Only stupid idiots would watch it. Like any other reality tv watchers.

Only exception is AGT.

where the questions aren't based on facts.

I find the use of the flag or close representations of the flag on apparel - especially in sequins - reprehensible and demeaning of our flag. Yet all these so-called "patriots" think it's just great to wear just that sort of apparel. I checked the US Flag Code and it is not expressly forbidden but strongly discouraged.

From the Flag Code FAQs

Use of the Flag in Jewelry, Commercial Products, Wearing Apparel, and Advertising

The Flag Code addresses the impropriety of using the flag as an article of personal adornment, a design on items of temporary use, and item of clothing.48 The evident purpose of these suggested restraints is to limit the commercial or common usage of the flag and, thus, maintain its dignity. The 1976 amendments to the Code recognized the wearing of a flag patch or pin on the left side (near the heart) of uniforms of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations. The Code also states that the flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever.

While wearing the colors may be in poor taste and offensive to many, it is important to remember that the Flag Code is intended as a guide to be followed on a purely voluntary basis to insure proper respect for the flag. It is, at least, questionable whether statutes placing civil or criminal penalties on the wearing of clothing bearing or resembling a flag could be constitutionally enforced in light of Supreme Court decisions in the area of flag desecration.

I certainly find it in poor taste in a beauty pageant. And if that pageant isn't a commercial use of the flag I don't know what is.

But very rarely. Out of respect for the flag. Memorial Day, July 4, Veterans day and some other holidays.

On a bathing suit is an outrage.