The Miss USA organization was in disarray as CEO Laylah Rose Loiczly struggled to fix a broken crown for Miss Teen USA, UmaSofia Srivastava, due to financial constraints. Sources indicated that the organization lost a sponsorship deal from the crown maker, Fred Mouawad, leading to funding issues. In addition, Miss USA Noelia Voigt resigned, citing bullying and harassment, followed by Miss Teen USA also quitting, exacerbating the organization’s problems.
Loiczly, who took over the troubled Miss USA franchise last year, has faced criticism for her leadership style, with some calling her a “narcissist” and questioning her authenticity as a champion for female empowerment. It was revealed that she had a Playboy past, appearing on a cover of a franchise magazine in India in revealing clothing. Critics pointed out the inconsistency between her public persona as a mother and her past as a Playboy model, with concerns about her honesty and integrity.
Despite multiple requests for comment, Loiczly and the Miss USA organization declined to address the allegations and issues raised about her past and leadership. The controversy surrounding her Playboy past has raised questions about her ability to lead an organization dedicated to empowering young women. Accusations of failure to pay staff and using Miss USA to promote herself have further tarnished her reputation within the pageant industry.
Loiczly’s checkered past, which includes multiple marriages, involvement in Playboy ventures, and other questionable activities, has come to light, causing concern among those associated with the Miss USA organization. Her history of moving between different roles and ventures, such as managing a figure shaping spa, reporting on sports shows, and launching a fashion line, has raised doubts about her commitment to the pageant industry and the values it upholds.
Following her acquisition of the Miss USA franchise in 2023, Loiczly has faced criticism for her management style and decision-making. Sources have expressed concerns about her inability to furnish her new home despite purchasing it and her apparent focus on personal gain rather than the well-being and success of the pageant contestants. The controversy surrounding her Playboy past and leadership style has led to questions about her suitability to lead an organization dedicated to empowering young women and promoting positive values.
Despite allegations of financial mismanagement, bullying, and a questionable past, Loiczly continues to lead the Miss USA organization. Critics believe that her actions and decisions are driven by self-interest rather than a genuine commitment to empowering women through pageantry. The ongoing turmoil within the organization and the revelations about Loiczly’s past have raised doubts about her ability to effectively manage and represent the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA franchises in a positive and ethical manner.
