Miss Teen USA gives up title 2 days after Miss USA

Veronica Crespo
Jacey Birch, Anchor/Animal Advocate Reporter

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Miss Teen USA 2023 resigned on Wednesday, just two days after Miss USA gave up her crown.

17-year-old UmaSofia Srivastava represented New Jersey at the 2023 pageant. She is the first titleholder of Indian-Mexican descent.

She made the announcement in a social media post on Wednesday.

Srivastava’s resignation comes after Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voight announced her decision to resign citing mental health concerns.

The Miss USA organization said Monday, they are now working on the succession plan and will make an announcement soon about who will step into Voight’s role for the remainder of the year.

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Veronica Crespo

Veronica Crespo

Veronica Crespo writes for Local10.com and also oversees the Español section of the website. Born and raised in Miami, she graduated from the University of Miami, where she studied broadcast journalism and Spanish.

Jacey Birch

Jacey Birch

Jacey Birch is Local 10's Animal Advocate reporter and investigator for animal stories. She is also a weekend evening anchor.