Miss Teen USA steps down after Miss USA’s exit, cites alignment issues [Video]

Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava relinquished her crown on Wednesday, just days after Miss USA Noelia Voigt stepped down.

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“After months of grappling with this decision, I have made the choice to resign from the title of Miss Teen USA 2023. I look forward to the rest of the year as I finish 11th grade as part of the National Honor Society and start the college application process, knowing that my academic career has been defined by my hard work, and my hard work alone.”

“We are asking the Miss USA Organization to release Noelia from the confidentiality NDA clause of her contract, in perpetuity, so that she is free to speak on her experiences and time as Miss USA. We request a response within 24 hours. Our goal is to give Noelia her voice back. We are asking for full transparency for contestants in the class of 2024 and beyond.”

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