May 13 2009
Former Miss USA Shanna Moakler Resigns As Pageant Director
Shanna Moakler, the former Miss USA who currently serves as the co-pageant director for the Miss California contest, has resigned just one day after Donald Trump gives the reigning Miss California a reprieve.
“I cannot with a clear consious move forward supporting and promoting the Miss Universe Organization believe in it, or the contracts I signed committing myself as a youth,” she explained.
Moakler was a vocal critic of Carrie Prejean, the current Miss California, who finished as runner-up in the Miss USA pageant last month. Moakler feels that Prejean broke pageant rules by participating in public speaking engagements which were not endorsed by the Miss USA organization. Prejean has appreared in advertising for grpoups opposed to same sex marriage, but also did not disclose modeling in underwear ads, which have since popped up on the internet.
Moakler commented that she felt it was in her best interest to resign.
“I am sorry and hope I have not let any young supporters down but wish them the best of luck in fulfilling their dreams.”
