Is Miss USA okay?! (Let's catch up)

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@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

I can't wait till state pageants get back on track. But, until then, let's see what Miss USA's been up to. Don't forget to check out my latest MU coverage for other national pageants here >>> bit.ly/3av7tCo

@rayj5091 24 күн бұрын

She is now resigning her position

@stephenmocanu408 24 күн бұрын

Hi Dani! Rewatching this since Noelia quit this morning!

@msrain1235 23 күн бұрын

That's really sad! She was my pick to win, and I'm surprised that she didn't do better at Miss Universe.

@andreibenedictmendiola1553 Ай бұрын

if you told me in 2019 that miss america would be booked, busier, and more organized than miss usa, i would have been shocked 🫨

@gabrieladarlene Ай бұрын

‼️‼️

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

Right? Miss America has the BEST appearances this year

@mimzyLassiter Ай бұрын

It has gotten…embarrassing, our country’s Miss USA representative. Not so much Miss USA herself, but rather the organization. It is downright ridiculous how little support our representatives are being given. It’s humiliating! Why doesn’t she have a stylist?!? I have so many ideas to make Miss USA so relevant again in this country. And it really doesn’t have to be this way. It’s getting worse year after year. 🙄 SMH!

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

I agree, our queens need a team around them to help them make the most of their year.

@mimzyLassiter Ай бұрын

Absolutely @daniwalker! The organization could make her an IT girl. During her reign, for exposure she should walk the red carpets at nearly every awards show wearing the latest designer fashions. Why isn’t she presenting awards. She could do that for at LEAST the Grammys and the People’s Choice awards. To promote the pageant why not give up and coming designers an opportunity to design and make an evening gown or other wardrobe item for her, with her collaboration. Her photo, with the winning design and designer should be promoted in Vogue, Elle, or Harper’s Bazaar to also try to promote American Designers. These candidates devote much of their time and energy to prepare themselves, becoming the best versions of themselves for ONE position and the organization stiffs them on the prizes. It should NOT have taken Miss USA MONTHS to get into her apartment…and it was Miami NOT Los Angeles? 🙄. A stylist should be the bare minimum as Miss USA, in addition to representing herself, she is representing the Miss USA organization. Why not let one of her prizes be a walk on or even a small speaking part on a popular TV show. The very fact that the Miss USA IG page is a joke is a missed opportunity. They could hold a contest for a high school or college student skilled in social media platforms or majoring in a related field to maintain the Miss USA social media website/page for the organization to get the message out more. This could be something that could be put on a resume that they maintained the social media platforms for the Miss USA organization. And this is just the very short list of ideas to try to help promote Miss USA. If the owners are just trying to get the most money for themselves, running the Miss USA organization is maybe not for them. Because if so, they are doing these women a disservice. Soon, no one is going to want to be Miss USA because more and more there seems to be no return on the investment for these women who give their all preparing for this historic pageant…and I wouldn’t blame them one bit.

@sircoqsTV Ай бұрын

Hi,Dani , please tell the Ms.USA representative to go to the Philippines.There are many Filipino teams who will help her without compensation.

@independentvoter5174 Ай бұрын

@@mimzyLassiter Money doesn't grow on trees and fashion designers don't work or provide exclusive custom made gowns for free. For Christ's sake, be realistic. What exactly does the titleholder do to bring money INTO the company? Next to nothing...so there you go.

@mimzyLassiter 22 күн бұрын

@@independentvoter5174 My God! Chill! You sound like you’re about to pop a blood vessel. It REALLY isn’t THAT deep. Take a nap. Wow! 🙄

@nikualewilliams3864 Ай бұрын

I got my comment deleted on the Miss USA page deleted THREE times asking if she was only getting 4-5 months in her apartment and with her car since it came so late in her reign… that was very odd to me.

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

😂😂😂 sounds about right

@NavaniSagun Ай бұрын

Can somone make Dani the national director for Miss USA, like ???

