MISS USA Resigns!! 1st Time in History! 

Poor Noelia. She worked so hard for so many years to achieve her dream only for it to be a nightmare. It’s sad how low the Miss USA and Miss Universe organization and brand has gotten.

Imagine if no one actually wanted to resume Noelia's reign? That would be a BIG statement.

Reminder to Noelia and anyone/everyone else that NDAs cannot legally cover illegal activity. If you believe that an organization that made you sign an NDA has broken the law, you are within your full legal rights to speak out. They cannot sue you for that. Check with a lawyer first and then stand up for yourself ♥️ (Just a PSA - not sure if this would help Noelia’s situation or not but it’s still good for everyone to know!)

"cosplaying as Miss USA" had me cackling. 100% FACTS! Looks like there are crucial similarities between LR and AJ hahaha .... they do enjoy cosplaying, don't they?

Crazy her hidden message says I am silenced

Miss USA organization NEEDS to hire you as National Director!!

Dani - I cannot BELIEVE you ended up in the same HOUSE as Noelia, at the LAST event before she QUITS. All the Stars in the Universe aligned for you- & I salute you -

Laylah will probably crown herself as Noelia’s successor

Everything that happened with Miss USA recently truly upsets me. It's so hard to support Miss Universe and Miss USA nowadays with self-centered and narcissistic leadership. Both of these organizations need new people who won't bring this organization into a pile of trash and shame. I'm with Noela. Although she resigned from her title, she remained the most bravest Miss USA.

As a person who has been living with mental health issues for the last 25 years, the resources you offered up and your plea to seek help brought me to tears. Thank you for being such a wonderful advocate for mental health. WE ALL LOVE YOU!

I’ve known other directors like this and they are very verbally and emotionally abusive and controlling behind the scenes. They’re so nice to other people you wouldn’t know unless you’re in it. Narcissistic abuse takes a real toll on someone. So sad for Noelia and Uma Sofia.

Honestly, I feel so bad for Noelia. Imagine having a dream shattered in this way.

The entire situation is so shocking. Never did i expect that Noelia would resign because its clearly evident that she worked hard for 7 years to acquire the title of Miss USA which she said has been her dream since childhood. Something must have happened for her to give up the title and the Miss USA organization keeps getting worse by the day. I think someone should acquire the license of Miss USA, Teen USA and Universe because Anne JKN is the worst owner that the organizations have ever had ever since this all started. The state national directors should come together to condemn this because the Miss USA has reached the peak of its downfall. Hope Noelia amd UmaSofia are ok.

Thank you for using your platform to share the truth and have difficult (but important) conversations. You’re a true gem and voice for good in the pageant community, Dani!

In 1990, the tv show 48 Hours did an episode on pageantry. They focused on Miss USA. Miss USA 1989, Gretchen Polhemus, spoke about her reign as Miss USA. They asked her if she had it to do all over again would she. She responded with Miss Texas yes, Miss USA no. Carole Gist(1990) sued the pageant before her year ended. Gretchen filed suit with the same attorney. Courtney Gibbs(1988) later filed suit as well. Christy Fichtner (1986) came out and complained about her treatment as Miss USA. This is nothing new. When management changed things got better. Miss USA has changed so much over the years as well. Miss USA for the longest time was about representing the pageants’ corporate sponsors (who are no longer with the pageant). She was a corporate spokesperson. Miss America was the pageant with the platform, not Miss USA. Miss USA adopted a pageant platform after they had lost all of their sponsors. Sad to say, that those of us who have followed the pageant for years, before most of you were even born, the pageant has lost its luster. The pageant that we see now is not the pageant that we used to see. Sad to say, but it’s only going to get worse.

I know lawyers are expensive, but each contestant should have one. Winner contracts should be disclosed and properly reviewed before anyone joins pageants. The ladies should know what they're getting into if crowned!

