MISS USA Resigns!! 1st Time in History!

[@enticingmay435]

Poor Noelia. She worked so hard for so many years to achieve her dream only for it to be a nightmare. It’s sad how low the Miss USA and Miss Universe organization and brand has gotten.

[@sapnupuas6200]

thai owners ruin the fun in pageantry, it became a circus because of them

[@DwightHalpert]

this has always been the case with the new miss universe management. deserving winners lost to less deserving ones. like last yr, Philippines deserved to be in the top 5 instead of Australia, TBH

[@JasmineDreams]

Reminder to Noelia and anyone/everyone else that NDAs cannot legally cover illegal activity. If you believe that an organization that made you sign an NDA has broken the law, you are within your full legal rights to speak out. They cannot sue you for that. Check with a lawyer first and then stand up for yourself ♥️ (Just a PSA - not sure if this would help Noelia’s situation or not but it’s still good for everyone to know!)

[@DaniWalker]

Thank you for sharing this 💕

[@gladitsnotme]

Pretty sure they can sue you, and you'd have to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on lawyers to prove their illegal acts.

[@melis6294]

Illegal is illegal, no contract signed will make it legal.

[@JasmineDreams]

@@gladitsnotme if they tried that, you can get them back easily with it being a slap suit so any good pro bono lawyer would take the case for you. The law is pretty clear on this one. Plus, a couple of TikTok posts and public outrage would probably get them to drop it pretty quickly anyways

[@jmm0902]

Imagine if no one actually wanted to resume Noelia's reign? That would be a BIG statement.

[@ranticishhanovii2083]

The whole class of 2023 rejected the crown. Including the first runner up

[@jaynethyson4817]

The Teen USA just resigned as well! Hopefully no one will take the crown and MUO will change directors and Noelia and Uma can finish their reigns under a good director.

[@ChristinaSheahan]

@@ranticishhanovii2083where did you get that information from?

[@tendressenk.9716]

@@jaynethyson4817I really hope so

[@zacflaneurnz]

Oh absolutely.

[@k9krolY]

"cosplaying as Miss USA" had me cackling. 100% FACTS! Looks like there are crucial similarities between LR and AJ hahaha .... they do enjoy cosplaying, don't they?

[@lttoverlord]

😂💀

[@stephenmocanu408]

Dani - I cannot BELIEVE you ended up in the same HOUSE as Noelia, at the LAST event before she QUITS. All the Stars in the Universe aligned for you- & I salute you -

[@DaniWalker]

I cannot believe it either.

[@stephenmocanu408]

@@DaniWalker I think it was God and he is proud of how kind and classy you are

[@Watchkaylasparkle]

Crazy her hidden message says I am silenced

[@JSharpe427]

I never noticed that until Dani pointed it out!

[@TheDroppedAnchor]

She proves how clever and classy she is. Impressive.

[@ceejay8297]

Everything that happened with Miss USA recently truly upsets me. It's so hard to support Miss Universe and Miss USA nowadays with self-centered and narcissistic leadership. Both of these organizations need new people who won't bring this organization into a pile of trash and shame. I'm with Noela. Although she resigned from her title, she remained the most bravest Miss USA.

[@JOHNLIM566]

100 💯 TRUE

[@aalflyguy1184]

As a person who has been living with mental health issues for the last 25 years, the resources you offered up and your plea to seek help brought me to tears. Thank you for being such a wonderful advocate for mental health. WE ALL LOVE YOU!

[@DaniWalker]

🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻so glad you’re here

[@jessicachuckran]

Laylah will probably crown herself as Noelia’s successor

[@pnoi808]

No!! Miss Hawaii as 1st runner up to take the crown if she accepts the offer.

[@AlittleDancerify]

don’t give her any ideas 😂😂😂

[@mariopalanog9769]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lttoverlord]

😂

[@mylinhho89]

Not Laylah thinking this is a good idea for herself🤣🤣🤣

[@daisymae1327]

Miss USA organization NEEDS to hire you as National Director!!

[@nico6524]

Thank you for using your platform to share the truth and have difficult (but important) conversations. You’re a true gem and voice for good in the pageant community, Dani!

[@PetersayPeterdo]

Honestly, I feel so bad for Noelia. Imagine having a dream shattered in this way.

