Ep 10. iWas a Pageant Girl

In iCarly season 3 episode 10, titled "iWas a Pageant Girl," Carly reveals to her friends that she was once a beauty pageant contestant. She shows them her old pageant videos and recounts the unpleasant memories of the experience, such as the strict diet she had to follow and the pressure to look perfect all the time.

Curious about the world of pageantry, Carly and the gang decide to attend a local beauty pageant. Upon arriving, Carly meets a former competitor named Amber Tate. Amber is now a coach for young pageant contestants and she encourages Carly to compete again.

Carly, convinced by Amber's words, enters the pageant under a fake name and identity with help from her friends. Despite the challenges of being a fake contestant, Carly manages to make it to the final round.

Throughout the episode, various contestants showcase their talents such as singing, dancing, and performing magic tricks. Carly, on the other hand, chooses to showcase her unique talent of doing impressions of celebrities. Her impersonations leave the crowd in awe and she is hailed as the clear favorite to win.

As the competition heats up, Carly's friends start to worry that her true identity will be revealed and she will be disqualified. However, they are relieved when Carly's disguise remains intact.

In a surprising turn of events, Carly decides to drop out of the competition despite her chances of winning. She speaks to the contestants backstage and explains that she does not want to contribute to an industry that makes young girls feel like they need to be perfect to be valued. Carly's decision receives an overwhelming round of applause and she leaves the pageant feeling proud and empowered.

The episode concludes with the gang transitioning back to their usual shenanigans, but not before Spencer mentions that he has decided to participate in his own version of a beauty pageant and the episode ends on a humorous note.

Overall, "iWas a Pageant Girl" is an entertaining and heartfelt episode about beauty standards and the pressure young girls face in the world of pageantry. The episode is lighthearted and fun, but it also delivers a powerful message about self-worth and confidence.