Such an unfortunate, embarrassing situation for the US to be in. I hope that it is resolved soon and that Noellia is still recognized as not only a past Miss USA but the queen in whose reign, REAL change and REAL women's empowerment took place. ❤

We need a network to buy miss USA and Paula back as president to run it.

Dani we don’t trust anybody else but you to bring us the facts that you can without exposing or breaking a confidence. It’s just so frustrating she was treated with such disrespect and bulling. I really thought she would have been the next miss universe. I continue to pray for her and all the title holders and their directors. This whole situation is sad and heartbreaking.

I like your dress today Dani. Purple and asymmetrical. On another note, sad to see Noelia resign and not able to enjoy her reign. Wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors.

Would love to see pageants do away with the NDAs for their titleholders 👏🏽

When anything is happening in the pageant world, I run straight to your RU-vid channel! BTW…Your top is GORGEOUS!

Miss teen just resigned…. Praying for these ladies, I can’t imagine.

Dani….you clearly love and respect your followers. This is why you are our “go to” source for insights and clarity. Thank you so much!

Now Miss Teen USA resigned. They are sending a necessary message and I hope people take this seriously

I think Laylah didn’t think about the consequences of her actions. The damage has been done, and she has to make her bed and lie in it.

You are currently the leading pageant connoisseur. Of course we respect your commentary. Your consistency is admirable.

When i competed for Miss World America, we were all given a copy of the contract we would sign if we were to win the title at the beginning of the competition. So that helped us all go through the contract and ask questions or decide to step away if it wasn't something we were up for. Also, it seems like there's some jealousy or envy from Laylah, almost as though she wished she were Miss USA. Which is so sad because that has limited the capacity of our title holders and their ability to shine. She really needs to work on her self-esteem, but i think we need new management if things don't change. I'm also observing from far as i was making plans to participate next year.

The fact that the Miss USA organization didn’t care about Noelia’s mental health even after they lost a former titleholder to suicide is completely unacceptable. They need to apologize to her right now with no bullshit and no excuses. I highly doubt they will, but If they truly cared about empowering women, they would apologize to Noelia and everyone else that they silenced.

Thank you so much Dani for shedding light on issues that matter in the pageant world. Your interpretation of things make it so much easier for us pageant fans to follow and very educational as well. Please don’t stop from creating videos like this we support you and we will really for you if needed.

Miss USA instagram is deleting comments FYI

Thanks Ms Dani for this. The hidden message was brilliant. It is heartbreaking but kudos to Neolia and we wish her and you all the best.

One thing I noticed in her photoshoots is that she removed the ring she never takes off of her passed on sister. Her persona definitely appears to be a character she’s been made to play. Looking through her posts, there were so many signs. I pray she heals from this

Your purple dress is amazing! I love her videos! It shows all aspects of her perspective, beauty pageant side, improvments etc.

Hugs to Noelia! I hope she is doing ok. I also hope that Cara Mund is doing ok.

Im very concerned as to what it is that is being silenced in the Miss USA org. Even Noelia has hinted "I AM SILENCED" in her statement. What is the depth of impropriety that is going on? I just hope and pray that both she and Uma Sofia are safe. I hope it is not a Max Sebriechts kind of a situation and im sorry for bringing this up. Im not a conspiracy theorist but the subtle messaging of people being silenced, those cryptic posts makes me very concerned with various kinds of thoughts as to what the full story is

Thank you Dani for this page. Thank you for being a voice for so many who are still scared to speak up on what is going on in Pageantry. I do believe change is coming. Pageant is a rooted tradition in do many Countrys but especially here in the USA. More conversations need to happened at the local, and State levels because once you get to the National level it becomes so much more political.

Thank you so much Dani! We love youuuuu 🤗🤗🤗

Well said. Your passion for pageantry is admirable. The Miss USA should take note and take action, bravo 👏

First, l love your channel. Second, l am a licensed Psychotherapist who works with pageant contestants in Texas. Pageant contestants face amped up anxiety and pressures that most people their age never face and, quite frankly, will never understand. I would love to see a world where Miss America/Miss USA and their teen counterparts do a daily check in with a licensed therapist. It should be part of the "prize package." We have all seen what happens when it's not. My thoughts.