[@DaniWalker]

Me too

[@eilleebee9407]

The entire situation is so shocking. Never did i expect that Noelia would resign because its clearly evident that she worked hard for 7 years to acquire the title of Miss USA which she said has been her dream since childhood. Something must have happened for her to give up the title and the Miss USA organization keeps getting worse by the day. I think someone should acquire the license of Miss USA, Teen USA and Universe because Anne JKN is the worst owner that the organizations have ever had ever since this all started. The state national directors should come together to condemn this because the Miss USA has reached the peak of its downfall. Hope Noelia amd UmaSofia are ok.

[@JSharpe427]

I hope uma and Noelia are ok too.

[@jennypepster1462]

I know lawyers are expensive, but each contestant should have one. Winner contracts should be disclosed and properly reviewed before anyone joins pageants. The ladies should know what they're getting into if crowned!

[@LunarEleven]

Amen. If you ever think for a moment "hmm do I need a lawyer," you probably need a lawyer. Even if you can't afford personal representation you should consult a lawyer any time you sign a contract. Traps can be hidden in plain sight between the lines of legalese and contracts are never designed to be in your favor.

[@AndreDMalan1966]

Such an unfortunate, embarrassing situation for the US to be in. I hope that it is resolved soon and that Noellia is still recognized as not only a past Miss USA but the queen in whose reign, REAL change and REAL women's empowerment took place. ❤

[@TheBrookeJ]

I’ve known other directors like this and they are very verbally and emotionally abusive and controlling behind the scenes. They’re so nice to other people you wouldn’t know unless you’re in it. Narcissistic abuse takes a real toll on someone. So sad for Noelia and Uma Sofia.

[@robinquinc329]

In 1990, the tv show 48 Hours did an episode on pageantry. They focused on Miss USA. Miss USA 1989, Gretchen Polhemus, spoke about her reign as Miss USA. They asked her if she had it to do all over again would she. She responded with Miss Texas yes, Miss USA no. Carole Gist(1990) sued the pageant before her year ended. Gretchen filed suit with the same attorney. Courtney Gibbs(1988) later filed suit as well. Christy Fichtner (1986) came out and complained about her treatment as Miss USA. This is nothing new. When management changed things got better. Miss USA has changed so much over the years as well. Miss USA for the longest time was about representing the pageants’ corporate sponsors (who are no longer with the pageant). She was a corporate spokesperson. Miss America was the pageant with the platform, not Miss USA. Miss USA adopted a pageant platform after they had lost all of their sponsors. Sad to say, that those of us who have followed the pageant for years, before most of you were even born, the pageant has lost its luster. The pageant that we see now is not the pageant that we used to see. Sad to say, but it’s only going to get worse.

[@mysol96]

I agree. Both MAO and MU lost theirs when they didn’t evolve to sharing the girls stories in a miniseries/reality show, and tried to stay a one and done show annually. Even the NFL has 14 games a week leading up to the Super Bowl! They lost their luster by trying to change the girls instead of letting the world fall in love with them!

[@PungiFungi]

Their situations were a lot different. Miss USA was in demand. There were so many official appearances they had to go to that they felt they were not being adequately and fairly financially compensated. Noelia’s case was almost like a case of neglect and the director felt SHE was the star front and center, not the titleholder.

[@suitcase6698]

I wanted to compete for a miss USA state pageant for a while, might just do miss supranational instead

[@robinquinc329]

@@PungiFungi actually it was about being overworked! From 1983/1984 to 1991, Miss Universe Inc had a contract with JCPenney for a licensing deal. They had a Miss USA Collection. Swimwear, dresses and suits. Miss USA spent 100 days of her reign traveling to JCPenney stores across the country. She hit almost every state. Gretchen’s schedule showed 16 towns in 14 days with one day off. That’s where the complaints came in . Carole Gist (1990) said that she only spent 28 days out of her 11 month reign at the Los Angeles apartment shared with Miss Universe. Christy (1986) complained because her reign was only 9 months long, but she still had her 100 days of JCPenney appearances to squeeze in on top of everything else that Miss USA had to do. Back then there was a department to schedule appearances. Later, it came down to contacting Esther who was handling it by herself. The sponsors have now all disappeared leaving her with fill in and patchwork appearances.

