Miss Teen USA Umasofia Srivastava and Miss USA Noelia Voigt shocked the pageant world by stepping down from their respective titles just days apart. Their departures have put the organization in the spotlight and prompted calls for transparency and an investigation.
According to a report from CNN, Umasofia Srivastava announced her resignation from Miss Teen USA on her Instagram account, stating that her “personal values ​​are no longer fully aligned with the direction of the organization.” Miss USA Noelia Vogt cited mental health as the reason for her resignation. According to the report, both titleholders expressed gratitude for their experience in the pageant world, but ultimately decided to step away from their current roles.
Controversies surrounding the Miss USA and Miss Universe organizations have come to light in recent years over allegations of unfair competition and poor treatment of title holders, according to CNN. Amid these controversies, the resignations of two young women have further heightened concerns about the organization’s current state.
According to CNN, the Miss USA organization has not yet responded to a request for comment on the titleholder’s resignation. The well-being of the titleholders has been cited as a top priority by the organization, which plans to announce successors for both Miss Teen USA and Miss USA in the near future.
