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Former Miss USA Winner Reclaims Crown After Resignation
29 Oct
Summary
- Noelia Voigt, 25, was the first Miss USA winner to relinquish her crown in 2024
- New Miss USA CEO Thom Brodeur sent Voigt a replacement crown and sash
- Brodeur aims to reform pageant contracts to give winners more freedom
In May 2024, 25-year-old Noelia Voigt made history as the first Miss USA winner to relinquish her crown. Just days later, the 2023 Miss Teen USA titleholder, UmaSofia Srivastava, also resigned from her position. Voigt announced her decision on Instagram, advising her followers to prioritize their physical and mental well-being.
The Miss USA organization has undergone significant changes in leadership, with Thom Brodeur taking over as the new CEO. As a testament to the pageant's evolution, Voigt surprised the world by returning to the Miss USA stage in October 2025 as a co-host of the preliminary round.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Voigt revealed that Brodeur had reached out to her soon after assuming his role, offering to have her crown and sash remade. Brodeur acknowledged the hard work, time, and sacrifice Voigt had invested in her journey and wanted her to have something to cherish and share with her future children.
Brodeur has publicly stated his intention to stabilize the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants after years of upheaval. He is currently working on a contract reform process to grant winners more freedoms, responding to the actions taken by Voigt and Srivastava.
