Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt resigns, citing mental health [Video]

Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt is relinquishing her crown.

The 24-year-old, who represented Utah, announced her resignation on social media, citing her mental health.

“In life, I strongly value the importance of making decisions that feel best for you and your mental health,” she began. “As individuals, we grow through experiencing different things in life that lead us to learning more about ourselves.”

“Sadly, I have made the very tough decision to resign from the title of Miss USA 2023,” Voigt said in her post on Instagram.

In her caption, Voigt acknowledged that news of her resignation may be unexpected.

“I realize this may come as a large shock to many. Never compromise your physical and mental well-being. Our health is our wealth,” she wrote in her caption.

Voigt recounted some of her favorite parts of the job, including becoming an advocate for anti-bullying, dating violence awareness and prevention, and immigration rights and reform.

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