I was waiting for this, a very reliable person to listen & watch when it comes to pageantry. Thank you so much! Next is about Miss Teen USA resigmation….

Miss Teen USA UmaSofia has also resigned from her title, but her statement was more directly about the organization

One thing many do not understand is that she was in Miss USA system for 7 years, its not like the stress and pressure of a titleholder was anything new. For some title holders it just comes by surprise and they just do not feel it, but she was tough tough cookie. She was living for it, she prepped 8 years for it. Its not “noone wants to work anymore” it really had to be bloody horrid she had to go through and not even just absuse but neglect of basics as Miss USA is entitled to. Just the rewards of the winning title were all declined to her. But the saddest part is that most people do not have financial and mental means to fight the beast. In todays society you can be sued by minor mistake in wording and most people just are afraid of the financial burden they cannot bare to fight even random legal affairs. Its not abt going to court even, the suing is made so easy that just many are aware of it. Thats why people rely on you because you know how to speak about eloquently enough to avoid all that.

OMG! What a shocker!!!!!! Thank you Dani for always supporting our queens!!!! ❤

Thank you so much for sharing this information, and for also sharing your insight with us so often; not just in this topic, but on all things pageantry related. Your take on things happening within the MUO is hard earned, and comes from seeing things up close, and having had enough experience to recognize what is going on. I really respect how supportive you are towards the titleholders and contestants, and how kind you are in your criticisms/recommendations. What a shame that our Miss USA had to experience such nonsense once she finally reached her goals, it’s very sad to see her walk away from something that she worked so hard for. So very discouraging, and I hope she gets the support she needs to get through this to the other side. One last thing Dani…I always leave your posts saying one thing: that there are SO many titleholders out there who never get to the big crown, Miss USA, Miss America or whatever the title, but who prove daily why they deserved their state title, far beyond the sparkle of that crown. You are a real example of the benefits these programs can produce…a strong, articulate woman with opinions, who isn’t fearful to share them. You are appreciated, and a great example of what positivity pageantry can bring to one’s life.

I’ve been watching you from the beginning of my pageant journey, I’m titling now!!!

Hi Dani, I have been listening to your channel for years! THANK YOU for everything you do for the pageant industry across the world. Your content is so informative and SPOT-ON on several issues. I am compelled to comment on your last 2 videos as they are EXTREAMLY upsetting ....to the point that something needs be done (vs. merely just talking about it). This behavior is unacceptable and offenders should be held accountable. USA Leadership CAN NOT hide behind NDAs. We need to END THIS NOW. Let me know if I can join you and your supporters on some kind of crusade to END this before the USA pageant this summer. Your voice IS being heard through your channel. There are LOTs of us who want to do something and help. There's got to be something we can do. With all Respect, Fernand Molinar (from New York City where the Time's Up Movement is still in full force!)

Thank you Dani for putting this together!

Was waiting for your input on this!

It’s so sad too see her go, after hearing Laylah isn’t allowed to speak to Uma Sophia I wouldn’t be surprised if she stepped down as well.😢

Dani you are such a brave and bold woman to tackle issues such as these! 💗💞❣

Sh*t rolls downhill and I blame the current MU owner. They are toxic and now everything is toxic. Too bad

Dani, you are Amazing as always.

Dani - Thanks for the updates. This is truly heartbreaking. All of your insight and recommendations are spot on. Hopefully, the change Miss USA needs will occur swiftly. Forgive me if I missed it, but has the MUO released a public statement regarding the resignation of Noelia? Definitely a lot to process. Thank you for all that you do. Looks like there will be another video coming on the resignation of Miss Teen USA.

And Miss Teen USA just resigned! Holy Moly!

