Abbie Stockard declared victory over 51 other contestants. She credited her relationship with God for giving her the drive to become a positive role model on a public platform.

"That's just so frustrating to hear because I know I fall into that category, and it just seems like it takes away from all the hard ... emails about past Miss America winners were leaked to ...

Former winners said in the 2023 A&E docuseries ... t really matter now because it does not affect your job as Miss America at all," said Stockard, who is dating Utah Jazz player Walker Kessler.