The winners of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA resigned from their titles within days of each other.
FILE - Miss USA Noelia Voigt competes in the national costume competition at the Miss Universe Beauty Pageant in San Salvador, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. The reigning winners of Miss USA, Noelia Voigt, and Miss Teen USA, UmaSofia Srivastava, handed back their crowns within days of each other this week in a shock to the Miss Universe Organization, which runs both.
The title was a “childhood dream" and stepping down was a “very tough decision,” the former Miss Utah and University of Alabama student said“My hope is that I continue to inspire others to remain steadfast, prioritize your mental health, advocate for yourself and others by using your voice,” the 24-year-old wrote.
In its own statement, the Miss USA Organization thanked Voigt for her service and wished her “the best in this next chapter.” The 17-year-old thanked her family and fans, said she was glad to represent her state as a first-generation Mexican Indian American and noted she was eager to apply to colleges and work on her multi-lingual children’s book.
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