Miss Teen USA Runner-Up Refuses UmaSofia Srivastava’s Crown | Entertainment

After Miss Teen USA 2023 winner UmaSofia Srivastava’s decision to step down, the pageant’s runner-up declined to accept the crown. Srivastava said that “after careful consideration,” she will “resign as I find that my personal values no longer fully align” with the organization. When Miss Teen USA 2023 runner-up Stephanie Skinner was offered the title, she stated that she would “never give up my character.” “I worked so hard and sacrificed so much for this goal to become Miss Teen USA… this title was a dream of mine,” Skinner told People. Although the Miss New York Teen USA admitted it was an “extremely difficult” decision, she felt confident that it was the “right” choice. Srivastava’s resignation came after Miss USA 2023 winner Noelia Voigt stepped down to prioritize her mental health. However, people online have recognized an anagram in her statement, with the first letter of every sentence spelling out, “I AM SILENCED.” Voigt understands her resignation may “come as a large shock” and advised her fans to “never compromise your physical and mental well-being.”