[@robinquinc329]

@@PungiFungi I do agree with you stating that the director wanted to be front and center. Much like Auntie Anne!

[@Carolesoriginalpieces]

Dani we don’t trust anybody else but you to bring us the facts that you can without exposing or breaking a confidence. It’s just so frustrating she was treated with such disrespect and bulling. I really thought she would have been the next miss universe. I continue to pray for her and all the title holders and their directors. This whole situation is sad and heartbreaking.

[@kenosan_]

I like your dress today Dani. Purple and asymmetrical. On another note, sad to see Noelia resign and not able to enjoy her reign. Wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors.

[@surfwithshinjan]

Im very concerned as to what it is that is being silenced in the Miss USA org. Even Noelia has hinted "I AM SILENCED" in her statement. What is the depth of impropriety that is going on? I just hope and pray that both she and Uma Sofia are safe. I hope it is not a Max Sebriechts kind of a situation and im sorry for bringing this up. Im not a conspiracy theorist but the subtle messaging of people being silenced, those cryptic posts makes me very concerned with various kinds of thoughts as to what the full story is

[@illyanaperez5940]

When anything is happening in the pageant world, I run straight to your KZbin channel! BTW…Your top is GORGEOUS!

[@a_rosette_mamboleo]

When i competed for Miss World America, we were all given a copy of the contract we would sign if we were to win the title at the beginning of the competition. So that helped us all go through the contract and ask questions or decide to step away if it wasn't something we were up for. Also, it seems like there's some jealousy or envy from Laylah, almost as though she wished she were Miss USA. Which is so sad because that has limited the capacity of our title holders and their ability to shine. She really needs to work on her self-esteem, but i think we need new management if things don't change. I'm also observing from far as i was making plans to participate next year.

[@judejohnjohnson8596]

You are currently the leading pageant connoisseur. Of course we respect your commentary. Your consistency is admirable.

[@jkvarner]

I agree. She’s actually the ONLY pageant KZbinr not kissing an orgs ass to be involved. She is nut pushing pageant PR, she an investigative reporter here and I ❤ it. She’s in a field by herself here.

[@xyzabc9213]

No she isn’t. She’s been trashing Laylah since Laylah blocked her. Instead of talking behind Laylah’s back, why not talk directly to Laylah to get the facts. She has her number.

[@jkvarner]

@@xyzabc9213 I think it is pretty common knowledge that Layla is afraid to comment with anyone. We are all still waiting. Dani is pretty public. Nothing is behind anyone’s back. No one is stopping Layla from commenting. You’re mad. Do you know her?😉

[@xyzabc9213]

@@jkvarner aren’t you a reporter? Do your job and investigate and not be one-sided. There are many sides to a story. I don’t know Laylah and I don’t care if she’s the owner or not. Do you know Thom Brodeur?

[@stephenfletcher6801]

Dani….you clearly love and respect your followers. This is why you are our “go to” source for insights and clarity. Thank you so much!

[@DaniWalker]

This is so kind of you

[@jerrygiordano3809]

First, l love your channel. Second, l am a licensed Psychotherapist who works with pageant contestants in Texas. Pageant contestants face amped up anxiety and pressures that most people their age never face and, quite frankly, will never understand. I would love to see a world where Miss America/Miss USA and their teen counterparts do a daily check in with a licensed therapist. It should be part of the "prize package." We have all seen what happens when it's not. My thoughts.

[@DaniWalker]

I'd love that as well. I love that BetterHelp is offering that to Miss Earth USA titleholders and contestants.

[@jerrygiordano3809]

Yes! These woman and young girls face enormous pressures while competing and much more after they win. Often, there is no one professionally credentialed to provide mental health services. I applaud you for championing the cause. Maybe Cheslie and Noellia's story would have ended differently had they had a professional in their corner.

[@mokuuuokeawe]

We need a network to buy miss USA and Paula back as president to run it.

[@jpanonuevo1411]

I was thinking about this too. But I don't think Paula is in good terms with Ann of MUO. So if she takes over Miss USA, will that affect the USA's future placement?

[@TheBrookeJ]

I miss Paula so much.

