India, May 27 -- In the wake of multiple resignations, the Miss USA Organization crowned its successor, Miss USA Savannah Gankiewicz, in Hawaii on May 15. The current crown-holder said in a speech that she received death threats and was subjected to bullying since she acquired the title, post her predecessor Noelia Voigt's departure.

In a video shared on X/Twitter last week, Gankiewicz addressed the backlash and hateful comments she's received since May 15: "Since I've gotten this title, I've health with a lot of bullying and harassment, and it really does, it breaks my heart."

"I wish people saw where my heart is coming from. And it's helping Lahaina and helping Maui residents. having a platform, but also showing women that you can get...