NEW YORK, June 26: NBC is evaluating its commitment to the upcoming Miss USA pageant hours after the decision by Univision to drop the program over comments made by Donald Trump, a source tells The Hollywood Reporter.
Preparation is already underway for the live event, which is set to broadcast from Baton Rouge on July 12.
NBC and Univision have aired the Miss USA pageant for the past 12 years. The Miss Universe Organization, which presents the Miss USA, Miss Teen USA and Miss Universe pageants, is a joint venture between Trump and NBCUniversal dating back to 2002.
NBCUniversal currently has a five-year, USD 13.5 million contract with Trump.