Miss North Carolina USA Loses Crown Over Past Online Speech

Decision Based on Speech, Not Beliefs

Organizers of the Miss North Carolina USA pageant removed the crown from Brittany Boltinhouse due to her historical online speech. The decision was not influenced by her conservative politics or Christian beliefs.

A Blaize Productions’ decision was not based on Brittany Boltinhouse’s political views, religious beliefs, or protected personal viewpoints.

The organization, which holds the North Carolina state license for the Miss USA pageant, emphasized its inclusiveness and diversity.

Despite the organization’s statement, Boltinhouse expressed her belief that her political stance and faith were factors in losing her title. Her past online posts likely influenced the decision, according to Boltinhouse.

Impact and Reactions

Boltinhouse, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, expressed pride in her faith and conservative values. She stated that she would not compromise her beliefs due to this setback. She viewed losing the crown as a potential ‘blessing in disguise.’

The pageant organizers specified that the decision was based on thorough assessment of her online conduct, including past use of objectionable language.

The Miss USA President Thom Brodeur highlighted the importance of maintaining a standard associated with the title and disallowed racism or homophobia in the pageant.

A New Titleholder

Following the removal of Boltinhouse’s crown, Myla Hadley, the first runner-up, will represent North Carolina at the Miss USA pageant. Boltinhouse cited adolescence and mistakes as part of her past statements.

A title here isn’t a trinket. It is a position of trust, extended by an organization and accepted by a woman who agrees to carry a standard in public.

Boltinhouse ended by affirming her constitutional right to express her beliefs without judgment.