New Miss USA Announced After Noelia Voigt’s Shock Resignation -- And Fans Aren’t Here For It!
10.05.2024 - 23:27
/ perezhilton.com
A new Miss USA 2023 has officially been announced! But in the middle of one of the pageant’s biggest controversies… No one is really on board.
Just days after Noelia Voigt resigned from the position to protect her mental health, the Miss USA Organization announced that her first runner-up Savannah Gankiewicz, formally Miss Hawaii, will be taking the crown. In a statement posted on Thursday, they shared:
Wow! That was quick!
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The model graciously accepted the title, saying:
She also gave a shout-out to her other contestants — and TBH, it seems a little shady! She said:
Both Noelia and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava just resigned seeming as a stance AGAINST the alleged toxic practices of the org. But now Savannah wants people to protect the company?? No wonder she was picked as the successor. Oof!
Over on her own Instagram, though, Savannah had a LOT more to say and tried to get ahead of the controversy. The entrepreneur posted a lengthy statement on her page, writing:
She went on to say that she hopes she makes her state, family, and friends “all proud,” pointing out:
As you can imagine, fans have VERY mixed feelings about this news, with the majority bashing the new titleholder for accepting the honor, arguing:
But others clapped back:
We kinda feel like this is the logic of scabs during a strike. Hmm.
It’s obviously a very tricky time to step into this role. We certainly hope she doesn’t face any of the harassment and bullying the other girls allege. Good luck to her.
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[Image via Savannah Gankiewicz/Instagram & MEGA/WENN]
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