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

I love that idea lol

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

@Kalemoore very true

@lttoverlord Ай бұрын

If I won the lottery, there would be signs... Dani Walker would be President of the Miss USA organization because I'd buy it and make her President, I'd make Regina (Wisconsin USA 18) the VP and some other formers be on the board to run the organization, i just want to be in charge of the telecast 🥰 Also, I'm not really sure why, but I feel like Dani and Regina's energies would make for great leadership and partnership, so I would make them be President and Vice President. 👑🥳

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

@@lttoverlord oh my gosh! I love my sister Regina!!! 💕💕

@Lilla88able Ай бұрын

@@lttoverlord 😂 my dream is to basically HAVE my own international beauty pageant and make it as famous as a Grand Slam pageant. But I'd need to be a billionaire for that lol. I feel like if a Missosologyst win the lottery... There will be signs in the pageantry world 🤭

@BelcherMB Ай бұрын

Had something similar happen when I was a state titleholder. It’s so frustrating to not be able to speak out when people are asking you what’s going on. It’s a challenge to stay professional when there’s issues behind the scenes. I feel for these ladies!!

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

Soooo true 😭💕

@PungiFungi Ай бұрын

I remember a time when being Miss USA you have a such a jam packed schedule that past titleholders had complained and even sued the organization for being overworked and underpaid.

@amandadavid7652 Ай бұрын

Past titleholders have sued?

@PungiFungi Ай бұрын

Carole Gist sued the MUO , and she was encouraged by Gretchen Polhrmus and even Courtney Gibbs confirmed this was not an over reaction.

@SpedUpSongs2007 Ай бұрын

⁠@@PungiFungiI seriously wonder why they sued when the organization gave them such a huge opportunity, plus they knew what they were getting into. I think it was Gretchen who said that she would relive her Texas reign but not her USA reign. It’s weird, anywho they were great tho

@PungiFungi Ай бұрын

@@SpedUpSongs2007 in the case of Carole, she claimed she had to work 7 days a week with no time off and was not reimbursed for some of her expenses and she did not get all of her prize package, and the suit was onoging when she gave up her crown to her successor so when you watched Miss USA 1991, Carole's smile was forced.

@SpedUpSongs2007 Ай бұрын

@@PungiFungi is she gonna sue for being miss universe? She was pretty close. Anywho they literally knew they signed up for the job of Miss USA. I know these girls were only 20-22 years old but still

@irwin3236 25 күн бұрын

The resignation!? I'm sure you will analyze this shocking turn of events in an upcoming video.

@HeatherBrenee Ай бұрын

I’m so worried for them, and frankly, for anyone under the MU umbrella. Things are just not going well. Our Miss USAs deserve better than what we’re seeing…imagine what we don’t see 💔💔

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

I'm concerned about what we don't see as well.

@alycat5719 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for continuing to advocate for Miss USA and Teen USA. Girl there's definitely something going on, and I feel so bad for them. The amount of chaos that the public has seen can only be the tip of the iceberg. Also, do we even know if she gets to keep the car? I hope so. Noelia was WAY more active on her socials before this and I feel like we got to see more of their personalities. Now a lot of it seems pre-approved and manufactured. I'd definitely want to be more confident in the organization if i was a future contestant.

@mcrhonsweet Ай бұрын

I look forward to watching your videos. Not only because yours is factual, well-thought and incisive. Your videos represents your genuine love, care and concern for pageantry and the community it organically built which binds us all together (queens, fans, organisations, etc). Please keep this videos coming. We will be critical. YES. But because we care!

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

“Critical because we care” well put ❤

@Carolesoriginalpieces Ай бұрын

I hope miss USA is ok, healthy and happy. I am concerned for her! Prayers from here in south Florida❤.

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

I pray for their health and happiness too.

@katelyndew1504 Ай бұрын

She’s doing great just really busy ❤️

@lttoverlord Ай бұрын

I love your channel and have been meaning to send a quick super thanks! I'm not a pageant girl, clearly lol, but I do find some of the information you've presented to be helpful to me in other areas. I actually used your present-past-future way of telling the interviewer about myself, and I felt that once I nailed that, the rest of the job interview was less stressful. Oh, and it was for a sports job, so somewhat different from pageant, haha

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

Oh my gosh! I am so glad you were able to use that strategy! They you so much for supporting the channel. It's a really big deal to me. I appreciate you! I hope you got that job!!

