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After the shocking resignation of Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt, Miss Teen USA 2023 UmaSofia Srivastava has also announced her decision to relinquish her title. In a statement on social media, she wrote: "After careful consideration, I've decided to resign as I find that my personal values no longer fully align with the direction of the organization." UmaSofia was crowned the 41st Miss Teen USA last September in Reno, Nevada. The first-generation Mexican-Indian American teen represented her home state of New Jersey at the national pageant. While she never expected her reign to end like this, she is looking forward to a meaningful life after Miss Teen USA. "I am excited to continue my advocacy for education and acceptance, start applying to colleges, and share some exciting new projects on That's Fan Behavior with those of you who plan to stick around," she said. "At the end of the day, I am so lucky to have had the privilege of this experience, but if th...

UmaSofia Srivastava was crowned Miss Teen USA 2023 in a glittering national competition held on Thursday, September 28 at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. The 16-year-old representing New Jersey beat 50 other competitors to become the 41st Miss Teen USA. She succeeds last year's winner Faron Medhi of Nebraska. Stephanie Skinner of New York was named first runner-up while Maggie Ross of Pennsylvania, Haylee Puckett of Texas, and Carolina Sola of Ohio were the second, third, and fourth runner-up, respectively. The new Miss Teen USA is of Mexican-Indian descent and is a high school student from Morris Plains, New Jersey. She runs her own blog "That's Fan Behavior" where she covers topics from feminism, her experiences as a woman of color, interviews with changemakers, and her passions. UmaSofia is also the author of "The White Jaguar" book. She shared: "My own journey of self-acceptance is what inspired me to write The White Jaguar, and ...

The Miss Teen USA 2023 final competition is taking place tonight at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. A total of 51 contestants from across the country will fight for the highly coveted national title. One of them will succeed last year's winner Faron Medhi of Nebraska. Hosted by E! News presenter Justin Sylvester, the national competition is streaming live across the United States of America on The CW website and mobile app. An esteemed panel of judges responsible for selecting the 41st Miss USA consists of Miss New Jersey USA 2014 Emily Shah, TV personality and entrepreneur Katie Cazorla, Tiktoker and influencer Tabitha Swatosh, actress and former Miss Teen USA from New York Ruth Zakarian, and Kopu Water founder Mindy Mahy. Who will be the next Miss Teen USA? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Teen USA (@missteenusa) --- FINAL RESULTS --- TOP 20 Pennsylvania - Maggie Ross Illinois - Vivica Lewandowski South Caro...

The highly anticipated Miss Teen USA 2023 will take place tonight at the Grand Theatre of the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. One teenager's life is about to change forever as she is crowned the 41st Miss Teen USA by outgoing queen Faron Medhi of Nebraska. You don't want to miss watching tonight's event which will feature 51 of the country's most beautiful and inspiring teens fighting for one coveted national title. If you can't make it to the venue, you can still watch the show in the comfort of your own home. Tune in to the live streaming on the official website and mobile app of  The CW network. This year's Miss Teen USA final rehearsal starts at 12 p.m. while the final show is at 7 p.m. EST (local time). If you're already in Reno, here's where you can get your tickets: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Teen USA (@missteenusa) Photos: Miss Teen USA / Instagram RELATED POSTS: Miss Teen USA 2023: Ne...

The state costume show for Miss Teen USA 2023 was held on Wednesday, September 27 at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. Miss New Jersey Teen USA 2023 UmaSofia Srivastava was announced as the winner for her honeybee-inspired costume designed by fashion designer Simon Villalba. The Honeybee is New Jersey's official state bug. "This costume is very special to me because my mom has called me her little bee all my life (swipe to the end), and to discover that the honeybee is New Jersey's state insect made the connection I feel to my wonderful state, that much deeper," she shared on social media after winning the award. "I'm so proud I got to channel my inner queen bee tonight because I believe that all of us can learn from the hardworking and selfless nature of the honeybee," she added. The award for best state costume for Miss USA 2023 went to Miss Hawaii USA 2023 Savannah Gankiewicz for her Maui's banyan tree-inspired costume. Photos:...

Miss Teen USA 2023, the 41st Miss Teen USA pageant will be held this Thursday, September 28 at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. Fifty-one equally beautiful teens from across the United States of America are vying for the highly coveted national title currently held by Faron Medhi of Nebraska. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Teen USA (@missteenusa) Don't forget to help your favorite contestant get one step closer to the crown by voting on the official Miss Teen USA website. The People's Choice winner will automatically earn a spot in the semifinals. Voting ends on Wednesday, September 27 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Who will be crowned the next Miss Teen USA? Meet the contestants: ALABAMA - Kensey Collins ALASKA - Star Hunter ARIZONA - Peyton Stuewe ARKANSAS - Mackenzie Scott CALIFORNIA - Taliya Peiris COLORADO - Grace Covney CONNECTICUT - Jade Ferdinand DELAWARE - Molly Lavelle DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - Asia Chisley FLORIDA...

