New Miss American Teen 2024: learn to dance after a serious psychological incident

The final of Miss Teen USA 2024, closed with the victory belonging to Addie Carver, representing the state of Mississippi. According to CNN, Miss USA 2023 Savannah Gankiewicz was the one who crowned Carver, not the previous year's miss.

Because in May, Miss Teen USA 2023 Uma Sofia Srivastava announced her resignation. UmaSofia Srivastava wrote: "After months of struggling with this decision, I have made the choice to give up the title of Miss Teen America 2023. I'm grateful for all the support from my family, sisters and fans who have been cheering me on since I won in my state."

The 1st runner-up, Stephanie Skinner, was promoted by the organizers to replace her, but she stepped down to express her opposition. Stephanie Skinner wrote: "I have decided to decline the title of Miss Teen USA 2023. This is not an easy decision. I hope everyone respects my decision."

Stephanie Skinner also expressed support for UmaSofia: "I don't know exactly what UmaSofia and Noelia went through but I would like to send them love and support. My core values have always been integrity, honor, kindness and most importantly, I will always represent feminism."

After the coronation, Carver shared on People: "You can do whatever you want, you can even become Miss Teen America. However, I never imagined that I would have this honor, all because I never gave up."

Addie Carver, 17, is currently a student at Lawrence County High School. She learned to dance at the age of 13 as a way to heal her soul after her father died of cancer. Through dance, the beauty wants to inspire people to be motivated to overcome challenges in life. She even founded the non-profit project Dance to Empower with the goal of spreading the joy of dancing. The beauty turned to dancing to regain energy and inspiration. She opened a dance center, with the desire to help girls across the United States overcome mental health issues.

Carver was introduced as a teaching assistant specializing in supporting students aged 3-16 and joined the school's cheerleading team. On her personal page, she often shares pictures of her dance class.

Miss Teen America possesses a sweet and fresh beauty. Many comments commented that Carver is suitable for light makeup or leaving the face plain, instead of heavy make-up, which will make the face look dull.

The beauty aims for a dynamic and glamorous fashion style. Carver said that after being crowned, she has a mission to spread a positive message, helping girls in the same situation as herself never feel alone.

Miss Teen USA was first held in 1983 with the aim of celebrating the "beauty, intellect and confidence" of young women between the ages of 14 and 19. The contestants will go through rounds of evening dress performances, sports, behavior, and interviews. This year, the contest took place quickly, somewhat silent after a series of scandals that affected this playground.

Previously, the organizers posted the time of the finals of Miss Teen USA (1/8) and Miss USA (4/8), not mentioning the organization of sub-rounds and semi-final nights. Many people think that this year the contest will only hold the finale.

Miss America and Miss Teen America 2024 are scheduled to take place for a week without side activities. Many people commented that this year's contest was quick and faint. After the noise, the reigning Miss America and Miss Teen America 2023 gave up the title at the same time, making the attraction of these two contests even less.

After the incident, the audience is looking forward to the strong innovation and reform of Miss America and Miss Teen America 2024. However, many people believe that this year's season cannot revive the reputation of the Miss USA organization after a series of scandals.