Two major beauty queens have stepped down from their titles in just a few days. Here are the key points:
- Miss Teen USA resigned, saying her values no longer aligned with the pageant
- This came shortly after Miss USA also resigned for mental health reasons
- The situation has caused controversy and speculation in the pageant world
- What’s behind these sudden, high-profile departures?
Do these resignations signal deeper issues in the beauty pageant industry?
Miss Teen USA Steps Down After Months of Struggle
A Shocking Announcement on Instagram
On Sunday, Misssasfiasasta announced her resignation as Miss Teen USA 2023. The 18-year-old made the surprising announcement on her Instagram page.
Her post said, “My personal values no longer fully align with the pageant organization.” She revealed she had been “grappling with this decision for months.”
Out of Step with Pageant Values?
Though she did not provide more details, fans wondered if the resignation was related to past controversies surrounding the Miss Teen USA and Miss USA organizations.
The pageants have faced allegations of rigged contests, improper sponsor influence, and sexual harassment claims against leaders in recent years.
After her announcement, many supporters noticed her Instagram caption spelled out the phrase “I am silenced” using just the first letters of the first few sentences.
Miss USA Departs Just Days Earlier
Mental Health Cited as Reason
Just three days before the Miss Teen USA resignation, R’Bonney Gabriel stepped down as Miss USA 2022 in an emotional post. She cited mental health as the key factor behind her decision.
Gabriel’s Instagram message urged others to “never compromise your physical and mental well-being.” But some wondered if other issues played a role as well.
History of Pageant Scandals
The back-to-back high-profile departures revived memories of past controversies surrounding the Miss USA system.
In 2022, there were claims that Gabriel’s Miss USA victory was improperly influenced to favor her due to ties to sponsors and leaders like the former president.
That former president, Crystle Stewart, was suspended in 2022 after those rigging allegations, though she denied any wrongdoing.
What’s Next for Miss Teen USA and Miss USA?
Both the Miss Teen USA and Miss USA organizations support Sasta and Gabriel’s resignations. Officials stated they would work quickly to crown new winners to take over the vacated titles.
However, the reasons behind the sudden departures remain unclear. Some see them as potential signs of larger issues or scandals still unresolved within the pageant world.
Could these resignations lead to bigger changes or shake-ups for the Miss Teen USA and Miss USA systems? Only time will tell as the controversial beauty queen exits and continues making waves.
What do you think is really behind the surprising resignations of two major title holders? Share your thoughts on this developing story.
