Lifestyle BEAUTY & DISGRACE Miss USA Contestant Booted From Pageant Over Explosive Allegations The 27-year-old pageant queen has been replaced by the runner-up. Brittany Boltinhouse was crowned Miss North Carolina USA on June 28. ADVERTISEMENTAfter her victory, Brittany Boltinhouse wrote, "I have the honor of becoming the first woman of Honduran heritage to represent North Carolina at Miss USA, and the first Honduran Miss North Carolina USA.” Instagram/Myla HadleyBrodeur continued, “The Miss USA organization does not tolerate racism, homophobia, transphobia, nor language that strips any person of their dignity.” “We have every confidence that she will represent North Carolina with grace, professionalism, and dedication as she prepares for Miss USA.”