@lttoverlord Ай бұрын

@@DaniWalker I did! 🥳🥰🕺🏻

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

@@lttoverlord oh my gosh!!! Congratulations to you!!! 👏👏👏👏

@marcusrichardson2273 17 күн бұрын

Also if you look at her resignation letter. It spells out “I AM SILENCED” It’s spells out with the capital letters in each sentence or paragraph. Look at the letter you will see what I mean. She did that on purpose!!!

@amathisporter Ай бұрын

I keep thinking about how the previous Miss USA had to do everything herself to even attempt to make the most from her reign. I understand there is an adjustment period. But they are making too many mistakes. The girls could be doing so much more even if it’s just local.

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

Totally agree. There's been organizational changes before and it doesn't mean the world should stop for the queens. They need to receive prize packages in a timely manner and make appearances.

@Sugarartanddesign 24 күн бұрын

And here we are on May 6th…sad to see for these girls!

@kariwithey8725 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for these videos! I’m sad at the state of the MUO as much as anybody and I’m glad you’re shedding light on the issues.

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

You're very welcome. I try to keep these updated

@kylerobin6718 Ай бұрын

Hi Dani!! I attended the Miss/Miss Teen USA Louisiana pageant over the weekend and both winners were crowned. I had previously attended USA (Nia's year) but never a state pageant before. It was RPG(?) production and other title holders were there (state titles). Frankly, I was blown away by the beauty of the 2023 Teen and Miss winners (Avery and Sylvia) - I was able to see them relatively close up. Seriously - they are 20 on a scale of 10 pretty! Plus they were really nice to everyone and genuine. I wasn't as close to the 2024 winners but both competitions seemed highly competitive (I happened to sit next to the teen winner's family and they were so excited - it reminded me of when you sat by Kentucky's dad at USA). Anyway, I really enjoyed it and the pace and method of doing the final night was really thrilling. I thought all 4 RUs in the Miss division should/could another state's title - and I'm hoping in particular that the 4th RU goes for it (her shoe broke during the finals and she fell - handled it well - but it was unfortunate). I could see her at Universe. I go back and watch USA and Universe pageants over the years (from when I was a kid) and see how I feel about them decades later. There are outcomes I better understand now and some that I still go "hmmmmm". Anyway, love your channel.

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

In recent year's Louisiana contestants have state hopped then won another title. There's just too many great contestants there. Not enough crowns to go around.

@thepageantgurus Ай бұрын

Love your look today !

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@goldenflavor8419 Ай бұрын

Love your content ❤

@truongannguyen1233 Ай бұрын

i LOVE the fact that you took the Mary & George red carpet with Nicholas Galitzine as the reference

@jessica4463 Ай бұрын

Love this video!

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@MusingsofSorts-vv4eh Ай бұрын

Im confused by the apartment situation. She posted her new apartment in Utah. What happened to Miami?

@nikualewilliams3864 Ай бұрын

I mean it’s the Miss USA apartment and they dropped the ball and only has a few months in it before a new Miss USA is crowned so of course she has to look for an apartment and soon. But I did see her looking in the DMV area, not Utah.

@neilbruce123 Ай бұрын

Not all of us are ladies-ill catch up on the drink tooHA. Been waiting for this .........great attention to detail.

@lttoverlord Ай бұрын

Conspiracy theory… both runners-up are about to take over I mean, I don't think so, but then again with this organization, you never know.

@rexmaricabagnot4135 14 күн бұрын

The teen declined but the miss accepted.

@lttoverlord 8 күн бұрын

I was trying to look for this comment. I was half joking when I posted this but didn't realize that it could/would happen.

@fionahosty1403 24 күн бұрын

We gotta get an update video!!

