Mario Lopez is set to host the 2010 Miss America Pageant!

The Pageant will air live from the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on January 30, 2010.

Fifty-three contestants will compete for the crown.  The competition categories are:  interview, swimsuit, evening gown and talent.

This will be Mario’s third time as the master of ceremonies for the pageant; he did the honors in 2007 and 2009 as well.