Miss USA, Noelia Voigt, and Miss Teen USA, UmaSofia Srivastava, have resigned from their titles, raising concerns about the toxic management of the organization that oversees the contests.
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Voigt, who claimed the crown in September 2023, stepped down after seven months, citing mental health issues. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Srivastava also stepped away, stating that her personal values were not aligned with the organization’s direction.
Both pageant winners pointed to a harmful work environment as the reason for their departure, indicating highly controlling management and systematic harassment. Noelia and UmaSofia addressed their concerns through social media, read their statements:
“In life, I highly value the importance of making decisions that are best for you and your mental health. […] My journey as Miss USA has been incredibly meaningful, representing Utah with pride and later the USA at Miss Universe. With love and support from many, I have made the very difficult decision to resign my title as Miss USA 2023. […] The feeling of fulfilling a lifelong dream and knowing that this is just the beginning of a new chapter for me and others, continues to inspire me to never be afraid, prioritize my mental health, stand up for myself and others using my voice, and remain fearless in the face of the uncertain future.” (Noelia Voigt)
“After months of struggling with this decision, I have chosen to resign as Miss Teen USA 2023. […] After careful consideration, I have decided to resign as I no longer feel that I am aligned with the organization’s direction.” (UmaSofia Srivastava)
A source told The Post that the two young women faced a hostile atmosphere, where strict contracts forced them to adhere to strict rules, including communication limitations and veiled threats to ensure silence.
Claudia Michelle, social media manager for Miss USA, also resigned, denouncing the toxicity and bullying in the organization. There are allegations that Miss USA’s president and CEO, Laylah Rose, controlled what Voigt and Srivastava could or could not do, even posting messages on their social media accounts without consent.
Furthermore, there are indications that harassment concerns were ignored by Miss USA leadership, reports of broken promises and poor working conditions also contributed to the two winners’ resignation decision. The Miss Universe Organization and Laylah Rose deny the allegations.
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Fonte: New York Post
