The Miss USA organization says a “transition of responsibility” needs to occur after the current Miss USA chooses to step down.
Last September, Utah’s Noelia Vogt was crowned Miss USA. Two months later, she represented the United States in the Miss Universe pageant in El Salvador and won. top 20.
“Make your mental health a priority.”
But on Monday, just eight months into her reign, Vogt announced: Instagram She ostensibly claimed to be stepping down from the throne to care for her “mental health.”
“Deep down, I know this is just the beginning of a new chapter for me,” she wrote in part. Listen to your voice and never be afraid of what the future holds, even if it feels uncertain. ”
In a message accompanying the post, Vogt, 24, acknowledged that the news was likely to be “a big shock to many people.” “Never put your physical or mental health at risk,” she continued. “Our health is our wealth.”
Claudia Michelle, former social media director for the Miss USA organization, said in her resignation letter posted in the United States. Instagram Last Friday, she announced that she had similarly observed Vogt’s mental state “deteriorating” recently. She “feels like her ability to share her own story and platform has diminished,” Michelle claimed.
Vogt, who survived childhood cancer and went on to attend the University of Alabama, competed in the state competition a total of four times. Her first three times she finished first and second. Despite these setbacks, she ran again and won Miss Utah in April 2023.
“For someone who has always been first and runner-up, it could have been very easy for me to say, ‘I can’t do this anymore, I’m so frustrated,'” she said. October. “But instead, every time I came in first place, it added fuel to the fire for me to keep going. And I think that effort really paid off.”
As part of her mental health journey, Vogt made anti-bullying a focus of her advocacy during her short stint as Miss USA. She also drew significant attention to her own career as a first-generation American, stating in her Instagram announcement that she was the “first Venezuelan-American woman to win Miss USA.” Ta.
Perhaps because of her background, her statement says she also championed “immigrant rights and reform” and other left-wing causes, including DEI. Just weeks after her Miss USA win, she said: people: “Miss USA is a symbol of unity, diversity, and inclusion.”
“If America claims to be a land of opportunity and a place where the American Dream can be achieved, then Miss USA should be able to represent all of that,” she added.
The Miss USA organization released a statement following Vogt’s resignation. “We respect and support former Miss USA Noelia Vogt’s decision to step down from her role,” a spokesperson said.
“Our titleholder’s health is our top priority and we understand that she needs to prioritize herself at this time. The organization is currently in the process of transitioning responsibilities to her successor and We are considering plans for an announcement regarding the Miss USA crown.” Coming soon. ”
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