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The current Miss USA, Noelia Voigt has relinquished her title to prioritize her mental health.
Noelia Voigt, 24, won the beauty pageant last year and represented the US at the Miss Universe competition in El Salvador in November.
The beauty queen took to her Instagram to notify fans and followers of this huge decision, she said: "In life, I strongly value the importance of making decisions that feel best for you and your mental health.
"As individuals, we grow through experiencing different things in life that lead us to learn more about ourselves. My journey as Miss USA has been incredibly meaningful, representing Utah with pride, and later the USA at Miss Universe.
"Sadly, I have made the very tough decision to resign from the title of Miss USA 2023."
The Miss USA pageant said it accepted Voigt's resignation.
Noelia Voigt is an American model and beauty pageant titleholder who was awarded Miss USA 2023 on September 29, 2023. She is the second woman from Utah to win Miss USA, 63 years after its last win in 1960.
