Staff Reports
Over the past week, there has been some significant upheaval in the Miss USA organization. The social media director, Claudia Michelle, announced her resignation on Friday, followed by the reigning Miss USA, Noelia Voigt, and Miss Teen USA 2023, UmaSofia Srivastava, who both announced their resignations as well.
According to reports, the three individuals coordinated their resignations, and a source close to the situation claimed that they were afraid to speak out due to potential repercussions from the organization. Both Michelle and the anonymous source hinted at a toxic atmosphere within the organization, with Michelle specifically mentioning a decline in Voigt’s mental health and disrespect towards Srivastava and her family.
Details about the specific issues at Miss USA are sparse, as they have been mostly anonymously sourced, making verification difficult. However, there are indications of serious dysfunction at the leadership level of the organization. The resignations and the reasons behind them have sparked concern and questions about the environment within Miss USA.
In particular, former Miss Montana and pageant coach Dani Walker raised the issue of prioritizing mental health among title holders, citing the tragic death of a former Miss USA in 2022. Walker emphasized the importance of addressing mental health concerns and questioned the validity of Voigt’s resignation due to mental health issues.
The situation at Miss USA is raising eyebrows and prompting discussions about the organization’s leadership and its treatment of titleholders. The resignations and the circumstances surrounding them have left many wondering about the future of the Miss USA organization and the well-being of its participants.
