Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:59pm on 09 May 2024,Thursday Entertainment
UmaSofia Srivastava, of Indian-Mexican heritage, steps down as Miss Teen USA, stating her personal values no longer align with the organization. Her resignation follows Noelia Voigt's Miss USA resignation. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity but felt it was time to part ways. The organization thanked her and plans to announce a new titleholder soon. Srivastava, in an Instagram post, expressed her continued advocacy for education and acceptance through her children's book and nonprofit work. She looks forward to focusing on academics and a new writing project.
