Miss Utah Noelia Voigt Topped Miss USA 2023 Winner

“After a radical and intensive investigation, it was discovered that accusations of rigging of the 2022 Miss USA Pageant have been false,” a spokesperson for The Miss Universe Group, which oversees Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants, said in an Aug. 1 press release. “Nevertheless, after a lot dialogue and consideration, MUO and Crystle have been unable to succeed in an settlement as to Crystle and Miss Model’s persevering with involvement with Miss USA and the Miss Universe Group.”

So, what’s modified? The scoring system, for one.

“I got here in and I needed to essentially spotlight the delegates as people,” Laylah advised Insider forward of the competitors, sharing that the interview portion will now make up 50 % of a contestant’s complete rating, whereas the swimsuit and evening-gown rounds make up 25 % every. “We’re not simply parading onstage and we’re not simply carrying heels. We’re really on the market supporting our platforms and making waves and breaking glass ceilings within the philanthropy world that we wish to be in.”