This week, unexpected resignations were announced by Miss Teen USA 2023 UmaSofia Srivastava and Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt, both within days of one another.
In an Instagram post on Monday, May 6, Voigt, 24, disclosed her choice, citing her mental health: “I realize this may come as a large shock to many.” Never jeopardize your emotional and physical health.”
“In life, I strongly value the importance of making decisions that feel best for you and your mental health,” she wrote. “My journey as Miss USA has been incredibly meaningful, representing Utah with pride, and later the USA at Miss Universe. Sadly, I have made the very tough decision to resign from the title of Miss USA 2023.”
Except the final three phrases, many people on social media, particularly TikTok, commented on or responded to Voigt’s post pointing out that the initial letter of each sentence seemed to make their own message: “I AM SILENCED.”
In an earlier statement, Miss USA expressed gratitude to Voigt for her service and stated that it respected and supported “Noelia’s decision to step down from her duties.”
Srivastava then made her own resignation announcement in an Instagram post, stating that her “personal values no longer fully align with the direction of the organization,” just two days later.
“After months of grappling with this decision, I have made the choice to resign from the title of Miss Teen USA 2023,” she wrote. “I am grateful for all the support from my family, my state directors, my sister queens, and the fans who have cheered me on since I won my state title. I will always look back on my time as Miss NJ Teen USA fondly, and the experience of representing my state as a first generation, Mexican-Indian American at the national level was fulfilling in itself.”
The Miss Teen USA organization wished the junior high school student well on Instagram shortly after Srivastava’s post and indicated that the next title holder would be revealed shortly.
“UmaSofia, we are wishing you all the best.❤️ Thank you for your service as Miss Teen USA. 👑 ,” the organization wrote. “We respect and support UmaSofia’s decision to step down from her duties. The well-being of our titleholders is a top priority. We are currently reviewing plans for the transition of responsibilities to a successor, and we will soon announce the crowning of the new Miss Teen USA.”
The teenager told PEOPLE that her resignation was “definitely not my first choice” when she made her announcement a few hours later, during an appearance at a charitable function.
I’m afraid there isn’t much more I can say at this time. However, I would like to emphasize that it was a choice that required much consideration, and in the end, I’m eager to see what comes next “Srivastava made this statement at Smile Train’s 25th anniversary gala, which promotes the provision of free cleft palate surgery for millions of children worldwide.
“I’m a junior in high school and I’m gonna be applying to colleges,” Srivastava told PEOPLE. “So I’m excited to explore my future and find what makes me [me] again.”
Voigt attended the event on Wednesday as well, and at one point, he was spotted having a close chat with Srivastava and other attendees.
One of the first people to comment on Srivastava’s resignation post was the 24-year-old woman.
“I LOVE YOU! So proud of you my angel,” she wrote.
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