Noelia Voigt, who was crowned Miss USA in September, said on Monday that she was stepping down from the role to prioritize her mental health.
Ms. Voigt, who represented Utah in the 2023 pageant in Reno, Nev., said in a statement on Instagram that resigning was “a tough decision.”“In life, I strongly value the importance of making decisions that feel best for you and your mental health,” she said.
Ms. Voigt, who was born in Florida, said that she was the first Venezuelan-American woman to win Miss USA, which started in 1952.
As the winner, Ms. Voigt went on to compete in the Miss Universe pageant in El Salvador in November.
She placed in the top 20, and for the costume competition, she wore an outfit that featured small models of landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, the Washington Monument and the White House.
Persons:
Noelia Voigt, Voigt, ”
Organizations:
Miss USA, Miss Universe, of, Washington, White
Locations:
Utah, Reno, Nev, Florida, Venezuelan, American, El Salvador