Toddlers & Tiaras Star Meaghan Jones on her appearance on the Tyra Show & life after pageants

Meaghan Jones is a successful beauty queen who was featured on an episode of Toddlers & Tiaras and interviewed by Tyra Banks herself on the Tyra Show. Meaghan kindly agreed to sit down and answer a few questions about her pageant life and future.

I began the interview by asking Meaghan about her experience on the show Toddlers & Tiaras. "It was an amazing experience," says Meaghan. She admits she was a little nervous since she was only 9 years old when she was featured on the show.

When asked how often she competes in pageants, Meaghan informs us she is no longer involved in pageants because she is way too busy with sports and has no time left for them. Meaghan's weekends are filled with cheerleading practice and volleyball tournaments. Although she misses pageants, she decides to focus on what may get her a full scholarship one day.

Meaghan thinks back at the many titles she's won, determining which one is her favorite. She comes to the conclusion of her "Ultimate Grand Supreme" title from the Universal Royalty National Pageant last year, where she took home the $10,000 grand prize. The money was spent on clothes, an iPad and college savings. Meaghan also mentions the Glamour Dolls pageant, where she came back winning a car.

I also questioned Meaghan about her appearance on the Tyra Show. Perhaps it was the fact that Tyra scolded her for saying she would rather be pretty than smart, Meaghan says her overall experience with the interview was just okay. She does remark that the show was "really good publicity."

Meaghan pondered the next question; if she could meet 3 people, dead or alive, who would they be? Unable to make up her mind, Meaghan states she has no clue who she'd want to meet.

I couldn't resist questioning her on her view of crazy pageant moms. Meaghan agrees that there are some moms who shouldn't be there, and believes the child should only do pageants if it is their choice. She brings up the Go-Go juice (from the episode with Honey Boo Boo), and affirms that such beverages are "totally unnecessary," and "unhealthy."

I take this time to thank Meaghan for answering these questions and wish her luck on her athletic future. Be sure to check back later for more interviews and leave your thoughts below!