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R'Bonney Gabriel, 28, of Houston, has remained silent on the Miss USA Class of 2022's rigging allegations into her crowning as she prepares to represent the US at Miss Universe next week.
Miss Montana, Heather Lee O'Keefe, 25, said: 'This morning the Miss USA Class of 2022 was silenced and ignored by an organization that claims to empower strong women.'
The 28-year-old Filipina-American beauty queen obtained her Fashion Design degree from the University of Texas.
The organizers of Miss USA have been suspended by the Miss Universe Organization amid allegations the winner was "preselected." R'Bonney Gabriel was crowned Oct. 3.
Max Sebrechts, whose wife Crystle Stewart is the national director of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA, was branded a predator in a bombshell email shared with top execs at Miss Universe in June.