Miss Missouri USA held the finale night of the 2021 edition a few hours ago at Paradise Cove Theater, River Spirit Casino Resort, Tulsa, Oklahoma where stunning beauties from all over the state competed for the state crown and Joye Forrest was crowned the new queen at the end of the event finale. She succeeds and was crowned by Miss Missouri USA 2020 Megan Renee Kelly.
Joye gave a stellar performance at the state contest. The 25-year-old beauty is a professional dance instructor, rhythmic gymnastics coach, and former Los Angeles Laker girl. Not new to the pageantry, she is also a former 4th runner up of Miss California 2017. When Joye is not pursuing her passion globally, she is studying for her Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine. She is also passionate about her advocacy #SharingJoye through her platform #HitTheStreets.
The newly crowned Miss Missouri USA 2021 Joye Forrest’s court includes –
1st Runner-up – Julie Stewart
2nd Runner-up – Autumn Black
3rd Runner-up – Victoria Owen
4th Runner-up – Cle’era Hollingsworth
Apart from the winner and her court, the Top 16 included Adrienne Burfield, Alison Bowles, Katie Whipple, Makayla Hayes, Olivia Pikul, Claudia Kelly, Ashlyn Hoock, Haley Duden, Varonica Hamilton, Lauren Everett, Sarah Kerns. Miss Photogenic award went to Moniteau County’s Jasmine Wells while Miss Congeniality went to Rachel Hopson of Brentwood.
Last year, Miss Missouri USA 2020 Megan Renee Kelly represented her state at Miss USA 2020 and placed in the Top 16 with her outstanding performance.
Congratulations to the newly crowned queen!