TLC'S HIT SERIES "TODDLERS AND TIARAS" RETURNS TO THE STAGE

Third Season Premieres on June 2 at 10PM ET/PT

(New York, NY) - TLC's hit series TODDLERS AND TIARAS returns for its third season with all-new episodes starting June 2 at 10pm ET/PT. Season three continues to follow young pageant queens in the making and the passionate moms and dads that make it all happen. From swimwear to fake eyelashes, hair extensions to pearl necklaces, the third season showcases some of the most influential and sought-after child beauty pageants in the country.

This season, viewers will witness even bigger competitions and major upsets. TLC cameras go behind-the-scenes to capture the reality of preparing, rehearsing and ultimately taking the stage to win the crown.

The premiere episode follows the "Le Maison de Paris" pageant, where the talent is fierce in this Louisiana competition with $12,000 worth of cash and prizes. Among those in the southern competition - a diva in the making, 4-year-old Makenzie Myers, pageant newcomer 6-year-old Daisy Cutchins and fan favorite 9-year-old Alex Howe. Who will blow the judges away and take home the crown?

Season two of TODDLERS AND TIARAS achieved an average of 1.3 million P2+ viewers each week.

TODDLERS AND TIARAS is produced by Authentic Entertainment.

About TLC

TLC's innovative docu-series and reality-based programming include favorites Jon & Kate Plus 8, Little People, Big World, What Not to Wear, 19 Kids and Counting, Say Yes to the Dress, and LA Ink. TLC added to its menu of programming with Cake Boss and Ultimate Cake Off, and continues to expand into the food genre. TLC's daytime lineup includes the Emmy Award-winning A Baby Story. The channel is available in more than 98 million homes in the US, nearly 8 million homes in Canada and through the website at www.tlc.com. TLC is part of Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), the world's number one nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in over 170 countries.