New Miss USA Savannah Gankiewicz is named after Noelia Voigt RESIGNED over mental health issues as pageant is rocked by shock bullying claims

The Miss USA pageant has named a new winner after the former titleholder resigned over concerns of her 'physical and mental wellbeing' amid bullying allegations. 

Noelia Voigt, 24, announced her shock resignation on Monday in an Instagram post that said, 'In life, I strongly value the importance of making decisions that feel best for you and your mental health.'

On Thursday, the national pageant named the new 2023 winner as Savannah Ganziewicz, 28, who is Miss Hawaii. 

Miss USA announced that they would crown Ganziewicz in a ceremony in her home state next week. 

After Voigt's sudden resignation, the organization has been scrutinized after the former winner cited mental health and wellbeing as her reasoning - which has fueled rumors of bullying in the pageant world. 

Noelia Voigt, 24, became the first title holder in Miss USA's 72-year history to relinquish her crown

On Thursday, the national pageant named the new 2023 winner as Savannah Ganziewicz (pictured), 28, who is Miss Hawaii 

Miss USA announced that they would crown Ganziewicz (pictured) in a ceremony in her home state next week

Voigt was crowned last September after campaigning on messages of anti-bullying and immigration reform, but plans to step down to prioritize her 'physical and mental well-being'

'In life, I strongly value the importance of making decisions that feel best for you and your mental health,' Voigt wrote in Monday's announcement

Eagle-eyed fans spotted a cryptic code in Voigt's resignation statement, with the first letter of each sentence spelling out, 'I AM SILENCED.' 

Voigt's fellow contestants have come out in support of her decision to step down, calling for pageant bosses to release her from her NDA in order to 'give Noelia her voice back'. 

The beauty queen's resignation was quickly followed by Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava, 17, also quitting on Wednesday, saying in her own statement that her values 'no longer fully align with the direction of the organization.'

A third woman, Miss USA's social media manager, also sensationally quit her job in what is believed to have been a coordinated move with the titleholders, slamming the management and saying she disavows 'workplace toxicity and bullying.' 

Allegations of a 'toxic' environment surrounding the Miss USA Organization have been swirling as news of the trio's sudden resignations broke in recent days.

These allegedly include strict contracts forcing contestants to smile at all times, alongside bullying and widespread mental health issues among pageant queens. 

Eagle-eyed fans spotted an apparent hidden message in her resignation statement, with the first letter of each sentence spelling out, 'I AM SILENCED'

Miss USA & Teen USA Organization President/CEO, Laylah Rose (centre) with the titleholders

Voigt's resignation was quickly followed by Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava (pictured together), who said her values 'no longer fully align with the direction of the organization' 

Despite allegations of toxicity in the community, Gankiewicz voiced her support for the former winner in a statement accepting her new title. 

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Noelia Voigt, 24, became the first title holder in Miss USA's 72-year history to relinquish her crown

'Please know that my decision to accept the Miss USA crown was not one that was made lightly. I stand with Noelia and admire her strength to step down and prioritize her mental health,' she wrote.

Gankiewicz was congratulated by Laylah Rose, Miss USA's CEP & president. 'We are proud to crown Savannah Miss USA 2023, A true representation of vision, intelligence, and compassion. Her dedication to empowering women through self-love and confidence is inspiring, and we look forward to her impactful reign as Miss USA.'

Amid the ongoing drama, an insider told The New York Post that Voigt's mental health sharply declined while serving as Miss USA, saying she suffered from 'micromanaging to the 10th degree and harassing.' 

'Noelia wakes up every day on pins and needles because of harassing emails [from pageant organizers]: "Don't do this," "Don't do that," "Take that post down," "Unlike that post."

They added that she would be told to 'remember your NDA' constantly, and Miss USA Organization president Rose would allegedly post to social media under Voigt and Srivastava's handles on a whim. 

The Miss USA Organization did not immediately respond to a request for comment when contacted by DailyMail.com. 

In the days before Voigt's resignation, the organization's social media manager Claudia Michelle also stepped down, writing in her own statement that 'being offered your dream job and seeing that it was anything but was so disheartening.' 

'This is a women's empowerment organization and my hope in making this statement is to restore some of the empowerment back to these titleholders that was so deeply lost in their year,' wrote the former staffer. 

Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt announced her resignation in an Instagram post, days after she appeared at the Kentucky Derby

Voigt on Thursday made her first red carpet appearance since news spread of her shocking resignation as Miss USA, for an event commemorating People magazine’s 50th anniversary at the New York City photography museum Fotografiska New York

She claimed she was left to manage Voigt's social media almost entirely alone, and during her time working with the 24-year-old she 'unfortunately (saw) a decline in her mental health.' 

She added that Voigt's 'ability to share her story and her platform have been diminished', and said she witnessed 'disrespect' directed at Srivastava. 

'I believe their voices and their stories should be heard and not silenced,' she wrote. 'I disavow workplace toxicity and bullying of any kind.' 

On Thursday, Voigt made her first red carpet appearance since news spread of her shocking resignation as Miss USA.

The beauty queen was pictured at the New York City photography museum Fotografiska New York for PEOPLE: Celebrating 50 Years, an event commemorating People magazine’s 50th anniversary.

Voigt donned a shoulderless gray midi length tulle dress while carrying a striped crystal clutch purse, with strappy silver heels. She had her lustrous brown locks parted to the side and wore large earrings.

Voigt thanked the publication for having her to the event in an Instagram post, calling it an 'an honor to celebrate' the magazine's milestone alongside some incredibly iconic people.