@annlavine3576 Ай бұрын

No one should be made to sign anything under duress

@Kay-cs8pm Ай бұрын

Nope! Makes the contract invalid

@pativ3008 24 күн бұрын

Look I don’t know what’s going on… I LOVE Noelia I really do because she seems sweet but anyone of us that LOVES pageants knows her reign was doomed from the moment they crowned her(if you get it you get it) I repeat this is NOT an attack on her!

@ChristinaChristina2010 Ай бұрын

Can you do a video on pageant walk and transitions!!!

@mermaiiiidddd3121 Ай бұрын

I have to agree, when I saw the movie premiere look, I immediately thought “she went to a prom store to pick this up”. I don’t want to sound harsh but MISS USA is suppose to be an “elevated woman” in the sense and stand out (in a good way) amongst the crowds or AT least look like she belongs there. Noella’s looks come off very green to me. And seeing Umas story really through me off and signals to me that something very shady is goin on behind the scenes. As an avid pageant fan it’s very obvious they aren’t getting the experience and opportunities that old winners would get. And now our TEEN is speaking out?!Very concerning

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

Elevated is a great way to put it👌🏼 and yes, very concerning to me as well.

@mjraynes3510 Ай бұрын

Hi Dani, can you walk us through and let us know your thoughts about Ariadna Guitierrez MU2015 First RU comment/story on the reality show La Casa de los Famosos about MU2015 coronation. She somehow mentioned that Miss USA Olivia Jordan was something like the witch of the competition l. Couldn’t understand SPANISH, kinda curious.

@WrapFiqah Ай бұрын

Can you do a video going over all of the systems ?? I was thinking about competing under USA again but I wanted to try out a different system and now all of things I’m learning make me extra hesitant

@bobbybrinsonjr5461 Ай бұрын

I would think there are HR departments (or a person) within the organization for the staff. That person (who should be impartial) should also include and support the winners with an open door policy for them to report any issues. Problem is, that person is probably in favor of the organization and not the winners, which is why they are silenced. They have no one to turn to within the organization and that’s sad. Even if you are getting a check and other perks you should not be treated poorly.

@dhutch457 Ай бұрын

On a different note, call me old fashioned but it seems Miss USA should be given an American car as a prize. If I was the head of the Organization, I'd be courting a company like Cadillac to be a sponsor, not a German brand like Porsche, Mercedes or BMW. Layla needs to start thinking big and that usually means bringing in big sponsors.

@Kay-cs8pm Ай бұрын

That’s a good idea!!

@roseerocha5599 Ай бұрын

✔✔✔💯

@ishitbafna Ай бұрын

Dani I'm fan 😍

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@thefashionfigurine1662 25 күн бұрын

I've been saying that R'bonney should be the official stylist for the Miss USA organization it makes sense .......

@DaniWalker 24 күн бұрын

@jackt8295 15 күн бұрын

Who’s here post Miss USA resignations and when $hìt hit the fan? Dani predicted it!

@DaniWalker 15 күн бұрын

🙈I’m still here

@goldmaple5290 Ай бұрын

Dani, Miss USA looks good in anything. She just has that face you know. Sone women look good in anything. Miss USA is that type of woman. Dani you are that type of woman. Other women have to pay particular attention to what they wear, how they do their hair etc.

@victorligan6322 Ай бұрын

Can u do a reaction video for the MUPH 2024 hello glow runway challenge?

@CassieDeJarnett Ай бұрын

I recently listened to Nia Sanchez’s interview with Morgan Romano and I wonder if the girls are dealing with many of the same struggles as she had. Do they not have a handler? Are they being sent off to these events, red carpets alone? Managing their own calendar and wardrobe? Very interesting to hear when they are allowed to share but agreed it doesn’t sound like a positive experience!!

@longbranch11207 Ай бұрын

I forgot that we even have a miss usa .

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

😭

@brianakl Ай бұрын

Can u please do a video about praveena Singh and your thoughts of why she didn’t get crowned/will she ever?

