On Monday, the 2023 Miss America champion Noelia Voigt suddenly posted a statement on Instagram announcing that
"I made a very difficult decision to resign from the title of Miss America 2023."
(Noelia Voight's victory)
The reason given by 24-year-old Noelia was mental health reasons, and she regretted in the post,
"I realized that this could be a shock to a lot of people. Be sure not to compromise your physical and mental health. Health is our wealth. Thank you for your unwavering support countless times. It's time to write the next chapter. I hope you will stay and stay tuned for what happens next. ”
(Screenshot from Ins@noeliavoigt)
Although fans and netizens were a little surprised, they all understood her, were proud of the decision she made, and said that they would continue to support her.
(Screenshot from Ins@noeliavoigt)
However, soon sharp-eyed netizens turned into detectives and discovered mysteries in her statement.
"The first few sentences can be spelled 'I AM SILENCED.'"
(Screenshot from Ins@noeliavoigt)
Netizens feel that Noelia's statement has a "hidden poem", if the speculation is true, then it is obvious that the person who sealed her mouth should be the organizer of the Miss America competition.
(Screenshot from Ins@noeliavoigt)
Since the Miss America 2020 contest underwent several leadership reshuffles, former contestants and viewers have complained about the agency on social media, such as accusing them of favoring certain contestants.
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Now with the new discovery in Noelia's statement, netizens are even more calm, and they suspect that her resignation has another hidden reason.
(Noelia)
"We need to listen carefully because someone is trying to tell us something important," someone analyzed. ”
"I can't even imagine how many contracts and non-disclosure agreements and stuff like that she signed. She sent this out so that others would find out. ”
(Screenshot from TikTok@AnnaNoel)
In fact, Noelia is not the only one who recently announced her disconnection from "Miss America".
Just two days after her resignation, Miss Teen USA 2023 champion Uma Sofia Srivastava also announced her resignation from the title.
(Uma Sofia Srivastava)
"After much deliberation, I decided to resign because I found that my personal values did not align with the direction of the institution," she explained in a statement. ”
(Screenshot from Ins@umasofias)
In an interview with People magazine, 17-year-old Uma Sophia said,
"It was never my first choice."
"Unfortunately, I can't say much right now."
"But I would say that it was a deliberate decision and I'm looking forward to what will happen in the future."
(related reports)
And not only the contestants, but also a management staff member of the competition organizer has also announced his resignation in the past few days.
Her name is Claudia Michelle, a former social media director of the Miss America contest, who announced her resignation days before Noelia's resignation.
(Claudia announces her resignation)
In a statement, she said it was her "dream job," but then vented some dissatisfaction with the job.
For example, she has no other team members to assist her, she has been working unpaid for the first two months, and Miss America's official social media account blocks some people and deletes comments without the guidance and approval of her director.
"This is an organization that empowers women, and I make this statement in the hope that the title holders who have been lost during the year will regain some power," Claudia said. ”
"Since I didn't sign any contracts or non-disclosure agreements, I felt I was qualified to say what I saw."
(Claudia Michel)
Claudia also chatted about her thoughts on the two resignations above, and her tone was full of sympathy.
She said she has seen Noelia's mental health deteriorate, as well as Uma Sophia and her family being disrespected, and they have been restricted from expressing their "personal opinions" on social media.
"I feel that the way the current management talks about them is unprofessional and inappropriate," Claudia said, "and I deny a toxic workplace atmosphere and any form of bullying." ”
"I believe their voices and stories should be heard, not silenced."
(Screenshot from Ins@missclaudiamichelle)
Soon, a person familiar with the matter revealed to the media how depressed these women who resigned were in the workplace, and both champions resigned due to harassment and bullying by event organizers.
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Insiders said the two champions had been wearing "thorny crowns" on their heads for months.
Despite being in a toxic work environment, they can only smile silently due to the pressure of their contracts.
"This toxic atmosphere is very worrying."
"The leadership of this competition needs to be taken over as soon as possible."
Insiders said that the three of them discussed resigning together and arranged the time for resignation very strategically.
"Because of the institution, they don't dare to speak out loud now."
"They don't want this to have any lasting negative impact on their future."
(Noelia and Uma Sophia photo)
Insiders also revealed that harassment and workplace bullying by competition organizers have seriously affected the physical and mental health of the two champions.
Insiders said that the meticulous management of Noelia can reach level 10 and is harassing.
"Noelia wakes up every day in a state of pins and needles because of the harassing emails [sent by the tournament organizers]."
"'Can't do this,' 'Can't do that,' 'Deleted that post.'"
"'You can't tell anyone, remember you signed a non-disclosure agreement, you can't go here unless we agree.'" ”
It is said that the trigger for Noelia's decision to resign was a promise from tournament organizers to provide her with an apartment to live in Manhattan or Los Angeles.
But after 5 months, they broke their promise and finally arranged for Noelia to live in Florida.
(Noelia)
Another 17-year-old champion, Uma Sofia, needs the right guidance.
Her parents, worried about their daughter, recently refused to let the president of the Miss America agency talk to her.
"All the letters had to go through her parents," the insider said.
"Her parents met with the Miss Universe organizers to try to change the situation, but nothing has progressed and nothing has changed."
(Uma Sophia)
Moreover, it is said that the organizers of the event did not allow the two champions to post on Miss America's Instagram page and did not let them speak for themselves.
At the same time, Laylah Rose, the tournament's president and CEO, will use their capacity to post and "speak" for them.
(Post on Miss America Instagram page)
Although they did not speak freely, the resignation of the three of them one after another at least caused some splashes, which can be regarded as a kind of self-help and warning.
Whether it's the players who won the championship or the important staff,
Even the people who can profit from the game are starting to get used to the event, which is telling.
Or this type of beauty contest is really outdated in this day and age......