Hours
after being crowned Miss Teen USA, Karlie Hay took to Twitter to take
responsibility for offensive language found on her Twitter page.
Many on Twitter claimed that Hay used curse words, issued threats and even used the N-word on her personal Twitter account, which is now protected.
The 18-year-old returned to the social network early Sunday morning to acknowledge her past tweets.
In a series of tweets
she wrote, "Several years ago, I had many personal struggles and found
myself in a place that is not representative of who I am as a person. I
admit that I have used language publicly in the past which I am not
proud of and that there is no excuse for."
Hay stopped short of expressing remorse for her past language, but she did say that she's changed.
"Through
hard work, education and thanks in large part to the sisterhood that I
have come to know through pageants, I am proud to say that I am today a
better person," she continued. "I am honored to hold this title and I
will use this platform to promote the values of The Miss Universe Organization, and my own, that recognize the confidence, beauty and perseverance of all women."
The
Miss Universe Organization, the parent company of Miss Teen USA, said
in a statement to ABC News that though the language she used
"unacceptable at any age and in no way reflects the values of The Miss
Universe Organization," she will keep her crown.
"As
Karlie stated, she was in a different place in her life and made a
serious mistake she regrets and for which she sincerely apologizes," the
statement said. "Karlie learned many lessons through those personal
struggles that reshaped her life and values. We as an organization are
committed to supporting her continued growth."
Hay was crowned the new Miss Teen USA Saturday night at The Venetian Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
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