I have been a reporter and news anchor for 20 years. I know what I’m talking about when I tell you that this stuff is your best work. It sets you apart from the pack. Keep it up.

Y'all need to support the channel. Dani is doing the lord's work here getting us the content we all were waiting for.

The minute pageant contestants realize other systems exist is the same minute the pageant community can start to heal from this mess. You don’t have to stop competing because Miss USA is going through something! There ARE other organizations that would love to have you!

My daughter, Tayan, was Christina’s national Teen Earth USA title holder and Jillian was her national teen director during her reign. I can’t begin to express how much we love both of these women! They have both been advocates for Tayan and continue to be in her life. Jill has been writing letters of recommendations for scholarships as Tay prepares for college and Christina gave Tay a golden retriever puppy from her latest litter and even puppy sits when we go out of town! These are incredible women and we are so grateful they are in our lives🩵

Wow, UmaSofia's parents served a restraining order against Laylah Rose - bravo!

It Sounds Like Layla Rose is Emotionally Abusing Her Titleholders which is Unacceptable I feel bad that Noeila Feels like she didn’t have a choice but to resign Cause this was her Dream for Years and it was just Ripped away from Her

I just read that (within her post and resignation as Miss USA) the First Letter in each sentence spells out I AM SILENCED. 😟

That post from Laylah is kind of outrageous. How dare she impugn UmaSofia's parents for standing up for their daughter's rights!

Thank you for bringing transparent communication to the pageant industry. We are so grateful for your due diligence and passion for empowering women

Dani Walker for Miss USA owner. This is getting ridiculous. Love you Queen

There was a time when we used to wait for Miss USA. Now Miss USA is suffering from economic conditions. The quality of Miss USA has gone down.

The organization cannot hide behind NDAs. An outside organization must fully investigate MU. Clearly, abuse is evident, and this should not be allowed to continue in any form.

- Noelia and the media manager mentioned "physical" safety-- THAT should go legal, especially because of the NDA's, to protect others! 🙏🙏🙏

Dani Walker is the 007 of pageants!!! Thank you for your explanation!

Your unwavering dedication to looking under the rug and to discovering all the sh*t that's been swept under it is simply an inspiration to us all.

I am aghast. Thank you so much for sharing and continuing to speak out when so many others cannot. It's infuriating what Laylah Rose has done to the reputation to what once was an iconic organization. This is all just so, so sad.

"Let's get back to AUTHENTIC WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT " Very well said, Dani! I hope no 2023 finalist accepts the crown. Thank you, Dani, for being real about the whole situation.

Stellar, responsible, enlightening, and intelligent reporting on this, Dany. You and your approach to this situation could be the subjects of a masterclass on vlogging as an expert influencer. Thanks for restoring my faith in journalism.

Something tells me that Miss USA will be going unplaced at Miss Universe for a number of years. I think Layla was hired to take the organization down from the inside. This is just too much and it just keeps getting worse as the days go on. I wouldn't be surprised if many of the queens start to resign or protest going to Miss USA.

Okay, first of all, thank you Dani for getting all of this put together on such little sleep, it's very much appreciated. Now, it seems to me that if they wanted to raise a boatload of red flags and bring the pageant world to its knees, this would be the perfect time for UmaSofia to resign as well citing mental health issues. This would put Laylah Rose in the catbird seat, so to speak, and she'd have plenty of explaining to do. It is a crying shame that former title holders, pageant directors and other interested parties couldn't form an LLC and buy the Miss USA/Miss Teen USA brand so it could be operating correctly.

I am getting emotional about this as I watch. This is beyond crazy and sad.

MUSA and MU orgs became problematic around the world since JKN came in

I literally gasped when I saw you posted

I never clicked so fast!!! Watching this while doing my lab experiment.

As always, informative, fact based. Prayers for Noelia and the miss teen USA!

It troubles me how we always overlook mental health especially after Cheslie Kryst's unfortunate incident. It also saddens me that bullying in pageantry is so high and some people still think it is OK and all in the name of empowering and building strong women. I so pray and wish all those women going through all this nothing but strength and healing.

I know it’s a lot of work. I know it takes time money and strength. But it there was anything that i think could save Miss USA…it’s you Dani. I really really think you deserve to be president of Miss USA. You have the care love and drive for these girls and state directors. You strive for women and their empowerment. I know it’s a big role, but I hope somehow you get to add to Miss USA way more than you currently are now. Much love from a PNW pageant girly.

Layla Rose getting the cease and desist ready 😂😂

My mommy heart is telling me that Uma Sophia is the victim of some type of abuse (verbal, physical, emotional… we may never know) by we all know who… and I think that Noelia was witness to this or privy to this. Because why else would parents get involved whether it was with a restraining order or lawyers that would cause an end result of Layla Rose not able to have direct contact with Uma Sophia without a mediator present…. Noelia’s eyes look defeated and sad in literally every photo shoot she has done the last few months, and Uma Sophia has been given no attention with a national platform. As a mother to a pageant girlie, if my daughter made me aware that something happened that shouldn’t have I would have risked anything to protect my child, but with a NDA there are limitations I’m sure to what they can do except for possibly walking away with grace

Early! I gasped so hard when I saw the title. Edit: I know y’all saw Noelia’s IG post yesterday. Apparently, the beginning letter of every sentence put together spells out I AM SILENCED. I really do hope she’s okay ❤.

