Former Miss USA Noelia Voigt cited her mental health as the reason for leaving her job early, but her resignation letter highlighted many more concerns, according to the New York Times.
The Times obtained the eight-page letter on Friday and reported that it raises concerns about a “toxic work environment within the Miss USA organization.”
“She also complained in the letter that the organization had delayed her from benefiting from her winnings,” the New York Times said, adding that the organization had not supported her after a sexual harassment incident late last year. It was reported that he claimed that there was no such thing.
Representatives for Miss USA did not respond to requests for comment from the Times.
The New York Times noted that Voigt, a Park City native who represents Utah in the Miss USA pageant, is subject to a non-disclosure agreement.
Since Miss USA announced her resignation on Monday, Miss Teen USA Umasofia Srivastava and Miss Colorado USA Ariana Lemus have also stepped down.
As previously reported by the Deseret News, Srivastava said in a statement: “After careful consideration, I have determined that my personal values are no longer fully aligned with the direction of our organization and have decided to resign.” said.
Savannah Gankiewicz, Miss USA’s first runner-up, agreed to serve as Miss USA on Thursday, according to Today.com.
Before the New York Times published an article about his resignation, Vogt issued a new statement on his Instagram Story asking people not to criticize Gankiewicz’s decision.
“I do not tolerate bullying or hatred of any kind,” she wrote.
Vogt added that it doesn’t matter if not everyone agrees with the decision.
“My decision was to move forward with my health and hope for positive changes,” she wrote.