Layla probably doesn’t care if anyone takes over as Miss USA, that way she can have the spotlight on her and crown the new titleholder herself. I really feel for Noelia and wish her well, but what a mess (the whole MUO organization).

My wonderful Dani...You are so well spoken. I have 3 words for you (after watching your excellent video this morning): FOLLOW THE MONEY. In my humble opinion, the only way the organization can be brought to their knees in the final analysis, to make substantial change from the inside out, is to confront the money trail donors , corporate bigwigs or whomever fund the paychecks of those in power who are abusing the system as you so well described. Case in point: An example of this: The protests on campuses wherein UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS would not do anything to circumvent the heightening hate speech and escalating discord from a few months ago... even as some college presidents were BEING grilled in front of Congress a few months back, these people in power did nothing..said nothing... MADE ALL KINDS OF EXCUSES......that is, until the DONORS pulled out. All of a sudden, WHEN THE MONEY STOPPED funding the university from the major donors... then some university presidents were forced to RESIGN. It happened in a flash. Everything resolved itself. They removed the "cancer" of bad leadership from the very top. New leadership emerged. You are very brave to keep up the good flight.

I’ve been watching you on the sidelines. I sincerely say that you’re one of the genuine pageant supporters out there. You’ve finally found your niche - in-depth analysis about the pageant world. You can be a leading and fierce voice in this industry. Something it direly needs in its darkest moment. ❤❤❤

YES MAAM! Thank you Dani for getting this episode out! Thank you for saying things that others can’t or won’t. You are the epitome of pageantry right now. Thank you for standing up for what’s right. I feel so bad for Noelia. You dedicate so much of yourself to pageantry and to have it be simply a nightmare is so sad. Sending so much love to her!

Do you think that the 2024 Class should boycott the pageant, unless Layla resigns?

Dani. I just LOVE your purple outfit!

Can you imagine if you got a call from the owner of MISS UNIVERSE to become the new director.Girl, I would scream!

Gosh. I hope something will change . Hoping for Noella for the best

Dani you are the go to for everything pageantry ❤

Dani, You always look beautiful, but especially today. That gowm is stunning on you -- the style and especially the color. Thank you for being honest and always standing for what is right.

Man I’ve been out of the pageant game for so many years and this is just heartbreaking to hear about. This LR lady seems like a narcissistic bully. This video was so well done. I hope the 2023 class stands together and lets the organization go without a titleholder for the next two months to send a message and to support Noelia.

I absolutely love everything said here in this video. With UmaSophia resigning as well, will you make another video detailing the issues she may have been facing as well?

I pity the woman who decides to accept this crown, and for a few reasons. Good job, Dani! Great work. That purple draped over your shoulder is fire. You look amazing. Keep doing what you’re doing!

❤❤❤❤THANK YOU THANK YOU SO MUCH 🙏🏼 😊 LOVE YOU ❤

Dani! I must know where you got this dress/top!

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. What Noelia has gone through in her reign as Miss USA is a travesty.. Miss USA organization has become a sham this year. Noelia, is a stand up woman. Stay strong.

Hi Dani 👋, I personally find it impressive that some people were able to decipher Noelia’s cryptic message in her statement. I have to admit that when I first saw her post, I didn’t notice her hidden message until I saw a couple of IG stories including yours (if I recall correctly). Some people may think I sound ridiculous for what I’m about to say next (and honestly, I don’t blame them if they do). But this is just my speculation ONLY. I think that given the fact that Noelia’s post came with the hidden message “I AM SILENCED”, that to me suggests that although she made the decision to resign as Miss USA 2023 for the sake of her mental health, it felt as if it happened on the terms of the Miss USA organization rather than that of her own. In other words, it’s possible that the Miss USA organization may have decided to end Noelia’s reign for her instead of actually letting Noelia decide that for herself, which (I think) could’ve been the final straw for her mental health. After everything Noelia must’ve went through during her reign, I can only hope that she is doing okay in ALL aspects of her well-being whether or not she is well aware that the vast majority of the pageant community has heard her loud and clear. Sending you lots of love!!! ❤️❤️❤️🫶

Miss Teen USA also stepped down today!

