‘I am silenced’: Did Miss USA leave a secret message in her resignation?

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The beauty pageant world has its fair share of drama, but the sudden resignation of both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA has left fans and internet sleuths speculating about bullying, non-disclosure agreements and maybe even a hidden message.



Noelia Voigt, who was crowned Miss USA in 2023, on Monday announced that she would be resigning her title in order to protect her mental health. The lengthy statement alone was enough to shock pageant fans, but intrigue grew when eagle-eyed admirers noticed what they said is a secret message in Voigt’s statement: “I am silenced.”


The sneaky alleged communication appears to be an acrostic, with the first letter of every sentence spelling out the secret message — that is, until the final three sentences, which begin with the letters H, I and P.


“Deep down I know that this is just the beginning of a new chapter for me, and my hope is that I continue to inspire others to remain steadfast, prioritize your mental health, advocate for yourself and others by using your voice, and never be afraid of what the future holds, even if it feels uncertain,” Voigt wrote.


Voigt, a 24-year-old Venezuelan American from Utah, held the Miss USA title for seven months. She also represented the U.S. at the Miss Universe pageant. She has neither confirmed or denied the acrostic.


Only two days after Voigt’s resignation, UmaSofia Srivastava, who was named Miss Teen USA in November 2023, handed in her crown as well.