Nanghinayang ang maraming pageant fans sa biglaang pagbibitiw nina Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt at Miss Teen USA 2023 UmaSofia Srivastava.
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MISS USA 2023
SI Noelia Voigt ang representative ng Utah sa Miss USA 2023, at si UmaSofia naman ay representative ng New Jersey sa Miss Teen USA 2023.
Pero dalawang araw lamang ang pagitan ng kanilang pagre-resign mula sa kanilang katungkulan.
Noong May 6, 2024, inanunsiyo ni Noelia na magre-resign siya bilang Miss USA dahil sa "mental health."
Sabi niya sa kanyang mensahe: "In life I strongly value the importance of making decisions that feel best for you and your mental health.
“As individuals, we grow through experiencing different things in life that lead us to learning more abut ourselves.
“My journey as Miss USA has been incredibly meaningful, representing Utah with pride, and later the USA at Miss Universe.
“Sadly, I have made the very tough decision to resign from the title of Miss USA 2023.
“I am grateful for the love and support of the fans, old and new, my family, my friends, my coaches, former state and loval directors, and my darling beloved Miss Teen USA, UmaSofia.
“Lifelong friendships and connections that I had the opportunity to make along the way while attending different events, and competing at state pageants, Miss USA, and Miss Universe are invaluable things I will will be forever grateful for.
“Every time someone asked me what my favorite part of being Miss USA was, I would always share with them how much I loved getting to work with Smile Train, being a fervent advocate for anti-bullying, dating violence awareness and prevention, immigration rights and reform, shedding light on my roots as the first Venezuelan-American woman to win Miss USA.
“Never could I have imagined the journey that my childhood dream would take me on. Constant and consistent hard work and dedication all lead me to where I am today, and I hope that the last seven years of competing in pageantry and sharing my journey with you all is something that inspires you to never give up on your dreams, whatever they may be.
“Eternal gratitude fills my heart when I think about the platform I was given to make a difference, the feeling of achieving a lifelong dream, and connecting with people all over the world, just as I said I would do on the Miss USA stage.
“Deep down I know that this is just the beginning of a new chapter for me, and my hope is that I continue to inspire others to remain steadfast, prioritize your mental health, advocate for yourself and others by using your voice, and never be afraid of what the future holds, even if it feels uncertain.
"How I wish I could hug all of you . I love you with all of my heart and always will. Peace and love, always.
"Noelia Voight"
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Marami ang nanghinayang dahil ilang buwan na lamang ay ite-turnover na ni Noelia ang Miss USA title sa bagong hihiranging reyna ng United States of America.
Gaganapin ang 73rd Miss USA sa August 4, 2024 sa Millennium Biltmore Hotel sa Los Angeles, California.
Nagpasalamat naman ang Miss USA Organization sa ilang buwang paglilingkod ni Noelia bilang Miss USA.
Ayon sa kanilang pahayag, "Thank you, Noelia, for your service as Miss USA. We wish you the best in this next chapter.
"We respect and support Noelia’s decision to step down from her duties. The well-being of our titleholders is a top priority, and we understand her need to prioritize herself at this time. We are currently reviewing plans for the transition of responsibilities to a successor, and we will soon announce the crowning of the new Miss USA."
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MISS TEEN USA 2023
May 8, 2024, inanunsiyo naman ni UmaSofia ang kanyang pagbibitiw sa titulo bilang Miss Teen USA.
Hindi malinaw ang rason sa kanyang pagbibitiw, bukod sa hindi na raw naaayon at tugma ang kanyang mga pinaniniwalaan sa direksiyong tinatahak ng Miss Teen USA Organization.
Sabi niya sa kanyang pahayag: "After months of grappling with this decision, I have made the choice to resign from the title of Miss Teen USA 2023. I am grateful for all the support from my family, my state directors, my sister queens, and the fans who have cheered me on since I won my state title.
"I will always look back on my time as Miss NJ Teen USA fondly, and the experience of representing my state as a first generation, Mexican-Indian American at the national level was fulfilling in itself.
"After careful consideration, I've decided to resign as I find that my personal values no longer fully align with the direction of the organization. However, I will continue my relentless advocacy for education and acceptance, with my multi-lingual children's book The White Jaguar and with the organizations that have had the privilege to work with long before I started competing, namely The Lotus Petal Foundation and the Bridge of Books Foundation.
"Ultimately, working with these incredible non-profits and seeing the first-hand impact that The White Jaguar has had on the kids and adults I've read it to is what has forged my legacy. This work has always been my TRUE purpose.
"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 I'm also looking forward to pursuing a new writing project which will become available to subscribers of That's Fan Behavior.
"Most importantly, thank you to those who support me for who I am and have always been, not for who I've momentarily become. It has been a privilege, UmaSofia Srivastava."
MISS USA ORGANIZATION
Suportado naman ng Miss USA Organization ang naging desisyon ni UmaSofia.
Ayon sa kanilang pahayag, "UmaSofia, we are wishing you all the best. Thank you for your service as Miss Teen USA.
"We respect and support UmaSofia’s decision to step down from her duties. The well-being of our titleholders is a top priority. We are currently reviewing plans for the transition of responsibilities to a successor, and we will soon announce the crowning of the new Miss Teen USA."
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Wala pang inanunsiyo ang organisasyon kung sino ang papalit kina Noelia at UmaSofia.