Brittany Boltinhouse Says Miss NC USA 2026 Title Was Stripped Over Her Christian Beliefs
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Updated · WTVD-TV · Aug 7
Brittany Boltinhouse Says Miss NC USA 2026 Title Was Stripped Over Her Christian Beliefs
3 articles · Updated · WTVD-TV · Aug 7
Summary
Brittany Boltinhouse said in her first public interview since losing the crown that her Miss North Carolina USA 2026 title was taken because of her conservative Christian beliefs.
The former titleholder said an NDA limits what she can disclose, and she would not say whether support for Donald Trump played a role or address specific offensive social-media allegations.
Miss USA has said only that it stripped her title because it does not tolerate racism, homophobia, transphobia or language that strips others of dignity, without detailing the conduct involved.
Boltinhouse, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said she is at peace with the loss, called it a "blessing in disguise," and pointed to winning 4 of 5 competition awards.