@kiarasmith3437 Ай бұрын

Dani, I’m about to buy your pageant prep videos on your website but I was also wondering if you did any zoom calls? Or what your rate is for that? I’m a Miss Utah USA contestant and have some specific questions I’d love to get your opinion on!

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

I offer one-on-one virtural appointments as well :) daniwalkerofficial.com/product-category/coaching-services/

@boomerang_911 27 күн бұрын

Wow, this is crazy. Following another influencer on IG who has signed up for her state pageant. She is totally gung ho (veteran of 3 other state pageants this is her 4th rodeo). It’s going to be fun, listening to both sides of pageantry going forward.

@aikimommee 24 күн бұрын

I think we all just got another clue how Miss USA is doing 😢

@neilbruce123 Ай бұрын

Of all the MISS USA'S it seems like the current and last year's( Morgan) got the short of end of the stick.Lets hope it all gets worked out soon.

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

She really did and it makes me so sad.

@snsdsdaughter Ай бұрын

the intro😂

@zeegtv7349 Ай бұрын

Even the social media accounts of Miss Universe has posts that has wrong captions Like wtf???!

@roseerocha5599 Ай бұрын

do you remember miss Teen 2022 1st runner-up *Jenna Beckstrom* I hope she's still interested to compete in the future She's the BEST choice for miss USA in the future

@cookieyellow7601 Ай бұрын

Gurl it’s April where are the state pageant winners?

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

The org dropped the ball on franchise contracts so the state directors couldn't hold state pageants until an agreement had been reached. The entire situation could have been avoided but wasn't due to serious mismanagement.

@bobbybrinsonjr5461 Ай бұрын

As far as future content, maybe report more on the Miss America organization. They seem to have risen from the ashes and the winner is everywhere. Would be good to see who the new class will be and follow up on the current title holders. Just a thought.

@truongannguyen1233 Ай бұрын

also i am going to be super real the graphic designs on the Miss USA Instagram page looks like it was created in 2003 like the visuals are not giving at ALL

@nayelinguyen430 Ай бұрын

Dani , PLEASE TAKE LAYLAS SPOT

@williamdunphy352 Ай бұрын

Dani: I'd bring Paula Shugart back to run Miss USA president. I would also get Fox back to televise Miss USA & Miss Universe. I doubt it. I do remember the CW did televise last year and got the highest ratings in 10 years. Keep us posted. Thank you.

@AmyNguyen-cl5yz Ай бұрын

The Car Make confusion is hilarious! I'd take a Porsche or a Mercedes or BMW over my Honda Accord though, no complaining about any of the 3.

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

I feel ya. But, since she won there could be a big difference in trade in value of the cars. So I'd also understand if a queen would want the car listed in her prize package.

@Lilla88able Ай бұрын

Yeah but that's not how it works. It's not about complaining, it's about clearness. Contracts are legal documents, they can't promise you something and give you a different thing, be a nice car or a pair of shoes, doesn't matter, you have signed for a specific product.

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

@@Lilla88able exactly 👏 you’ve entered into a legal agreement.

@mattazmy Ай бұрын

Things going on backstage are baffling, especially when it's alleged. 3/4 months to go before the new titleholder is crowned. I do hope the current queens can stay till then. The amount of feedback from fans on their social media could backfire on the queens with their organisation. Is their personal social media restricted?

@MissDuke2012 Ай бұрын

The current state contract is LONG. It’s way too long. Looks like something created by a law firm trying to squeeze money. I used to prefer MUO over MAO because the contract was so much shorter. Not the case anymore! Would love to see what the national contract is like.

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

Oh, I haven't seen it.

@Kay-cs8pm Ай бұрын

I had my state competition agreement read over with my attorneys at my job

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

@@Kay-cs8pm what’d they say about it

@lilytsui3015 Ай бұрын

How long is it?

