Miss Hawaii Savannah Gankiewicz Crowned New Miss USA after Voigt and Srivastava's Resignations

Honolulu, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA United States of America
Gankiewicz finished as first runner-up in Miss USA 2023 and will serve out Voigt's reign through August
Savannah Gankiewicz crowned new Miss USA on May 15, 2023
Srivastava resigned due to personal values not aligning with the organization
Voigt resigned due to mental health concerns and represented Hawaii at Miss Universe 2023
Miss Hawaii Savannah Gankiewicz Crowned New Miss USA after Voigt and Srivastava's Resignations

Savannah Gankiewicz, a model and nonprofit leader from Hawaii, was crowned as the new Miss USA on May 15, 2023 at Hawaii's Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach. She replaces Noelia Voigt who resigned to focus on her mental health. Voigt became the pageant's Venezuelan-American winner and represented the United States at Miss Universe 2023 competition in El Salvador before resigning. UmaSofia Srivastava, Miss Teen USA, also resigned due to personal values not aligning with the organization.

Voigt announced her resignation on May 6 via Instagram stating that she strongly values making decisions that feel best for her mental health. She represented Hawaii at the Miss USA 2023 pageant and was crowned in September 2023. Voigt's mother claimed that she was stressed after receiving unwanted advances at a Christmas parade.

Gankiewicz, who finished as the first runner-up in the Miss USA 2023 contest last September, revealed her promotion via Instagram on May 14. She wrote that she stands with Voigt and admires her strength to step down and prioritize her mental health.

The CW Network is currently evaluating its relationship with the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants following the resignations of Voigt, Srivastava, and Claudia Engelhardt. The network announced a three-year contract extension to air both pageants in late April.

Engelhardt, a former Miss USA social media director who resigned the same week as Voigt and Srivastava, claimed that the current ownership and management of the Miss USA brand are responsible for their mental health decline. She documented that they knew it and did nothing about it.

Gankiewicz will serve out the remainder of Voigt's reign, holding her Miss USA title through August.


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Confidence

91%

Doubts
  • It's unclear what specific unwanted advances Voigt's mother was referring to at the Christmas parade.
  • The CW Network's evaluation of its relationship with the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants following resignations has not been publicly announced.

Sources

79%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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New Miss USA crowned amid ongoing turmoil at pageant

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Jacqui Palumbo, Thursday, 16 May 2024 03:42
  • Unique Points
    • Miss Hawaii USA Savannah Gankiewicz was crowned Miss USA after the original winner, Noelia Voigt, stepped down.
    • Voigt accused CEO Laylah Rose of building a culture of fear and control in her resignation letter.
    • Arianna Lemus resigned as Miss Colorado USA due to values being compromised and called for urgent action to protect future titleholders.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (30%)
    The article contains selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position. The authors do not disclose any sources and make editorializing statements such as 'amid a dramatic two weeks of resignations and allegations made against the Miss USA organization'. They also use emotional manipulation by describing Voigt's resignation letter as 'scathing' without providing any context or quotes from the letter. The authors also use sensationalism by implying that there is ongoing turmoil at the pageant, but do not provide any evidence to support this claim.
    • The girls decided to step down and give (up) their dream of a lifetime – a crown, a national title. Why would two girls decide to give that up?
    • amid a dramatic two weeks of resignations and allegations made against the Miss USA organization
    • Look at what happened to Noelia and UmaSofia.
  • Fallacies (80%)
    The authors make several appeals to emotion when describing the experiences of Voigt and Srivastava, as well as Gankiewicz's dedication to making a difference. They also quote Voigt's accusations against CEO Laylah Rose without providing any context or response from the Miss Universe organization. This lack of balance and potential for bias lowers the score.
    • The girls decided to step down and give (up) their dream of a lifetime – a crown, a national title. Why would two girls decide to give that up?
    • I am dedicated to taking action and making a difference. With my background as a certified mental health first aid responder and training in anti-bullying suicide prevention. I understand, the importance of prioritizing your well-being and advocating for those in need.
    • The job of their dreams turned out to be a nightmare.
    • Silencing women is not the definition of pageantry.
  • Bias (90%)
    The authors use language that depicts the Miss USA organization in a negative light and imply that there is a culture of fear and control within it. They also quote Voigt's accusations against CEO Laylah Rose without providing any context or response from the organization.
    • Amid a dramatic two weeks of resignations and allegations made against the Miss USA organization
      • Right now, it's not the right time to participate.
        • Voigt cited mental health as her reason for stepping down, but her resignation letter to the Miss Universe organization accused CEO Laylah Rose of 'actively building a culture of fear and control.'
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        100%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        Savannah Gankiewicz Crowned Miss USA After Noelia Voigt Resigns

