Desperate Housewives star James Denton will host the 2006 Miss America Pageant live from the Aladdin Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Jan. 21, on CMT.

Perhaps best known for his role as Mike Delfino on the hit ABC series, "Desperate Housewives," Nashville native James Denton began his acting career in the theater and found acclaim in Chicago as a member of The Griffin Theater and The Strawdog Theater Ensemble in such plays as "A Street Car Named Desire." His television credits include The Pretender, Philly and Threat Matrix, and his film credits include Primary Colors, Face/...