Mario Lopez is hosting Miss America for the third time, TLC and the Miss America Organization said Wednesday.

The 2010 pageant will air live from the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Jan. 30.

Fifty-three contestants, including Miss District of Columbia, Miss Virgin Islands and Miss Puerto Rico, will compete 2010 pageant in interview, swimsuit, evening gown and talent categories.

The former Dancing with the Stars contestant, 36, also helmed the annual pageant in 2007 and 2009.