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Miss America Cassie Donegan Speaks Out After She's Criticized for Her Pageant M…
Cassie Donegan was named Miss America 2026 on Sept. 7, besting 52 delegates from around the country. Following the national pageant, the crowned winn…
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Cassie Donegan Crowned Miss America 2026, Expresses Overwhelming Gratitude
Cassie Donegan, representing New York, has been crowned Miss America 2026 in a ceremony that concluded recently. In her first public statement following the win, a visibly emotional Donegan expressed profound gratitude and a sense of disbelief. "I'm still trying to process that that actually just happened," she stated, holding a bouquet of red roses and wearing her new crown and sash. "I'm just so thankful to be here, so thankful for the people who supported me to be here." Donegan emphasized her pride in her home state, adding, "I'm so very proud to be from the state of New York and I hope that I have made them all really proud this week." The new Miss America's message resonated with many, though some online comments reflected mixed reactions to the judges' decision.
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Miss America 2026 Faces Criticism for Her Pageant Makeup
The night one trailblazing New Yorker claimed the Miss America crown was meant to be a celebration of talent and perseverance, but it quickly became …
