Noelia Voigt, Miss United States, renounces the crown to prioritize her mental health

The Venezuelan-American Noelia Voigt24, announced this Monday on his social networks that he was renouncing his crown. Miss United Statesgranted last November, to prioritize their mental health.

“In life, I really value the importance of making decisions that are best for you and your mental health. As individuals, we grow through experiencing different things that lead us to know ourselves better (…) Never put your physical and mental well-being in danger. Our health is our wealth,” Voigt explained at the beginning of a statement published on Instagram.

A post that was accompanied by a caption that read: “I realize that this may be a big shock for many (…) A million thanks to everyone for their constant and unwavering support. Time to write the next chapter.”

Voigt’s statement concludes: “I hope to continue inspiring others to stand strong, prioritize their mental health, advocate for themselves and others using their voice, and never be afraid of what the future holds, even if it seems uncertain.”

American media reported the response of a spokesperson for the Miss USA organization in which he accepted Voigt’s resignation and valued that the “well-being” of its members is a “priority” that he shared, assuring that they are reviewing the protocol for “a transition of responsibilities to the successor” whose name they will announce soon.

A native of Utah, Voigt – the first Venezuelan-American to hold the crown – succeeded Morgan Romano, from North Carolina, last year and now it could be Savannah Gankiewicz, from Hawaii and a finalist in the last edition, who could receive the crown that The interior decorator has also been freed.

After winning the beauty pageant in November, Voigt said she was proud of her work with Smile Train, a nonprofit that provides corrective surgery to children with cleft lips and palates, as well as her advocacy in the fight against cleft lip and palate. School bullying and the rights of migrants.

With information from EFE