@dl733 Ай бұрын

Isn't Miss USA's director's contract for two years? I asked because if that is the case, this would indicate that there are requirements that the director has to live up to or face some ramifications. Is it then possible, as a result of the kerfukles that have transpired subsequent to the pageant - those you previously blogged about and now in this video - that the director may have gotten a non-performing review and may have been informed that her tenure will not be renewed. As a result, she does not care. With the co-ownership of the Miss Universe Organization, and Miss USA is under that umbrella, could there be something/someone in the works to replace her with someone else who has/will fork out huge sums to handle the Miss USA Organization npthing the owners love for the green back [$$$]? Is it possible that we may see a return of Crystal Stewart, minus her husband, at the helm of the Organization; specifically, since Crystal Stweart plans were to bring back the glam/ramp up the glam quotient something which she obviously did during her tenure?

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

I've heard of people mention a 2 year contract, but it's not true. Contracts depend on what was negotiated between Universe and a franchise owner. These numbers vary. If anyone does step in, I don't believe it would be Crystle because of the allegations surrounding her time as director.

@msrain1235 23 күн бұрын

What has been going on with Miss USA? Haven't heard much about state pageants, and the current Miss USA stepped down. Miss Universe is in all types of controversy. What's going on with those 2?

@nayelinguyen430 Ай бұрын

I always wondered.. Has Layla even ever competed in a pageant?

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

Yes, in Mrs. Pageants

@MagicFingers4u Ай бұрын

Prayer for the fact that they aren't getting paid and do not have the support of a team.

@mankeydluffy7347 Ай бұрын

Hate me but i missed the trump era

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

They did a great job managing queens in that era ❤

@suitcase6698 Ай бұрын

I agree 100%

@mimzyLassiter Ай бұрын

@@suitcase6698 Yeah, the era…NOT TRUMP…ever!

@hannahmayher8116 Ай бұрын

Make Miss USA and MU great again!!

@wynsipple3137 Ай бұрын

Noelia’s story today is concerning.

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

I’ve been creating episodes for the past 3 months. Some think I’ve been blowing things out of proportion. The reality is that I’ve only been able to share a little bit

@Kaiwaza Ай бұрын

Yeah, it’s suspicious.

@mori2039 Ай бұрын

Omg im the first view! Ahhhhh how did i accomplish this 😅

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

Dedication and determination 💕

@neilbruce123 Ай бұрын

Start a go fund me to send Dani to MISS UNIVERSE so we can get the real T.And if Miss Mexico wins Miss Universe she best be the clear winner like Sheynnis Palacios and Romney were..

@ronaldguz 22 күн бұрын

well, she wasnt ok

@manuelgallardo1322 Ай бұрын

Can this be a possible sign that perhaps Miss Universe is trying to take away their license and creat a whole new org?

@jordanlachica9138 Ай бұрын

Let's remember that Miss USA is under MU and MU is...a circus.

@Itssassafras Ай бұрын

They're not getting paid and Layla is worse than Crystal.

@MRUSA3000 Ай бұрын

Listen, we can be so hard on people & not even know what’s going on. The new Miss USA Organization just took on this Role! This is their 1st year. EVERYONE RELAX! They are trying to figure this out. Instead of Pointing at everything wrong, how about allowing time & grace during this 1st round. If I remember correctly, y’all ripped Crystal to shreds during her 1st year of ownership also. Y’all can be so hard on people, y’all don’t even know & trying to embrace their new roles by establishing the future for the new organization.

@DaniWalker Ай бұрын

So, we're going into the third year technically, since the org was awarded to it's new owner in 2022. No one stepped in from the USA or Universe org to help Morgan Romano, R'bonney's USA successor. The org already produced the 2023 pageant and is prepping for the 2024 year. Typically by this time all state queens have been crowned. The ball was dropped and state pageants were pushed backed to late summer. Now contestants have little to no time to prep for nationals or promote the live event leading up to finals. If we use the Trump to IMG transition to compare and contrast, the pageant lost it's broadcasting mid pageant in 2015, after contestants had already arrived. They made it work and Reels picked up the broad cast. Olivia Jordan was still highly promoted during her reign. She had a NYC press week, stylist, regular appearances and received her prize package. This is a veeeery different experience than what the 2024 queens are living.