This is just the latest instance of the organization’s less-than-ideal side emerging.

While Nebraska’s Audrey Eckert managed her reign successfully, two years ago, Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava revealed a glimpse behind the polished facade by announcing their decisions to resign from their respective titles.

Voigt (who cited mental health reasons) and Srivastava—who stated that her values no longer aligned with the organization—were not permitted to speak out, but their mothers made a joint appearance on Good Morning America that May.

Essentially, Jackeline Voigt summarized, “The job of their dreams turned out to be a nightmare.” In a statement to ABC News, The Miss USA Organization expressed, “We are committed to fostering a healthy, communicative, and supportive environment for all contestants, state titleholders, national titleholders, and staff.”

Nevertheless, the role remains a dream come true for many others who are willing to invest the necessary funds and time to achieve the crown.

Before Eckert crowns one of them, we are engaging in our own question-and-answer segment, outlining the strict rules each hopeful must follow.