Mothers of Noelia Voigt and UmaSofia Srivastava, who both resigned as Miss USA and Miss Teen USA, respectively, within days of each other, are speaking out about the troubling experiences their daughters faced.
They describe a toxic environment within the pageant system, where their daughters were mistreated, bullied, and felt unsafe.
Allegations include bullying by pageant management, surveillance of social media accounts, and inadequate response to harassment incidents.
The mothers are calling for changes within the organization and hope for apologies and accountability. They also highlight the legal restrictions their daughters face in speaking out.
Despite the organization’s statement about fostering a supportive environment, the mothers warn others to reconsider participating in pageants to avoid similar hardships.
(Adapted from Parade)