Thank you for a great episode…mental health is extremely important in ANY corporation specially if they have the resources🫰and you don’t. Also out of curiosity do any of the ladies MUST sign an NDA?

You make a great point: Is the Miss USA title worth your mental health? Someone stepping up to take the crown the remaining two months wouldn't erase the toxic situation Noelia and others bravely exposed. Some "career pageant" girl will take the title, believing they're the exception, but the problems will remain. Until there's a change at the top, mental health will be a major concern for future Miss USAs.

Dani my girl!!! I adore you and have followed you for years. I only wish I didn't live in Europe so I can watch your lives live so I can comment. You are amazing and you are doing God's work right now.

Sorry to hear about your camera.

It’s now the MESS USA pageant

Thanks!

update: as of right now, Savannah, Miss Hawaii USA has accepted the miss USA crown

I’m watching this episode with teary eyes. As a father of someone who is going through mental health issues, this hit me to the core. I wish that miss USA will get the necessary help she needs. Sometimes it’s easy said than done. But if anyone is going through some mental health issues, reach out to any one you trust and talk about it. If someone reaches out to you, please listen to what that person says.

Dani your are the BEST!!!!!

You and Sierra are like the Maia Angelou of Pageantry ! Thank you for heeding our call thank you Miss Dani! Mabuhay po kayo!

Dani, I may sound a little too out of the box here, but maybe it's time for State Directors to make a stand as well with all the things happening at Miss USA. Maybe they should boycott this year. MUO will take notice, I'm sure.

She should forget the NDA and tell her story. Public opinion is on her side and the organization would be committing suicide if they went after her legally.

Wow!

This is the same for any job. I got double Masters degree. I am told to keep quiet & hide especially if cameras are around the job

It will be interesting to see if they can even get a Miss USA competition off the ground this year. I agree that the Kentucky Derby was a perfect event for Miss USA to attend. Even though it's an American event, it would have also been an ideal venue for Miss Universe to appear but I believe Anne has Sheynnis under lock and key somewhere in Thailand. That in itself is a whole 'nother story. I'll be following this whole thing very carefully. I hate sitting on the sidelines and wish there was some way I could help.

Seriously, MissUSA needs you and your passion in this industry

I hope she is ok… and I hope her mental heath. Is ok. #standstrongNoelia

This is your best video to date. You just keep getting better!!!! Will you update now that UmaSofia is done as well? 😢

Ever since Anne took over the MU Organization everything start to went downhill

First of all, thank you so much for your promptness on this topic. Two well thought out and executed videos with difficult subject matter to navigate in no time flat. You go girl. Thank GOD Noelia has you to raise awareness and truly, you're doing a service to all interested in competing in the future. I can't believe how devastating this whole scenario is. I can't imagine how it feels to dedicate your youth/young adulthood to an organization who turns around and betrays you. It seems Miss USA and Miss Universe have both lost their way. Praying for Noelia and Uma. That they get their lives back and can unburden themselves from this mess quickly. Do you think there's any chance Noelia will be able to speak out in the future? Or are these NDAs a lifetime contract. Would love to know your thoughts. Thanks Dani

This is so sad, after watching these recent news, I wonder who would want to compete in the pegeant... I wouldn't.

Finally, someone stood up and made a great decision!

You deserve all that and more!You two looked beautiful on the red carpet.Talk about predestination!

Can’t believe that happened. Shame on her boss for not take good care of her and make her resign

Dani I'm obsessed with your purple dress, you look flawless. So sad that Noella resigned she was so sweet and beautiful one of my favorites USA. I wish her the best on her future endeavors. ❤❤❤

SO LAYLA RUINED A 70 YEAR EMPIRE IN UNDER A YEAR 😅

I read where Savannah Gankiewicz, Miss Hawaii, the first runner up was offered the title.