Selena Gomez’ kidney donor Francia Raisa leads stars at Miss Teen USA along with Rachel Lindsay and current Miss USA Savannah Gankiewicz… after organization’s controversy
As a seasoned journalist who has covered numerous pageants and beauty contests over the years, I must say that the spectacle at the Miss Teen USA event was nothing short of mesmerizing. The young women gracing the stage that evening were a testament to the beauty, grace, and resilience that defines their generation.
As a devoted admirer, I was thrilled to see Francia Raisa, the generous soul who donated her kidney to Selena Gomez, gracefully leading a procession of celebrities on the crimson carpet at the Miss Teen USA pageant in Los Angeles this week.
As a die-hard fan, I was thrilled to see notables like the former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay and the current Miss USA, Savannah Gankiewicz, gracing the occasion with their radiant presence.
Currently, Savannah holds the title of Miss USA. This is due to the unexpected resignation of the former title holder, Noelia Voigt, who stepped down in May, expressing concerns about her mental health as the reason for her departure.
17-year-old UmaSofia Srivastava, the most recent Miss Teen USA, surrendered her crown just two days after winning, due to whispers of a harmful environment within the organization.
Despite the fast-paced continuation of the Miss Teen USA event on Thursday, numerous celebrities strutted their stuff along the red carpet.


France chose a vibrant, high-glam look, exuding a nostalgic charm in a voluminous crimson gown that subtly slipped off her shoulders.
The elegant dress she wore boasted a lavishly extended trail that gracefully flowed behind her on the crimson carpet, harmonizing perfectly with its color.
With her long, shiny black tresses cascading loosely around her, she adorned herself with elegant earrings that beautifully highlighted her radiant skin.
Simultaneously, Rachel – formerly a lawyer and now part of Bachelor Nation – exuded the allure of a Las Vegas showgirl in a shimmering outfit adorned with feathers.
Instead of the silver sequined dress, she chose a number adorned with shimmering sequins, spinning gracefully to display its backless design while flashing her dazzling smile over her shoulder.
In her contest attire, Savannah, who became the Miss USA 2023 titleholder after Noelia stepped down as runner-up, made an appearance.
In a style evocative of the 1960s, the model from Hawaii gathered her hair into an elegant updo, which snugly matched her sparkling crown ornament.
She emphasized her striking hourglass silhouette by wearing a snug, white lace dress that only showed a minimal amount of cleavage below her Miss USA title belt.










Enhancing her alluring screen presence with makeup, she accessorized the appearance with a necklace that harmonized perfectly with her silver gown.
That night, it was Savannah who stepped onto the stage to bestow the Miss Teen USA crown upon Addie Carver, a 17-year-old from Mississippi.
At the celebrations, professional dancer Rylee Arnold (age 19), who is known from Dancing With The Stars, took part as one of the judges during the initial rounds.
She gracefully displayed her slender dancer’s silhouette in a soft, off-white satin dress featuring a deep-cut neckline that delicately revealed sparkling underclothes.
The tight-fitting, sleeveless dress emphasized her tall figure beautifully, coordinating perfectly with the compact purse she chose for the occasion.




She styled her blonde hair into a 1990s-inspired pin-up hairstyle, accentuating her features with makeup and adding a dash of shimmer with earrings and bangles.
Franceca, Rachelle, Savaanah and Reilee posed for a joint photograph along with Kaleigh Garris, Alyssa Carson, Justin Sylvester, the CEO of Miss USA & Teen USA Laylah Rose, and Shree Saini.
In May, there was a stir within the organization as both the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA unexpectedly stepped down from their roles, causing quite a commotion.
17-year-old pageant winner UmaSofia announced she was relinquishing her title, stating that her personal beliefs and the path the organization was taking no longer perfectly matched.
According to sources, the winners were required by their contracts to maintain a positive demeanor despite dealing with unfavorable work environment conditions.
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2024-08-02 06:49