Miss USA and Miss Teen USA resign

Miss USA, Noelia Voigt, and Miss Teen USA, UmaSofia Srivastava, resigned this week, igniting scrutiny towards their parent organization. Voigt, the first Venezuelan-American Miss USA, resigned citing mental health concerns and a commitment to self-care, revealed in an Instagram post with a hidden message spelling “I AM SILENCED.” Srivastava, representing New Jersey as a first-generation Mexican-Indian American, followed with her resignation, citing a misalignment with the organization’s direction. Their departures have exacerbated existing tensions and criticisms within the organization, prompting other titleholders to demand more transparency. This wave of resignations follows other controversies, including allegations of rigging and workplace toxicity.

Source: NPR