02
July
2015

Emmitt Smith, Jonathan Scott bails as judges and Flo Rida cancels performance in Donald Trump's Miss USA 2015 pageant

02 Jul 2015 | Angelopedia

As we previously announced to you the list of judges who will be present at the finals of Miss USA 2015 pageant judging the beauties, now there is a twist to it. Following the ongoing Donald Trump controversy and the trail of controversies attached to it, we have another back out added to the list of withdrawals. Emmitt Smith is the latest star to back out of the Miss USA pageant.

Pro Football hero, Emmitt Smith, who was scheduled to appear as a judge on the finals of Miss USA 2015 on July 12, announced in a Facebook post on Wednesday that he was backing out in response to Donald Trump's controversial comments about Mexicans. “In light of Mr. Trump’s statements and the subsequent decisions made by NBC, I have decided not to participate as a judge in the 2015 Miss USA pageant. Knowing firsthand through my wife, Pat Smith, how much the women prepare for this event, I continue to send my support and best wishes to everyone competing this year.

 

judges and performers withdraw from the Miss USA pageant

 

Jonathan Scott, Property Brothers star, announced on Facebook on Monday that he was also moving out as a judge. "I'm an advocate for equality in every sense of the word. It makes my soul ache to hear the hurtful comments being made about the people I love,", wrote Jonathan. Also, Flo Rida, who was to perform at the pageant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, also dropped out on Wednesday.

Meanwhile the host for the Miss USA pageant, Jeannie Mai stated that she will not withdraw from the pageant. "While I absolutely do not condone Mr. Trump's statements, after careful deliberation, I have decided to continue my role as co-host of the upcoming Miss USA Pageant”, said Jeannie.