Bret Michaels, Natalie Morales To Host Miss Universe 2010

First Published: July 30, 2010 4:52 PM EDT Credit: Getty Premium

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption Bret Michaels attends ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’ Season 3 finale after party at the Trump SoHo, NYC, May 23, 2010Bret Michaels is set to host the 2010 Miss Universe pageant this year alongside NBC’s “Today” show anchor Natalie Morales, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

The rocker-turned-reality star will not be the first “Celebrity Apprentice” alum to host the pageant. Last year’s Miss Universe pageant was hosted by “Celebrity Apprentice” and “Deal or No Deal” star Claudia Jordan and Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush.

The Miss Universe Organization is owned by “Apprentice” boss Donald Trump

This year, 24-year-old Miss USA Rima Fakih of Michigan will represent the United States in the run for the title. Fakih will join contestants from more than 80 countries in overcoming obstacles such as swimsuit, evening gown and interview competitions.

Broadcasted in more than 180 countries, the Miss Universe pageant will air live on NBC and Telemundo on August 23 from Las Vegas.

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