Just five weeks after taking the crown, Brittany Boltinhouse is out. The Miss North Carolina USA organization revoked her title on August 5, and the reason wasn’t a scandal from the stage — it was something that surfaced after the fact.
What Happened
Boltinhouse was crowned Miss North Carolina USA on June 28 and was set to compete at the 75th annual Miss USA pageant on August 27. That plan changed fast. A Blaize Productions, which runs Carolina pageants, said the decision followed “a thorough review of recently surfaced information,” without naming specifics.
Miss USA president Thom Brodeur backed the call publicly, stressing the organization’s zero-tolerance stance on racism, homophobia, transphobia, and conduct that undermines dignity. He described the issue as reflecting “conduct over an extended period of time,” not a single incident.
Miss North Carolina: Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Dethroned | August 5, 2026 |
| Crowned | June 28, 2026 |
| Reason given | Recently surfaced information |
| Replacement | Myla Hadley (runner-up) |
| Miss USA date | August 27, 2026 |
| Prior title | Miss Wilmington USA |
Who Steps In
Runner-up Myla Hadley now inherits the crown and will represent North Carolina at Miss USA. Both organizations asked the public to treat Hadley and Boltinhouse with respect during the transition, and Brodeur confirmed Boltinhouse plans to address the situation herself, in her own words.
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Who Is Brittany Boltinhouse?
Before the fallout, Boltinhouse made history as the first married titleholder and first contestant of Honduran descent to win Miss North Carolina USA. The 27-year-old also runs two businesses in flooring and artificial turf installation.