Thanks for the update and your perspective. I come to you first when I am looking for pageant news and commentary. I appreciate all you do. Keep up the amazing work.

I was waiting for this!!! Thank you for your candor on this crazy Miss USA situation.

Thank you for everything you do for the women of the pageant community!! ❤

Miss USA has lost its glamour. None of this is good, none of it is empowering, none of it makes me want to watch more Universe pageants. 😢

Thank-you for sharing Dani! It sad what is happening to the pagent world. I never competed but I have been watching pagents since I was a little girl.

I remember when Laylah was announced as the new owner people were psyched! Unfortunately, even the writings on the wall had NDAs

My bf and I were waiting on bated breath for an update from you, Dani, and you never disappoint. It’s clear that we need more eyes on this organization and some accountability for what’s really happening. I would love to see all runners up decline the title as an act of solidarity until we get some ACTUAL transparency.

Thank you Dani for your support of the titleholders and contestants and employees who have stories to tell. Thank you for giving a voice to so many.

girl I didn't even read anything when I saw it come out - been waiting for your take! Thanks Dani!

Guurllll. This is the TEA we all needed. Thank you ❤❤❤

Thank you Dani. You really know and have all the tea, but you truly care. What a shame this all is.

Great video. Very well presented. I fully support the quitting Queens. Thank-you for giving me more information.

This is making me not want watch miss universe this year. This kind of mess is not only happening in the USA. Here in Brazil 🇧🇷 the organization was sold to a new owner and several states coordinators decided not to send a delegate because they disapprove this new owner. One of these states coordinator is amiss Universe Brazil 2017, Monalysa Alcântara.

As usual, Dani Walker is 100% spot on!

Wow Miss Dani the share was amazing !!!! You are so amazing and Valid!

Great reporting Ms Dani. This is rich and balanced… Kudos. Thanks for keeping us updated ❤️👼🙏🏽

great insight thank you

This is truly heartbreaking. All around the world, pageant powerhouses are talking about how can they support their titleholders more than they already are. There are even systematic crowdsourcing campaigns and media plans being drafted by national organizations for whoever wins their nationals. Hearing this kind of story about USA's national scene changed my perspective about opening up the national competitions in countries like Philippines for Filipino Communities abroad. At first, I thought, they can just join Miss USA. But now, all I am thinking is I don't want any Filipina to go through what Noelia has been through and is still going through. MORE POWER TO HER! SENDING LOVE AND SUPPORT!!! 🧡🧡🧡🧡

Thank you Dani, you always tell it like it is!

Wonderful video and I'm looking forward to more ❤❤

Thank you for covering this Dani!! ❤

BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!

Great content & very informative!!!

I was waiting for this episode. There are so many red flags. The Miss USA organization should analyse itself critically cause it has reached its downfall. Instead of looking for the former Miss USA's successor, the organization should seek solutions to the challenges it is facing. Why did Noelia resign given the fact that she has been a good, committed and humble representative for the past 7 months? Plus 3 employees resigning? Something is definitely wrong.

Great job Dani and thank you for continuing to put this content out there! This behavior, beyond being unprofessional, is inexcusable and reprehensible. I wish I could say I hope getting this information out stops the current trajectory, but at this point the only answer is new leadership - and it is highly unlikely that a narcissist is going to admit their wrongdoing or change. I also had commented on Jordan’s announcement how posting him on the page was not following best in class business standards and after my comment was liked and responded to by several people, it was deleted. The amateur bungling of these basic brand best practices is embarrassing and would be laughable if it were not for all of the sinister behavior behind the scenes.

Thanks!

THANK YOU FOR WORKING HARD DANI! ❤

I was about to ask how long the NDA is for because I can't wait to hear what Noelia really has to say.

Thank you Dani for informing us. You are spectacular. Bring Miss USA to its glory day

You are a gem, Dani! Praying for these girls and their families and all those effected!

Just watched your News Nation interview. Thanks for the insights.

Girl I’ve been waiting for thissss

Queen Dani. So proud of you for the work you do❤

Clear and concise and heartfelt as always. Thanks Dani.

Ok we need faces and names of those pulling the strings behind the scenes!

You called it!

You absolute STAR Dani!!! 👑👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

I got off work and rushed to watch this. Giddy like a kid after school! Btw freedom of speech has nothing to do with private contracts. I get the sentiment you share though. Happy to walk you through it and other legal issues before your video on Noelia.

So proud to see you on good morning America!

Maybe this is too harsh of a comment, but I think Laylah is the biggest bully and she is so toxic!!! She has no place at the helm of this org 💔💔 And I’m sorry, but as a mother, being an advocate is one the biggest hats we wear for our children! That really angers me that she’d have the nerve to even post that. My heart goes out to Noelia and Uma. Uma is so young! It’s just sad. I wish I could do something.

