A PLUS-SIZED beauty pageant queen has had her crown disputed as a former model has lashed out at its legitimacy. Sara Milliken was crowned Miss Alabama 2024 in the National American Miss pageant over Memorial Day Weekend. The 23-year-old has been outspoken about body confidence and empowerment which largely led to her win.
"This year in Alabama, Sara captivated the selection panel with her clear communication, poise on stage, and extensive community service," National American Miss said in a statement . "Her message of body positivity and emphasis on never giving up on your goals is inspiring." Milliken revealed in an Instagram post that she had been dreaming of winning the top prize for eight years.
However, critics have now lashed out at the plus-sized winner with some discussing the legitimacy of the title and her rights to it. "I don't even know what it is," Former Miss Alabama Amie Beth Shaver said of Milliken's title when speaking to 1819 News . Shaver competed in the Miss America competition and won the title in 1994.
This year, the Miss America Miss Alabama title was won by Diane Westhoven. "Miss America now is 101 years old and then Miss USA, which goes on the Miss Universe pageant," Shaver argued. "But this National American Miss, no one has heard of it.
I don't even know what it is." The model argued that the National American Miss competition should not use the same title as those of the Miss America pageant which she claimed is an official and more prestigious co.