[@josephd15]

Paula is a fraud. She is the reason why miss USA has fallen apart. Let's recap, Canada 2016, Deshauna, Keira, Sarah, and the worst of all Chestlie and that country bumkin from Mississippi Asia. And let's not forget the years Filipinas had no business making the cut . Paula just made sure she was protected but she will be exposed

[@enticingmay435]

Paula is not any better. Remember when she tried silencing Miss USA contestants in 2020-23 during the whole rigging and SA scandal?

[@josephd15]

​@@enticingmay435Well said. Paula is a fraud right along with Lu Sierra and Esther.

[@MAIKAIBOY]

Miss USA instagram is deleting comments FYI

[@mrtophs]

I think Laylah didn’t think about the consequences of her actions. The damage has been done, and she has to make her bed and lie in it.

[@ceejay8297]

Everything that happened recently will backfire to Layla Rose for sure. I can't wait to see her demise after all of this shit show.

[@tendressenk.9716]

I realllly hope she is replaced

[@kellmarie1004]

Now Miss Teen USA resigned. They are sending a necessary message and I hope people take this seriously

[@fiercebyjustina]

Thank you Dani for this page. Thank you for being a voice for so many who are still scared to speak up on what is going on in Pageantry. I do believe change is coming. Pageant is a rooted tradition in do many Countrys but especially here in the USA. More conversations need to happened at the local, and State levels because once you get to the National level it becomes so much more political.

[@traciwood6569]

Miss teen just resigned…. Praying for these ladies, I can’t imagine.

[@mikmowmil]

Stop wasting prayers. It's mot that serious. 😅😅😅

[@MadliVilsar]

One thing many do not understand is that she was in Miss USA system for 7 years, its not like the stress and pressure of a titleholder was anything new. For some title holders it just comes by surprise and they just do not feel it, but she was tough tough cookie. She was living for it, she prepped 8 years for it. Its not “noone wants to work anymore” it really had to be bloody horrid she had to go through and not even just absuse but neglect of basics as Miss USA is entitled to. Just the rewards of the winning title were all declined to her. But the saddest part is that most people do not have financial and mental means to fight the beast. In todays society you can be sued by minor mistake in wording and most people just are afraid of the financial burden they cannot bare to fight even random legal affairs. Its not abt going to court even, the suing is made so easy that just many are aware of it. Thats why people rely on you because you know how to speak about eloquently enough to avoid all that.

[@justpaintingtheperfectpict7168]

Your purple dress is amazing! I love her videos! It shows all aspects of her perspective, beauty pageant side, improvments etc.

[@thelostoracle126]

Thank you so much Dani for shedding light on issues that matter in the pageant world. Your interpretation of things make it so much easier for us pageant fans to follow and very educational as well. Please don’t stop from creating videos like this we support you and we will really for you if needed.

[@jcarl22]

The fact that the Miss USA organization didn’t care about Noelia’s mental health even after they lost a former titleholder to suicide is completely unacceptable. They need to apologize to her right now with no bullshit and no excuses. I highly doubt they will, but if they truly cared about empowering women, they would apologize to Noelia and everyone else that they silenced.

[@DaniWalker]

I'd love to see a public apology.

[@the-drama-queen-keeilustre]

OMG! What a shocker!!!!!! Thank you Dani for always supporting our queens!!!! ❤

[@fernandomolinar2117]

Hi Dani, I have been listening to your channel for years! THANK YOU for everything you do for the pageant industry across the world. Your content is so informative and SPOT-ON on several issues. I am compelled to comment on your last 2 videos as they are EXTREAMLY upsetting ....to the point that something needs be done (vs. merely just talking about it). This behavior is unacceptable and offenders should be held accountable. USA Leadership CAN NOT hide behind NDAs. We need to END THIS NOW. Let me know if I can join you and your supporters on some kind of crusade to END this before the USA pageant this summer. Your voice IS being heard through your channel. There are LOTs of us who want to do something and help. There's got to be something we can do. With all Respect, Fernand Molinar (from New York City where the Time's Up Movement is still in full force!)

[@jims6056]

Hugs to Noelia! I hope she is doing ok. I also hope that Cara Mund is doing ok.

[@DanielleMullins-rz5hz]

Would love to see pageants do away with the NDAs for their titleholders 👏🏽

[@sergojuniorlegoute8179]

Miss Teen USA UmaSofia has also resigned from her title, but her statement was more directly about the organization

[@jnocon2713]

Do you think that the 2024 Class should boycott the pageant, unless Layla resigns?

