Noelia Voigt was crowned the 72nd Miss USA in Reno, Nevada, on September 23, 2023. What went wrong that the first Venezuelan-American woman to win the title stepped down in seven months? The 24-year-old most beautiful American woman stunned everyone Monday when she declared to step down citing her mental health as the reason, reports the 'New York Post'.
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Noelia Voigt took to Instagram to share the shocking news and said that it was a tough decision. She said she knew that her resignation might come as a shock to many, but that she strongly values «making decisions that feel best for you and your mental health.»
«Beginning of a new chapter»
Noelia Voigt wrote in a story on Instagram, «Deep down I know that this is just the beginning of a new chapter for me, and my hope is that I continue to inspire others to remain steadfast, prioritize your mental health, advocate for yourself and others by using your voice, and never be afraid of what the future holds, even if it feels uncertain.»
Miss USA Organization confirms
The Miss USA Organization confirmed her stepping down. It wrote in a post on Facebook, «We respect and support Noelia's decision to step down from her duties.»
It said further, «The well-being of our titleholders is a top priority, and we understand her need to prioritize herself at this time.»
Who will be the next Miss USA?
According to CBS, the pageant organization