        US Magazine Erin Carlson Thursday, 16 May 2024 06:03
        • Unique Points
          • Savannah Gankiewicz was crowned as the new Miss USA on May 15, 2023 at Hawaii’s Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach.
          • Gankiewicz replaces Noelia Voigt who resigned to focus on her mental health.
          • Voigt became the pageant’s Venezuelan-American winner and represented the United States at Miss Universe 2023 competition in El Salvador before resigning.
          • UmaSofia Srivastava, Miss Teen USA, also resigned due to personal values not aligning with the organization.
          • Voigt’s mother claimed that she was stressed after receiving unwanted advances at a Christmas parade.
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        95%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        Miss USA resignations: CW 'evaluating' relationship with pageants ahead of live ceremonies

        USA Today Monday, 13 May 2024 00:00
        • Unique Points
          • The CW is reevaluating its partnership with Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants.
          • Miss Hawaii USA Savannah Gankiewicz was crowned Miss USA after the original winner, Noelia Voigt, stepped down.
          • Voigt cited mental health as the reason for her resignation.
        • Accuracy
          • Voigt cited mental health as the reason for her resignation, while Srivastava said her personal values no longer fully aligned with the direction of the organization.
          • Voigt accused CEO Laylah Rose of building a culture of fear and control in her resignation letter.
          • Savannah Gankiewicz is a model and leads a female empowerment nonprofit.
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (85%)
          The article reports on a recent event with direct quotes from multiple parties. There is no blatant use of inflammatory rhetoric or appeals to authority. However, it does present a dichotomous depiction by stating that Miss USA and Miss Teen USA resignations were in response to the current ownership and management of the pageants, without presenting any alternative explanations or perspectives. This represents a false dilemma fallacy. Additionally, while not explicitly endorsing this viewpoint, the article does give significant space to a former social media director's perspective which criticizes the current management. This could be seen as an indirect appeal to authority.
          • . . . The CW Network is evaluating its relationship with both pageants.
          • In late April, the network announced it would air the 42nd Miss Teen USA pageant and 73rd Miss USA pageant on Aug. 1 and 4, respectively.
          • This stepping down of Noelia and Uma is a direct response to the current ownership and current management of the Miss USA brand.
          • All along, my personal goal as the head of this organization has been to inspire women to always create new dreams, have the courage to explore it all, and continue to preserve integrity along the way. I hold myself to these same high standards and I take these allegations seriously. Please be assured that the well-being of all individuals associated with Miss USA is my top priority.
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        98%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        Savannah Gankiewicz Is Crowned Miss USA After Previous Winner Resigned

        TIME Magazine Thursday, 16 May 2024 08:29
        • Unique Points
          • Savannah Gankiewicz was crowned Miss USA after the previous titleholder resigned.
          • Savannah Gankiewicz is a model and leads a female empowerment nonprofit.
        • Accuracy
          • Savannah Gankiewicz was crowned Miss USA after the previous winner, Noelia Voigt, stepped down.
          • Noelia Voigt resigned to focus on her mental health.
          • Voigt claimed she was sexually harassed during a Christmas parade event while alone with an unnamed person in a car.
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication