LOS ANGELES : Miss California USA Carrie Prejean has been stripped of her title, officials said Wednesday, ending a turbulent reign marked by racy photos and controversy over her stance on gay marriage.
- Officials for the pageant owned by tycoon Donald Trump, said Prejean was being dethroned for contract violations over "unwillingness to make appearances on behalf of the Miss California USA organisation."
- It marked an ignominious end for the blonde beauty queen, who triggered a national debate earlier this year when she voiced her opposition to same-sex marriage when answering a question posed by judge at the Miss USA pageant.
- Prejean, who finished runner-up in the pageant, attracted criticism from same-sex marriage supporters following her comments, which came in response to a question from judge and celebrity blogger Perez Hilton.
- Despite calls for her to be sacked, Trump and Miss USA officials said she could keep her title at a press conference in New York where Prejean fought back tears.
- Miss California pageant director Keith Lewis said Wednesday's Prejean's dismissal was solely for "contract violations."
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