Kessler watched on his cell phone alongside Jazz head coach Will Hardy as they anxiously awaited the results. When Stockard was deemed the victor, Kessler jumped from his seat and took his hat off. He then stood in shock against the wall with his hand over his mouth.

"I am so proud of you and everything you stand for," Kessler told Stockard after she won Utah Jazz player Walker Kessler had the sweetest reaction to his girlfriend, Abbie Stockard, winning Miss America.