Miss USA Noelia Voigt Steps Down 7 Months Into Job, Cites Physical & Mental Health

Miss USA Noelia Voigt has stepped down and turned in her crown in a rather shocking development that has rocked the pageant world. 

Citing physical and mental health, Voigt, 24, told her Instagram supporters that "it's time to write the next chapter." 

And with that, she resigned her Miss USA crown. 

"Never compromise your physical and mental well-being," Voigt wrote in her Instagram statement. "Our health is our wealth."

"My journey as Miss USA has been incredibly meaningful, representing Utah with pride, and later the USA at Miss Universe (held in November). Sadly, I have made the very tough decision to resign from the title of Miss USA 2023."

"Eternal gratitude fills my heart when I think about the platform I was given to make a difference, the feeling of achieving a lifelong dream, and connecting with people all over the world, just as I said I would do on the Miss USA stage," she added.

"Deep down I know that this is just the beginning of a new chapter for me, and my hope is that I continue to inspire others to remain steadfast, prioritize your mental health, advocate for yourself and others by using your voice, and never be afraid of what the future holds, even if it feels uncertain."

The decision to abandon her crown leaves the Miss USA pageant organizers in a tough spot. Do they call Miss Hawaii USA Savannah Gankiewicz, who was the first runner-up and ask if she's busy? Would Savannah even consider filling the role for the summer? 

The pageant said in its own Instagram statement that it "will soon announce the crowning of the new Miss USA." 

Needless to say, the pageant world is buzzing with rumors flying around and drama over Voigt being blocked from using the Miss USA social media accounts. 

Let's be honest, the pageant world is much better when there's salacious backstabbing drama that plays out on social media. What do these women do the rest of the year? Give me fighting. Give me tears. 

Give me Noelia spilling it all on the couch with Drew Barrymore mere millimeters from her face trying to get the now-former Miss USA to cry.  

I didn't start the day expecting to find myself immersed in Miss USA drama, but here I am. It's time to buckle up.