Just hours after Karlie Hay was crowned Miss Teen USA, tweets from 2013 and 2014 resurfaced of her using the “N-word”. The Texas teen and the organization quickly responded to the allegations.
Hay immediately jumped on Twitter at the pageant’s @RealMissTXteen account to offer her side of the story.
“I admit that I have used language publicly in the past which I am not proud of and that there is no excuse for,” Hay tweeted. “Through hard work, education and thanks in large part to the sisterhood that I have come to know through pageants, I am proud to say that I am today a better person. I am honored to hold this title and I will use this platform to promote the values of The Miss Universe Organization, and my own, that recognize the confidence, beauty and perseverance of all women.”
I admit that I have used language publicly in the past which I am not proud of and that there is no excuse for. Through hard work…
— Karlie Hay (@RealMissTXteen) July 31, 2016
It’s the second PR hit the pageant took in a single 24 hour span, after social media erupted over Miss Teen USA’s top five contestants, who were all blond-haired and blue-eyed…
I can take the #missteenusa top 5 being an all white, all blonde top 5. What I can’t take is – why didn’t the winner clean up her page? 🤔🤔🤔
— Kamie Crawford (@TheRealKamie) July 31, 2016
The Miss Universe Organization called Hay’s language “unacceptable” late Sunday, but refused to call for her crown to be taken away
“The language Karlie Hay used is unacceptable at any age and in no way reflects the values of The Miss Universe Organization,” the statement read. “As Karlie stated, she was in a different place in her life and made a serious mistake she regrets and for which she sincerely apologizes. Karlie learned many lessons through those personal struggles that reshaped her life and values. We as an organization are committed to supporting her continued growth.”
Who knew teenagers could be so dramatic…
Teenage drama run amok…
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