A plus-sized beauty queen's joy was short-lived after trolls criticised her weight and questioned the legitimacy of her title. Sara Milliken's win over Memorial Day weekend sparked controversy after she was crowned Miss National American Alabama 2024. Critics aired their confusion after she was referred to as 'Miss Alabama' by several media outlets, .
Many were quick to point pit that the 23-year-old did not compete in the official Miss America competition. They say the real winner is blonde bombshell, Diane Westhoven. One former winner, Miss Alabama Amie Beth Shaver said there is only one recognised Miss Alabama title, which leads to the Miss America competition.
In addition, there is Miss Alabama USA, which sends contestants to the Miss USA pageant. "Miss America now is 101 years old and then Miss USA, which goes on the Miss Universe pageant," she told "But this National American Miss, no one has heard of it. I don't even know what it is.
" Shaver claimed Miss America owns the rights to the 'Miss Alabama' title, so it is wrong to use that title for a different pageant. "If you are a pageant person, you're only going to participate in either Miss America or Miss USA," Amie added. Sara was delighted when she scooped the title but said her joy was quicky soured by trolls.
"Even something that you type over a screen can have a lasting impression on people," she told . Among the harsh comments was one which said: "I thought it was a beauty pageant." Another branded her an "unheal.
