Time: 2024-08-02
Miss Teen USA 2024 , Addie Carver of Mississippi , was recently crowned at a dazzling event in Los Angeles . The 17 - year - old dance teacher and choreographer won the title after a highly controversial resignation by the previous winners in May . The event featured no explicit reference to this year 's shock double resignation , which saw the first winners of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA ever to renege their crowns . Following the turmoil , Miss USA organization made a significant change to the proceedings by having Carver crowned by Hawaiis Savannah Gankiewicz , the Miss USA crown holder following the resignation of Utahs Noelia Voigt.
The controversy surrounding the resignations of the 2023 winners , Noelia Voigt and UmaSofia Srivastava , shed light on alleged poor management , bullying , and harassment within the Miss USA organization . Voigt cited mental health reasons for stepping down , while Srivastava mentioned a clash in personal values with the organization . The subsequent resignations led to a significant shakeup in the organization , prompting Miss Teen USA 's first runner - up , Stephanie Skinner , to decline the title , leaving it vacant.
Addie Carver 's journey to becoming Miss Teen USA was marked by personal struggles and triumphs , including her father 's passing and her dedication to dance . Her win at the pageant marked a significant milestone in her life , and she expressed her commitment to inspiring others through her organization , Dance to Empower . The competition , which featured 51 participants , emphasized beauty , brains , and confidence , with Carver highlighting the importance of mental health in her final interview.
The resignations of the former Miss Teen USA and Miss USA winners , UmaSofia Srivastava and Noelia Voigt , due to personal reasons and mental health prioritization , respectively , raised questions about the well - being of titleholders . Despite the controversies and organizational turmoil , the crowning of Addie Carver as Miss Teen USA 2024 signifies a new chapter for the pageant and its participants . As the organization moves forward , it faces the challenge of addressing internal issues and rebuilding trust with its contestants and the public.
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