Miss North Carolina USA crown stripped as replacement named

Brittany Boltinhouse was stripped of the Miss North Carolina USA title less than two months after being crowned; first runner-up Myla Hadley will take over the title and compete at Miss USA. The organizers did not disclose the specific reasons for the removal, but Miss USA CEO Thom Brodeur condemned hate speech and reaffirmed the brand’s standards, noting Boltinhouse may issue a personal statement.