people to spend this year with! Love you both�� @missusa @missuniverse

A photo posted by Katherine Haik (@missteenusa) on

Racy red carpet wear! The Oklahoma-born 27-year-old showcased her 5ft11in figure in a sheer plunging Berta Bridal gown selected by stylist Marquis Bias

Racy red carpet wear! The Oklahoma-born 27-year-old showcased her 5ft11in figure in a sheer plunging Berta Bridal gown selected by stylist Marquis Bias

And don't you forget it! The Filipino-German 26-year-old - whom Steve Harvey mistakingly called runner-up last December - looked elegant in a black caped gown and tidy top-bun

And don't you forget it! The Filipino-German 26-year-old - whom Steve Harvey mistakingly called runner-up last December - looked elegant in a black caped gown and tidy top-bun

@iamsteveharveytv rules for tonight | @missusa live on @foxtv

A video posted by Terrence J (@iamterrencej) on

Taut teenage tummy: And the Louisiana-born 16-year-old looked youthfully regal in a white bedazzled crop-top and ball gown skirt

Taut teenage tummy: And the Louisiana-born 16-year-old looked youthfully regal in a white bedazzled crop-top and ball gown skirt

Lane Bryant beauty and backstage host Ashley Graham made an eye-popping display in her cleavage-baring sapphire blue gown.

America's Next Top Model alum and pageant judge Nigel Barker was every bit the dapper Englishman in his black pin-stripe suit sans tie.

Other alumnus in attendance included Miss USA 2014 Nia Sanchez in a turquoise head-turner and Miss Teen USA 2010 Kamie Crawford in a silver-webbed Sherri Hill creation.

Shimmering in silver sequins: Miss USA 1996 and pageant judge Ali Landry turned the red carpet into a family affair with daughter Estella, who turns 9 next month

Shimmering in silver sequins: Miss USA 1996 and pageant judge Ali Landry turned the red carpet into a family affair with daughter Estella, who turns 9 next month

Amply charmed: Lane Bryant beauty and backstage host Ashley Graham made an eye-popping display in her cleavage-baring sapphire blue gown
Amply charmed: Lane Bryant beauty and backstage host Ashley Graham made an eye-popping display in her cleavage-baring sapphire blue gown

Amply charmed: Lane Bryant beauty and backstage host Ashley Graham made an eye-popping display in her cleavage-baring sapphire blue gown

Bald lensman: America's Next Top Model alum and pageant judge Nigel Barker was every bit the dapper Englishman in his black pin-stripe suit sans tie

Bald lensman: America's Next Top Model alum and pageant judge Nigel Barker was every bit the dapper Englishman in his black pin-stripe suit sans tie

It was a tough question... Hopefully my British accent didn't throw her off! #missusa #confidentlybeautiful

A video posted by Nigel Barker (@nigelbarker) on

We are all queens: Other alumnus in attendance included Miss USA 2014 Nia Sanchez in a turquoise head-turner and Miss Teen USA 2010 Kamie Crawford in a silver-webbed Sherri Hill creation
We are all queens: Other alumnus in attendance included Miss USA 2014 Nia Sanchez in a turquoise head-turner and Miss Teen USA 2010 Kamie Crawford in a silver-webbed Sherri Hill creation

We are all queens: Other alumnus in attendance included Miss USA 2014 Nia Sanchez in a turquoise head-turner and Miss Teen USA 2010 Kamie Crawford in a silver-webbed Sherri Hill creation

 

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