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Former Miss USA Winner Skips Crowning Ceremony Amid Integrity Concerns
25 Oct
Summary
- Miss USA 2024 winner won't attend 2025 pageant finals
- Cites pursuit of excellence and self-worth as reasons
- First Miss USA winner to relinquish crown in 73-year history
In a surprising move, the winner of the Miss USA 2024 competition has announced that she will not be attending the 2025 pageant's final round or crowning ceremony. The 23-year-old titleholder, who won the Miss USA crown just months after the previous winner Noelia Voigt became the first queen in the pageant's history to give up her title, explained that she made this "extremely difficult decision" after much consideration.
The former Miss Michigan stated that her decision to skip the finals, where the previous year's winner typically passes on their crown to the new pageant queen, was driven by her unwavering commitment to excellence. She noted that this relentless pursuit has fueled her achievements, including graduating from West Point in the top 50 of her class, running three marathons in 10 months, and becoming a Knight Hennessy Fellow at Stanford University.
The outgoing Miss USA winner emphasized that she is closing this chapter with her integrity and self-worth held high, just like the crown she was honored to wear. Her decision to forgo the crowning ceremony marks a significant departure from the pageant's long-standing tradition, setting a new precedent for future titleholders.
