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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Amber Raiken

New Miss USA Savannah Gankiewicz crowned after Noelia Voigt steps down

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Savannah Gankiewicz has been crowned the new Miss USA, days after Noelia Voigt stepped down to focus on her mental health.

The Miss Hawaii USA winner – who was the first runner-up in the Miss USA pageant in October  – officially took the title during a coronation on Wednesday in Honolulu, Hawaii. Gankiewicz acknowledged that accepting the title wasn’t an easy choice for her, before describing some of the differences she hopes to make.

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