Miss USA Umasophia Srivastava resigns days after Miss USA quit

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Miss Dean USA resigned on Wednesday, sending further shock waves through the pageant community just days after Miss USA announced she was relinquishing her crown.

In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Miss Dean USA Umasophia Srivastava said His « personal values ​​are no longer fully aligned with the direction of the organization. »

In a statement on her personal account, Srivastava wrote, « After months of struggling with this decision, I have chosen to resign from the title of Miss Dean USA 2023. » The high school dean from New Jersey won the contest back in September and became the first Mexican-Indian American to play the role.

« As I finish 11th grade as part of the National Honor Society and begin the college application process, I look forward to this year knowing that my academic career is limited by my hard work and my hard work alone, » she said. Added. She said she will continue her advocacy for education and acceptance in collaboration with Lotus Magazine and Bridge of Books Foundation.

The competitor responded with an Instagram post saying it respects Srivastava's decision and considers the well-being of the title holders « important » and that a successor will be named soon.

Srivastava and the Miss Universe and Miss USA organizations did not immediately respond to CNN's requests for comment.

Her resignation follows another queen abdicating her title earlier this week.

On Monday, Nolia Voigt withdrew from her Miss USA title, citing her mental health. When she won the crown in November, Voigt, who is Venezuelan-American and originally from Utah, said she would work to connect with diverse communities across the United States.

« Deep down I know this is the beginning of a new chapter for me, and it is my hope that I will continue to inspire others to be assertive, prioritize your mental health, use your voice to advocate for yourself and others. Even when feeling uncertain, afraid of what the future holds, » she posted on Instagram.

« Never compromise on your physical and mental well-being. Our health is our wealth, » he wrote.

her Mail Voigt drew speculation from fans that he was sending a hidden message about the non-disclosure agreement, with the first letter of the first 11 sentences of his statement spelling out « I am silent. »

A spokesperson for the Miss USA organization told CNN on Monday that it supports Voigt's decision to step down from her duties, saying, « The well-being of our titleholders is paramount, and we understand the need for her to prioritize this time. »

The organization added that they are reviewing plans to « transfer responsibilities to a successor » and will announce a new Miss USA soon.

The resignations, with the organization's social media director Claudia Michel stepping down last week, have raised questions among fans about whether the culture and features of beauty pageants should be overhauled.

Michael has been very candid about the alleged problems at the company. On Instagram Mail He wrote that he denies « workplace toxicity and bullying of any kind. »

Miss Universe and Miss USA did not immediately respond to CNN's requests for comment.

Some of Voigt's fellow Miss USA contestants shared a post saying the « majority » of the 2023 class supported her decision to leave and asked the Miss USA organization to release her from the NDA clause.  »