For the first time since 2019, the annual Miss USA pageant will air live on national television. The CW Television Network will broadcast Miss USA 2023 on September 29 at 8 p.m. EST from the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. Miss Teen USA 2023 will also be held at the same venue, on September 28 at 7 p.m. EST, and will stream live on the network's official app and website. Further details on the upcoming national competitions including the hosts and members of the selection committee have yet to be announced. Reigning Miss USA Morgan Romano and Miss Teen USA Faron Medhi will crown their respective successors at the end of the much-awaited events. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss USA (@missusa) Photos: Miss USA / Instagram RELATED POSTS: Miss USA 2023: Meet the contestants Miss USA 2023 schedule of events — costume show, preliminary and final competition

Rachelle di Stasio was crowned Miss New York USA 2023 on Sunday, August 6 at The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College in Harrison, New York. The 26-year-old former American Ballet Theatre ballerina, model, and mental health and domestic violence advocate will now represent New York at upcoming Miss USA 2023. Zoe McGrady was named first runner-up while Carter Brown, Marizza Delgado, Christiana DiNardo, and Emely Matute were the second, third, fourth, and fifth runners-up, respectively. "Humbled and honored to be your Miss New York USA 2023. Thank you so much to everyone for all the incredible messages, support, and love. My heart is full," shared the new Miss New York USA after winning her state title. Last night's state competitions also culminated with another winner, Miss New York Teen USA 2023 Stephanie Skinner who will now proceed to Miss Teen USA 2023 in Reno, Nevada this September. Last year's winners Heather Nunez and Mahdiya Chowdhury crowned their respect...

Fashion designer Laylah Rose has been announced as the new license holder and will serve as the president and CEO for the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants. The founder of Laylah Rose Couture and also the CEO of VIP Pageantry replaces Miss Brand and former Miss USA national director Crystle Stewart. Reno, Nevada will again host this year's Miss USA and Miss Teen USA with Emmy Award-winning executive producer Kerri Zane of Kerri Zane Enterprises and Bud Brutsman of Brentwood Communications International, Inc. handling the productions. The much-awaited Miss USA 2023 and Miss Teen USA 2023 competitions will take place at the Grand Sierra Resort the week of September 25, 2023. Further details have yet to be announced. Reigning queens Morgan Romano of North Carolina and Faron Medhi of Nebraska will be present to crown their respective successors. "My goal as the head of this organization is to inspire women to always create new dreams, have the courage to explore it all, and cont...

Sarah Anderson was crowned Miss Minnesota USA 2023 in a glittering state competition held on Sunday, July 30 at the Ames Center in Burnsville. The 20-year-old model representing Maple Grove bested more than 30 other competitors to win the state title. She succeeds last year's winner Madeline Helget (Miss USA 2022 Top 12) and will now prepare to represent her home state at Miss USA 2023. "Wow, the last 24 hours have been a whirlwind. Last night was so incredible and one I will never forget. I am so thrilled to be representing our amazing state at Miss USA as your new Miss Minnesota USA 2023," Sarah shared online after the pageant. Samantha Mangseth Akins of Grand Rapids was named first runner-up while Cara Rgnonti of Mendota Heights, Elle Gilbert of Apple Valley, and Kala Schmidt of Eden Prairie finished as the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. For Miss Minnesota Teen USA 2023, 18 contestants competed for the title that eventually went to Saint Paul's...

Haley Jordan, representing Central Indiana, was crowned Miss Indiana USA 2023 in a state competition held on Monday, July 17 at the Noblesville High School Auditorium. The 25-year-old sports reporter and broadcasting teacher from Indianapolis is a graduate of Indiana University where she double-majored in broadcast journalism and Spanish. She succeeds Miss Indiana USA 2022 Sammy Toney and will now prepare to represent her home state at Miss USA 2023 in Reno, Nevada later this year. Her court of runners-up consists of Audrey Schiegel (Spirit of Indiana), Ariah Leary (Evansville), Lexie Dames (Indianapolis), Olivia Johnson (Owen County), and Kiki Walls (Gary). The rest of the Top 16 were Kyra Hoss, Taylor Collins, AK Flude, Katie Whippie, Amanda Pirkowski, Kayla Owens, Adrianna Moore, Ruby Aurora, Lauren Frank, and Caroline Kerr. Kinley Shoemaker of Indianapolis bagged the title of Miss Indiana Teen USA 2023 and will now proceed to the Miss Teen USA 2023 pageant. She succeeds last year...