Producers of the Miss North Carolina USA pageant have refuted ex-winner Brittany Boltinhouse’s claim that she was stripped of her crown for being a conservative Christian. “A Blaize Productions’ decision was not based on Brittany Boltinhouse’s political views, religious beliefs, or protected personal viewpoints. Organizers of the Miss North Carolina USA pageant slammed ex-winner Brittany Boltinhouse’s claim that she was stripped of her crown for being a conservative Christian. Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse was stripped of her title after alleged racist posts resurfaced. The crown has now been passed to Miss North Carolina USA first runner-up Myla Hadley, who will represent the Tar Heel State in the Miss USA pageant, which kicks off in Miami on Aug. 24.