Former Auburn star Walker Kessler reacts to girlfriend Abbie Stockard winning Miss America
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Millions of Americans watched as Miss Alabama Abbie Stockard was crowned Miss America over the weekend, including her boyfriend, Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler.
The 23-year-old former Auburn Tigers star posted a video of his reaction to Stockard’s win on Instagram along with a heartfelt message of congratulations to her.
In the post, Kessler tells Stockard, a 22-year-old Auburn student:
I am so proud of you and everything you stand for. Your hard work and trust in the Lord has awarded you with this incredible opportunity! Use your light to shine on others around you! Love you ❤️
Walker Kessler
Alabama’s Miss America legacy
Stockard’s win is a moment of pride for the entire state but the 22-year-old Auburn cheerleader is actually the fourth Miss Alabama to win the title of Miss America, following:
- Yolande Betbeze (1951)
- Heather Whitestone (1995)
- Deidre Downs (2005)
Stockard was awarded a $50,000 scholarship prize for her win, which included an evening gown, talent, fitness and “hot topics” segments. In the latter, Stockard spoke on unemployment, talking about how the state and the country can continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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