Why beauty queens are removing their crowns. The allegations against Miss Universe

Noelia Voigt and UmaSofia Srivastava, former Miss USA and Miss Teen USA, respectively, have resigned amid allegations of unprofessional behavior and harassment by the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) management. Their resignations follow the earlier departure of the Miss USA Social Media Director Claudia Michelle, who cited a toxic work environment and bullying. Both Voigt and Srivastava expressed that the organization's values no longer aligned with their personal beliefs, particularly concerning mental health and advocacy freedom.

Accusations against MUO include bullying, creating a toxic work environment, and suppressing the titleholders' social advocacy on platforms. The situation has drawn attention to broader issues within the organization, including alleged micro-management and lack of proper support for team members. This controversy follows previous allegations of competition rigging within MUO, which the organization has denied.