[@squishybear5728]

Sh*t rolls downhill and I blame the current MU owner. They are toxic and now everything is toxic. Too bad

[@jhunifiedwithlove9750]

Thanks Ms Dani for this. The hidden message was brilliant. It is heartbreaking but kudos to Neolia and we wish her and you all the best.

[@azjahgreen]

One thing I noticed in her photoshoots is that she removed the ring she never takes off of her passed on sister. Her persona definitely appears to be a character she’s been made to play. Looking through her posts, there were so many signs. I pray she heals from this

[@kariwithey8725]

Layla probably doesn’t care if anyone takes over as Miss USA, that way she can have the spotlight on her and crown the new titleholder herself. I really feel for Noelia and wish her well, but what a mess (the whole MUO organization).

[@IKONofDC]

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. What Noelia has gone through in her reign as Miss USA is a travesty.. Miss USA organization has become a sham this year. Noelia, is a stand up woman. Stay strong.

[@debbieandmax]

My wonderful Dani...You are so well spoken. I have 3 words for you (after watching your excellent video this morning): FOLLOW THE MONEY. In my humble opinion, the only way the organization can be brought to their knees in the final analysis, to make substantial change from the inside out, is to confront the money trail donors , corporate bigwigs or whomever fund the paychecks of those in power who are abusing the system as you so well described. Case in point: An example of this: The protests on campuses wherein UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS would not do anything to circumvent the heightening hate speech and escalating discord from a few months ago... even as some college presidents were BEING grilled in front of Congress a few months back, these people in power did nothing..said nothing... MADE ALL KINDS OF EXCUSES......that is, until the DONORS pulled out. All of a sudden, WHEN THE MONEY STOPPED funding the university from the major donors... then some university presidents were forced to RESIGN. It happened in a flash. Everything resolved itself. They removed the "cancer" of bad leadership from the very top. New leadership emerged. You are very brave to keep up the good flight.

[@DriveAustra]

You make a great point: Is the Miss USA title worth your mental health? Someone stepping up to take the crown the remaining two months wouldn't erase the toxic situation Noelia and others bravely exposed. Some "career pageant" girl will take the title, believing they're the exception, but the problems will remain. Until there's a change at the top, mental health will be a major concern for future Miss USAs.

[@elizabethm6127]

YES MAAM! Thank you Dani for getting this episode out! Thank you for saying things that others can’t or won’t. You are the epitome of pageantry right now. Thank you for standing up for what’s right. I feel so bad for Noelia. You dedicate so much of yourself to pageantry and to have it be simply a nightmare is so sad. Sending so much love to her!

[@jpanonuevo1411]

Dani. I just LOVE your purple outfit!

[@DaniWalker]

Thank you!! It’s a lavish Alice dress I bought resale 💕

[@ritchiewong16]

Hi Dani 👋, I personally find it impressive that some people were able to decipher Noelia’s cryptic message in her statement. I have to admit that when I first saw her post, I didn’t notice her hidden message until I saw a couple of IG stories including yours (if I recall correctly). Some people may think I sound ridiculous for what I’m about to say next (and honestly, I don’t blame them if they do). But this is just my speculation ONLY. I think that given the fact that Noelia’s post came with the hidden message “I AM SILENCED”, that to me suggests that although she made the decision to resign as Miss USA 2023 for the sake of her mental health, it felt as if it happened on the terms of the Miss USA organization rather than that of her own. In other words, it’s possible that the Miss USA organization may have decided to end Noelia’s reign for her instead of actually letting Noelia decide that for herself, which (I think) could’ve been the final straw for her mental health. After everything Noelia must’ve went through during her reign, I can only hope that she is doing okay in ALL aspects of her well-being whether or not she is well aware that the vast majority of the pageant community has heard her loud and clear. Sending you lots of love!!! ❤️❤️❤️🫶

[@KatieLarson-Bradette-yc5cy]

It’s so sad too see her go, after hearing Laylah isn’t allowed to speak to Uma Sophia I wouldn’t be surprised if she stepped down as well.😢

[@savannahfraser8259]

Well, you called it. I’m not surprised.

