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To: The CW
Do not air the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Pageants!
The past month has unveiled numerous accusations of harassment, bullying, and bias in the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants amid multiple resignations. It’s clear—the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants are not just outdated, they are harmful.
Sign the petition to urge the CW to not air the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants in August!
Why is this important?
The CW recently entered into a three year extension with Miss USA and Miss Teen USA to broadcast their pageants. With a reach of over one million viewers and the network’s top special, the pageants have tremendous influence on not only the contestants, but viewers.
Miss USA has been active for over 70 years with the mission of “empowering and inspiring women across the world.” But over the past few years, the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants have been riddled with controversy and scandal. From sexual harassment allegations to bullying and mental health concerns, the pageant has come under fire. And just last month 2023 Miss USA and Miss Teen USA both stepped down from their positions after reports of bullying and abuse by owner Laylah Rose.
It is reckless and irresponsible for the CW to air Miss USA and Miss Teen USA amid numerous complaints and concerns. It’s important that the CW take a serious stance against bullying—and that starts by breaking their contract and refusing to air the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants in August!