Miss North Carolina USA loses crown after racist posts surface
Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse was stripped of her crown after pageant officials investigated alleged racist social media posts spanning several years.
Brittany Boltinhouse, 27, was formally removed from her Miss North Carolina USA position on Wednesday after pageant officials completed what they described as a comprehensive investigation into recently discovered online content, according to Chris Bradford writing in New York Post.
A-Blaaze Productions, the company responsible for organizing the Miss North Carolina USA competition, issued a statement acknowledging the gravity of their decision to dethrone Boltinhouse.
The organization emphasized that removing a titleholder was a serious matter undertaken only after careful consideration of all available information and with a focus on protecting the reputation and core principles of the Miss North Carolina USA brand.
Pageant officials stated they bear responsibility for ensuring women selected to represent the state on a national platform uphold the standards and values contestants pledge to honor when accepting the crown.
Executive Defends Decision
Thom Brodeur, president and CEO of Miss USA, did not publicly reveal the specific content of Boltinhouse’s social media posts, but made clear the organization maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward racism, homophobia, transphobia, and any language that diminishes human dignity.
Brodeur emphasized the title represents far more than a ceremonial award—it constitutes a position of trust that requires titleholders to maintain public standards of conduct. He explained the problematic content was not limited to an isolated incident but represented a pattern of behavior spanning an extended timeframe.
The executive stood firmly behind the decision, stating that while Boltinhouse offered an apology, such expressions of remorse cannot reverse the damage caused or alter the necessary consequences.
Alleged Posts Under Anonymous Account
According to the NCBeat, the Wilmington business owner allegedly posted numerous messages containing racial slurs under a pseudonym between 2017 and 2019. The posts reportedly included multiple uses of the n-word and self-descriptions as “toxic,” all published under the username Sosa the Stallion.
Boltinhouse, who identifies as Honduran-Mexican and uses “Sosa” as her social media handle, had made history as the first Honduran model to capture the Miss North Carolina USA title.
Following her June 28 victory, she spoke emotionally about the significance of representation and expressed hope that young girls questioning their place in society would see themselves reflected in her achievement. She dedicated the crown to her parents and to those who have faced underestimation.
First Runner-Up Takes Crown
Boltinhouse had been scheduled to compete in the 75th annual Miss USA competition, a three-day event set to begin August 24 in Miami, Florida.
Myla Hadley, who placed as first runner-up in the original contest, has now assumed the Miss North Carolina USA title and will represent the Tar Heel State at the national competition. Hadley said she feels humbled by the supportive messages she has received following the unexpected turn of events.
With information from New York Post