[@66Ronnieboy]

Thank you so much for sharing this information, and for also sharing your insight with us so often; not just in this topic, but on all things pageantry related. Your take on things happening within the MUO is hard earned, and comes from seeing things up close, and having had enough experience to recognize what is going on. I really respect how supportive you are towards the titleholders and contestants, and how kind you are in your criticisms/recommendations. What a shame that our Miss USA had to experience such nonsense once she finally reached her goals, it’s very sad to see her walk away from something that she worked so hard for. So very discouraging, and I hope she gets the support she needs to get through this to the other side. One last thing Dani…I always leave your posts saying one thing: that there are SO many titleholders out there who never get to the big crown, Miss USA, Miss America or whatever the title, but who prove daily why they deserved their state title, far beyond the sparkle of that crown. You are a real example of the benefits these programs can produce…a strong, articulate woman with opinions, who isn’t fearful to share them. You are appreciated, and a great example of what positivity pageantry can bring to one’s life.

[@georgecarter9544]

Dani - Thanks for the updates. This is truly heartbreaking. All of your insight and recommendations are spot on. Hopefully, the change Miss USA needs will occur swiftly. Forgive me if I missed it, but has the MUO released a public statement regarding the resignation of Noelia? Definitely a lot to process. Thank you for all that you do. Looks like there will be another video coming on the resignation of Miss Teen USA.

[@JRosa-do9ki]

Well said. Your passion for pageantry is admirable. The Miss USA should take note and take action, bravo 👏

[@petewong2372]

Can’t believe that happened. Shame on her boss for not take good care of her and make her resign

[@EDMYStudios]

I’ve been watching you from the beginning of my pageant journey, I’m titling now!!!

[@jkvarner]

I pity the woman who decides to accept this crown, and for a few reasons. Good job, Dani! Great work. That purple draped over your shoulder is fire. You look amazing. Keep doing what you’re doing!

[@jpanonuevo1411]

Dani, I may sound a little too out of the box here, but maybe it's time for State Directors to make a stand as well with all the things happening at Miss USA. Maybe they should boycott this year. MUO will take notice, I'm sure.

[@jkvarner]

I know state directors and I couldn’t agree more. I most recently worked with RPM. They actually managed Morgan Romano’s year as Miss USA because there was no national director. They are a class act. They would absolutely return this org to the grandeur of its past. But honestly, who wants to work with Kuhn Anne? MUO feels equally batshit right now.

[@Haggiedc2]

Dani, the first-runner up Savannah, Miss Hawaii is a former client of mine. I don’t disagree with you. But I don’t think it’s a bad thing for Savannah to be listed in history as a former miss USA. I’m not sure if I can endorse the thought of her, not taking that opportunity. But I definitely see your point.

[@DaniWalker]

Totally get your point and I agree, it can look great on a resume. But in the current context who ever takes it, if anyone, is going to take a lot of heat and lose the respect of the general pageant community. Even the best intentions won't shield someone from the public's reaction.

[@ryliebrea]

I absolutely love everything said here in this video. With UmaSophia resigning as well, will you make another video detailing the issues she may have been facing as well?

[@DaniWalker]

Yes, new episode coming

[@Rachel_runs]

Man I’ve been out of the pageant game for so many years and this is just heartbreaking to hear about. This LR lady seems like a narcissistic bully. This video was so well done. I hope the 2023 class stands together and lets the organization go without a titleholder for the next two months to send a message and to support Noelia.

[@dhutch457]

It will be interesting to see if they can even get a Miss USA competition off the ground this year. I agree that the Kentucky Derby was a perfect event for Miss USA to attend. Even though it's an American event, it would have also been an ideal venue for Miss Universe to appear but I believe Anne has Sheynnis under lock and key somewhere in Thailand. That in itself is a whole 'nother story. I'll be following this whole thing very carefully. I hate sitting on the sidelines and wish there was some way I could help.

[@ajsy1090]

Asian Tour was already planned in advance. Sheynnis is in the last leg of her Asian tour in India.

[@dhutch457]

@@ajsy1090 That's good to know. Thank you.

[@neilbruce123]

Can you imagine if you got a call from the owner of MISS UNIVERSE to become the new director.Girl, I would scream!

[@arikkamorrell2597]

And Miss Teen USA just resigned! Holy Moly!