Thank you for this Dani! And thank you for highlighting the amazingness of the state directors! Thank God whoever wins their state (because only 1 can win Miss USA), still gets to be an incredible STATE titleholder! That's a huge achievement - and win, as you know! As a pageant fan, I hope women DO compete in their state's pageant so they can have an incredible year as a state titleholder. Heck, this year may be the year to do it because there will be less competition while the national team sorts out their issues. And I'm confident that that WILL BE sorted out soon - especially in light of all of this. Thank you as always for uplifting women and sharing the ins and outs of pageantry.

I left all my job for the video 😅 i need it.

You are awesome.

My little company too was bought out a few years ago. My company too went quickly downhill with the new management. I left just a week and a half ago because of the horrible treatment of myself (and others) and the clear toxicity. Bravo to these women for not only leaving but speaking up and out. I can totally relate to the mental health aspect they are alluding to. 🙏 Abuse in the workplace is still abuse.

not me on my lunch break eating chick fil a kicking my feet all excited for this 😏🤣 ily dani SOOO MUCH!!!

She’s a Journalist 🤌🏽😫

And Uma resigned today! Wow.

Prayers for them

No NDA necessary if you have COMMON SENSE

Long Beach is in Los Angeles county

Has anyone noticed the issues Miss USA and Miss UNIVERSE has had since JKN has been involved with both systems. It gives Miss USA a terrible reputation for future pageants and going forward. Miss USA Used to be a Premier organization and always looked up to.

Thanks for this, Dani! It infuriates me to see this organization tank. It is absolutely embarrassing what has been happening over the past year and a half. I feel for the current titleholders and support them entirely. Unfortunately, their year has been tainted. Without these titleholders, there is no pageant. I truly believe the MUO has set pageants back about 30 years under this guise of "women's empowerment." CLEAN HOUSE ALREADY!!!!🗑🗑🗑Take out the trash.

This is costing data and i dont FFFFF ING CARE been waiting for this

GET THEM DANI!

Everything’s well said ie just stating the turn of events without inciting hate 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Hi, good morning Dani and I was surprised when Miss U.S.A. and Miss Teen U.S.A. have resigned and give up their titles. Anyway, when I found out the information and truth . I really admire Miss U.S.A. and Miss Teen U.S.A to share their experience, so others will be informed and know the truth. Hopefully this mess will be corrected because I do believe either you are a beauty title holder or not abuse and mistreatment should be address and take the right action so it will not over look. Thank you, Dani for sharing the information and hopefully advocate these young women..

Dani Walker....youbare amazing and such a voice of reason. We love you. Could you / we start a new system of pageantry that would better represent women and their goals as well as platforms? You would make a perfect spearhead and director. Seriously consider.

Would love the news outlets only mentioning that Noelia stepped down to see this!! They’re missing a LOT in what they had to say

Ohhhh Emmm Gheee this is bigger than 2022!

Let’s get back to authentic women’s empowerment! 🙌🏻🔥 Yes Dani! 🔥 You are champion of this. In shock at what people have been putting up with behind the scenes. I’m so happy you highlighted Jillian and Christina’s success and support of titleholders they were overseeing in their past 💖 Laylah likes to talk about legacy, and well… no words needed, the actions all speak for themselves. Well done Claudia, Christina, and Jillian for looking after Noelia and Uma Sofia 🫶🏻

WOW, no words. I saw something about Noelia, my winner from the get go yesterday. I was hoping it was just rumor. 😥

That smirk is perfection!

Quik question. The judges at universe like usa look at a tablet or screen. Both you and Lu Sierra have said scores go in at a certian point in the performance. A certain spot sometimes at the very begining of the runway. So the question is should a judge wait til the ending poses would the tablet screen they watch skip to the next contestant leaving the judges score blank for the previos contestant

Wow. Just wow. Shocked. Hurt. This is all so sad. Alot of info in this.

When I saw Noelia’s post on ig, I immediately thought of you!

I just looked it up and apparently you can’t get a restraining order unless a judge rules you have a valid reason. So if they were able to get one that speaks volumes.

This makes me think that Chesley Crist's suicide was the tip of the iceberg.🤔 I'm glad the 2 title holders got out before another tragedy happened.

Not me waiting all day to watch this after work, oh my god 🫣

God bless Noelia. So sad.

Miss Mexico Universe national director was also forced down by Osmel Souza. After Mexico (Raul Cantú Rocha) had obtained partial ownership of MU, he appointed Cynthia de La Vega as national director a rival or Lupita Jones the previous franchisee. Mexico has no plans yet of what is going on, there have been rumors of how it’ll play out, it’s like the stayed where each state sends a candidate, there aren’t enough and it’s speculated it’ll be separated in regions. After that decision no one knows what’s happening. This all was yesterday the overthrow of Cynthia -she is now “CEO”-- I do not think it’s a coincidence it’s all happening today. I suggest you look into this scandal as well. Xoxo you’ve gotten a new subscriber