miss usa noelia voigt announced his resignation this week, citing mental health reasons, in a statement shared on his Instagram account.
“We realize this may come as a huge shock to many,” Vogt said in a post shared on Monday (May 6). “Never compromise your physical or mental health. Our health is our wealth.”
“In life, I strongly believe in the importance of making decisions that you feel are best for yourself and your mental health,” she added. “My journey so far as Miss USA has been very meaningful as I proudly represented the state of Utah and then represented the United States at Miss Universe. Unfortunately, I am unable to accept the title of Miss USA in 2023. I have made the very difficult decision to resign.”
“I am grateful for the love and support of my fans, new and old, my family, friends, coaches, former state and local coaches, and my beloved Miss Teen USA, Uma Sophia,” she continued.
Voight, 24, who represents Utah, won the crown at the Miss USA 2023 pageant held in September, and placed in the top 20 at the Miss Universe 2023 pageant in November. Miss Hawaii runner-up Savannah Gankiewicz A professor emeritus in Hawaii was reportedly offered the title amid Voight’s resignation. honolulu star advertiser report.
Alexis Lumans of Wisconsin, jasmine daniels Pennsylvania and Luvia Alzate The Texas teams finished in third, fourth, and fifth place, respectively, in the competition. Voight is the first Venezuelan-American woman to win the Miss USA crown in Miss USA history, according to her statement.
A spokesperson for the Miss USA organization said in a statement: “The titleholder’s health is our top priority and we understand that she needs to prioritize herself at this time.” CNN Following her resignation.