[@luizpontes6346]

Thank you Dani for putting this together!

[@DaniWalker]

Very welcome

[@edictnavarro6004]

I’ve been watching you on the sidelines. I sincerely say that you’re one of the genuine pageant supporters out there. You’ve finally found your niche - in-depth analysis about the pageant world. You can be a leading and fierce voice in this industry. Something it direly needs in its darkest moment. ❤❤❤

[@markielshin4534]

Ever since Anne took over the MU Organization everything start to went downhill

[@ElviesTravel]

Gosh. I hope something will change . Hoping for Noella for the best

[@queennitra7.22]

Dani I'm obsessed with your purple dress, you look flawless. So sad that Noella resigned she was so sweet and beautiful one of my favorites USA. I wish her the best on her future endeavors. ❤❤❤

[@DaniWalker]

Thank you! It's Lavish Alice. I wish her the best too!

[@SummerSayre]

This is your best video to date. You just keep getting better!!!! Will you update now that UmaSofia is done as well? 😢

[@DaniWalker]

New episode coming

[@SummerSayre]

@@DaniWalker can’t wait! Thank you for using your voice for good!

[@DanielleMullins-rz5hz]

As a former Christina titleholder, I can say that you are right, she truly is just this caring for her girls… crown or not ❤

[@shyguy824]

I was waiting for this, a very reliable person to listen & watch when it comes to pageantry. Thank you so much! Next is about Miss Teen USA resigmation….

[@sirmaxwellvonfleckenstein5376]

She should forget the NDA and tell her story. Public opinion is on her side and the organization would be committing suicide if they went after her legally.

[@BeautifullyDiamond]

I agree with you. She can also do crowdfunding for her legal fees ❤️. We would support her!

[@someonesurname5926]

Litigation is not for everybody. Lawyers can bend facts in so many directions. She is already weak mentally with this ordeal. What she needs is love and support. I hope she can go home, eat her mom's food, and tune out everything else. I also hope she gets specialist help to learn how to heal from the ordeal. Litigation would be a drawn out process with so much pressure that could literally kill her. She would have been better off completing the last two months and save herself the aggravation of so many assumptions being made against her. If she quit now it is because she can't take it anymore and needed a radical change to survive.

[@DaniWalker]

But Laylah isn’t MUO. She’s holds a national franchise and she could pursue legal action

[@danekim4275]

Noelia delivered a valiant job, as 2023 Miss USA, in bringing critical awareness to a leadership problem that appears to be causing turmoil in the operations of the organization.. Noelia is irreplaceable. Noelia’s VOICE & LEADERSHIP in this battle need to be supported and upheld. She joins the group of global leaders whose voice is tackling the world’s many many critical issues, large and small, from environmental to political, from mental health to hunger, and so on. More power to Noelia. Thank you Dani, for being Noelia’s voice as well.

[@toshizen999]

Words of wisdom Dani. The most important thing is to be a responsible human being first before becoming a " Miss". The crown will be on ur head for only a year but ur actions will last forever.

[@someonesurname5926]

I asked this in your previous video and I'll say it again... If transparency is such a big goal of the organization (since Anne took over, almost every statement from MUO and MUSA state transparency as their goal, then why are such ironclad NDAs being required?

[@tendressenk.9716]

Exactly!

[@miltonboise9905]

I’m watching this episode with teary eyes. As a father of someone who is going through mental health issues, this hit me to the core. I wish that miss USA will get the necessary help she needs. Sometimes it’s easy said than done. But if anyone is going through some mental health issues, reach out to any one you trust and talk about it. If someone reaches out to you, please listen to what that person says.

[@nayelinguyen430]

SO LAYLA RUINED A 70 YEAR EMPIRE IN UNDER A YEAR 😅

[@stephenmocanu408]

Well Crystal Stewart and her pervert ex husband started the ruination, then Laylah took an AX ON IT!

[@kyyyyyyyyym365]

Dani you are the go to for everything pageantry ❤

[@cindyprice9599]

Dani, You always look beautiful, but especially today. That gowm is stunning on you -- the style and especially the color. Thank you for being honest and always standing for what is right.

[@mysol96]

Dani, you are Amazing as always.

[@mathelesenyeho7811]

Hey Dani. My fav Miss Universe spoke about mental health and the pressures she experienced during her reign.

