Brittany Boltinhouse has been stripped of her Miss North Carolina USA 2026 title just weeks after winning the crown, following the resurfacing of past social media activity that the Miss USA Organization said violated its standards. 

The organization announced the decision on Wednesday, saying it was made in coordination with Boltinhouse and state pageant directors after reviewing conduct that occurred over an extended period. Miss USA President and CEO Thom Brodeur noted that Boltinhouse is expected to release a separate public statement addressing the matter. 

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