Miss USA pageant resignation - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. On July 22, 2020, Miss USA 2019, Cheslie Kryst, announced her resignation from the Miss USA organization, citing personal reasons.
- 2. Cheslie Kryst was the third African American woman to win the Miss USA title and was known for her advocacy work on criminal justice reform and diversity in the legal profession.
- 3. Kryst had been serving as a correspondent for the entertainment news show "Extra" and as a practicing attorney prior to her resignation.
- 4. In her resignation statement, Kryst expressed gratitude for her time as Miss USA and stated that she was excited for the future.
- 5. The Miss USA organization released a statement thanking Kryst for her service and wishing her well in her future endeavors.
- 6. Kryst's resignation comes at a time of increased scrutiny of the Miss USA organization and other beauty pageants for their lack of diversity and representation.
- 7. Some have speculated that Kryst's resignation may be related to the ongoing controversy surrounding former Miss USA winners who have spoken out against the organization.
- 8. Kryst had been vocal about the need for more diversity and inclusion in the pageant world and had used her platform to advocate for change.
- 9. It is unclear who will replace Kryst as Miss USA for the remainder of her reign, which was set to end in spring 2021.
- 10. Despite her resignation, Kryst's impact and advocacy work have left a lasting legacy in the pageant world and beyond.