[@mahomedmather]

Who was this? Which miss universe

[@mathelesenyeho7811]

@@mahomedmather Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach

[@lbee8158]

@@mathelesenyeho7811 my goodness tapos nayan jusme

[@ajsy1090]

Miss Hong Kong 2009 winner Sandy Lau was crowned by Miss Hong Kong 1977 Loletta Chu after Miss HK 2008 winner Edelweiss Cheung's contract was froze by TVB but they decided not to dethrone Edelwiess and kept her crown due to attitude problem by making excuses that she is sick to avoid competing at Miss World 2008 & Miss Chinese International 2009 where her 1st Runner Up at Miss HK 2008 Skye Chan competed at both pageants.

[@rayj5091]

Why isn't everyone crying out as they did for Crystal Stewart????

[@DestDanceDiva]

I agree. All the accusations ceased once the evidence was found to be fabricated. She should’ve kept the brand. The Chrisley clan caused drama and chaos. I know LR personally. She’s very sweet and kind. I’m not sure what happened with Noelia.

[@tendressenk.9716]

@@DestDanceDivayou’re just a bad as LR.

[@christianraularroyo2497]

Dani my girl!!! I adore you and have followed you for years. I only wish I didn't live in Europe so I can watch your lives live so I can comment. You are amazing and you are doing God's work right now.

[@jeffzest8393]

Was waiting for your input on this!

[@pointeprincess302]

Miss Teen USA also stepped down today!

[@tiffanymrvica2907]

@dani We are in the middle of state competitions right now. There are a lot of women who have invested thousands to compete.. everything is all booked and paid for. What advice do you have for these women? I know many of them had hoped things would improve and now we are realizing things are just getting worse.

[@DaniWalker]

I understand many are already financially invested. I hope that those who can, put a pause on competing during this time. I fear for the next Miss USA, at the moment.

[@kathleenboggs93]

After reading Cheslie Kryst’s book on Sunday seeing Noelia’s resignation broke my heart even more. I’m glad she’s doing what’s best for her and her mental health and probably even her reputation.

[@jhunifiedwithlove9750]

Well, if we have Anne in the MUO and Leyla Rose for MUSA… Both involved allegedly on a lot of controversies, what solutions can we get?! I’m not sure

[@rocklopster3287]

Now I am also worried for Sheynnis! She is probably the last MU I will follow until changes are made, and made for the better.

[@alycat5719]

First of all, thank you so much for your promptness on this topic. Two well thought out and executed videos with difficult subject matter to navigate in no time flat. You go girl. Thank GOD Noelia has you to raise awareness and truly, you're doing a service to all interested in competing in the future. I can't believe how devastating this whole scenario is. I can't imagine how it feels to dedicate your youth/young adulthood to an organization who turns around and betrays you. It seems Miss USA and Miss Universe have both lost their way. Praying for Noelia and Uma. That they get their lives back and can unburden themselves from this mess quickly. Do you think there's any chance Noelia will be able to speak out in the future? Or are these NDAs a lifetime contract. Would love to know your thoughts. Thanks Dani

[@alycat5719]

Additionally, I could be wrong, but I feel like the Kentucky Derby backlash she got from management (aka Laylah Rose) was likely insane. Which possibly was her last straw. Because heaven forbid Noelia take initiative as an empowered woman to represent herself as Miss USA. *extreme eye roll*. She was put in an invisible prison and I'm so glad she escaped.

[@benpogi4ever]

Dani you are such a brave and bold woman to tackle issues such as these! 💗💞❣

[@ping8966]

Finally, someone stood up and made a great decision!

[@brooklynusa670]

This is the same for any job. I got double Masters degree. I am told to keep quiet & hide especially if cameras are around the job

[@winstonparkies7142]

I wish they can be treated like Miss South Africa. 🇿🇦 They treat them like President

[@DaniWalker]

Right? I love watching their reign.

[@alexchow7235]

Does Layla report to Anne? How come the MUO doesn’t do anything about this?

[@DaniWalker]

They know

[@johnreinoso5736]

Seriously, MissUSA needs you and your passion in this industry

[@katebraunstein8495]

update: as of right now, Savannah, Miss Hawaii USA has accepted the miss USA crown