Miss Teen USA Uma Sofia Srivastava gives up the crown days after Miss Teen USA quits

On Wednesday, Miss USA announced her resignation from her position, two days after Miss USA announced her resignation and gave up her crown.

Uma Sofia Srivastava, 17, posted on Instagram: “After careful consideration, I decided to resign because I found that my personal values ​​were no longer fully aligned with the direction of the organization.

Srivastava added, “I am grateful for all the support from my family, state directors, sister queens, and fans who have cheered me on since winning the state title. I will always remember my time as Miss New Jersey USA fondly, and the experience of representing my state as a first generation Mexican Indian American at the national level has been fulfilling.” se.

The resignation comes in the same week that Noelia Voigt relinquished her Miss USA title due to her mental health.

Last week, the social media director for the Miss USA organization also announced her resignation. Claudia Michele said On Instagram She observed Voigt's “deteriorating” mental health and noted a “lack of respect” for Srivastava and her family.

“I feel that the way the current administration speaks about their title holders is unprofessional and inappropriate; I deny workplace toxicity and bullying of any kind,” Michelle wrote.

“The well-being of all individuals associated with Miss USA is my top priority,” Lily Rose, CEO and president of the Miss USA Organization, told NBC News on Wednesday.

“All along, my personal goal as president of this organization has been to inspire women to always create new dreams, have the courage to explore it all, and continue to maintain integrity along the way. I hold myself to the same high standards and take these allegations seriously,” she said, without Provide details of the allegations she was referring to.

Srivastava said she will continue to advocate for education and admissions.

She cited the responses she received, from children and adults alike, about the children's book she wrote, “The White Jaguar,” as shaping her legacy.

“This work has always been my true calling,” Srivastava wrote.

according to summary sAnd bssKIt is the story of a jaguar that was separated from its parents during a fire. The synopsis says that the tiger, who realizes that he looks different from the other tigers, must find his way home during a journey of self-love.

Srivastava also said that she is looking forward to finishing her first year of high school and applying to colleges.

“Most importantly, thank you to those who support me for who I am and who I have always been, not who I have momentarily become,” she said.

On Monday, Voigt announced her resignation as Miss USA to prioritize her mental health. Voigt, 24, who captured the crown last September, posted the photo Instagram She was stepping down.

“Deep down, I know this is just the beginning of a new chapter for me, and I hope I can continue to inspire others to stay resilient, prioritize your mental health, stand up for yourself and others using your voice, and never be afraid of what the future holds, even if it’s… “It seems uncertain.”

The Miss USA organization said in a statement on Monday that it respects Voigt's decision and has accepted her resignation.

“We respect and support former Miss USA Noelia Voigt’s decision to step down from her duties,” the statement read. “The well-being of our title holders is a top priority, and we understand her need to prioritize herself at this time.”

The competition said it is reviewing plans for a “transfer of responsibilities to a successor” and will make an announcement soon.