Miss Buckhead USA 2025, who is a man living as a woman, has decided not to compete in the upcoming Miss Georgia USA pageant.
Bella Bautista announced in a social media post on Monday that he was relinquishing his Buckhead title and would not participate in the larger Miss Georgia pageant, local affiliate FOX 5 Atlanta reported.
“With a heavy heart, I am officially relinquishing my title as Miss Buckhead USA 2025,” the man wrote in an Instagram post.
“When I joined this pageant, I did so with the hope of breaking barriers, inspiring others, and showing that representation matters. However, after deep reflection, I have come to the decision that the organization’s affiliations and actions no longer align with my personal values
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