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Noelia Voigt, who represented Utah when she won the 2023 contest, said in a statement that renouncing her name was a “difficult decision. “
By Amanda Holpuch
Noelia Voigt, who was crowned Miss USA in September, said Monday that she is resigning from her duties to prioritize her intellectual health.
Voigt, who represented Utah at the 2023 pageant in Reno, Nevada, said in a message on Instagram that resigning was “a tough decision. “
“In life, I really appreciate the importance of making choices that are beneficial to you and your intellectual health,” she said.
Ms. Voigt, who was born in Florida, said she was the first Venezuelan-American woman to win Miss USA, which began in 1952. As the winner, Ms. Voigt then competed in the Miss Universe pageant in El Salvador in November. For the dress contest, she wore an ensemble that depicted small models of iconic landmarks, as well as the Statue of Liberty, the Washington Monument and the White House.
Her surprise resignation has raised questions among pageant enthusiasts, adding those who noticed that Ms. Voigt’s first 11 sentences spelled out “I’m muted. “(The first letters of the last 3 sentences spell “hip. “)
Voigt and Miss USA did not respond to requests for comment.
In a message on Miss USA’s Instagram account, the organization said it respects and supports Voigt’s decision to resign.
“The well-being of our name holders is the most sensible priority and we sense that she will have to prioritize herself at this time,” Voigt said. “Lately we are reviewing plans to move the day-to-day jobs to a successor, and we will do so.
Miss USA 2023 first runner-up Savannah Gankiewicz, Miss Hawaii USA. The other 3 finalists were from Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
Alexis Loomans, Miss Wisconsin USA, posted a photo with Ms. Voigt on an Instagram story and wrote “for you and for you. “
Voigt said in it that her favorite facets as Miss USA are participating in Smile Train, a nonprofit that supports other people with cleft palate and campaigning against harassment and for immigrant rights.
“Deep down, I know this is just the beginning of a new bankruptcy for me,” she wrote, “and I hope to continue to motivate others to stand firm, prioritize their intellectual health, stand up for their voice and the voices of others, and never be afraid of what the long term holds, even if it turns out to be uncertain.
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