Carrie Everett was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer called signet ring cell carcinoma.
The pageant responded with an Instagram post, writing that it respected Srivastava's decision, considered the well-being of titleholders "a top priority," and that a successor would be named soon.
Noelia Voigt, who was crowned Miss USA in November 2023, has announced she is resigning from her role, saying the decision is in the best interest of her mental health.
Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua was crowned the 2023 Miss Universe at the culmination of the annual beauty pageant, which took place on Saturday night in El Salvador's capital, San Salvador.
"I think that if we look at just the fact that I'm in a wheelchair, you're missing so much," said Candis Welch, who's hoping to take home the national title to bring awareness to those with disabilities.
R'Bonney Gabriel made history twice last year! And she just made it again as she won Miss Universe 2022 Saturday evening.