Transgender Miss Maine USA competitor reveals Jordon Hudson conversation
Isabelle St. Cyr, the first transgender woman to compete in the Miss Maine USA pageant, shared insights from her backstage conversation with fellow contestant Jordon Hudson. Both faced media scrutiny and negativity, which they discussed, focusing on how to handle the attention and maintain a positive outlook. Despite the challenges, Hudson expressed pride and aimed to inspire others to persist through adversity. St. Cyr and Hudson supported each other, recognizing they were not alone in facing backlash. Ultimately, Shelby Howell won the pageant, while Hudson received the 'style' award, and St. Cyr reached the semifinals.
Context:
Isabelle St. Cyr, the first transgender woman to compete in the Miss Maine USA pageant, shared insights from her backstage conversation with fellow contestant Jordon Hudson. Both faced media scrutiny and negativity, which they discussed, focusing on how to handle the attention and maintain a positive outlook. Despite the challenges, Hudson expressed pride and aimed to inspire others to persist through adversity. St. Cyr and Hudson supported each other, recognizing they were not alone in facing backlash. Ultimately, Shelby Howell won the pageant, while Hudson received the 'style' award, and St. Cyr reached the semifinals.
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Isabelle St. Cyr, a 24-year-old from Monson, made history as the first transgender woman to compete in the Miss Maine USA pageant, sharing her experiences with fellow contestant Jordon Hudson about the media scrutiny they faced.
Jordon Hudson, known for her relationship with Bill Belichick, became the second runner-up in the pageant and had previously faced a tumultuous period after interrupting a CBS interview to protect her boyfriend from a personal question.
Both St. Cyr and Hudson discussed the unkind media coverage they received, emphasizing how they dealt with it, stayed positive, and decided when to speak out or remain silent.
Hudson, representing Hancock, won the 'style' award and delivered a message of pride and perseverance, encouraging others to push through challenges and believe that hate never wins.
Reflecting on her past, Hudson expressed a desire to revisit her family's fishing boat, highlighting concerns about the exodus of fishermen from rural Maine and her intent to advocate for them as a potential Miss Maine USA.
Shelby Howell from Bangor was crowned Miss Maine USA while Isabelle St. Cyr advanced to the semifinals, marking a significant personal achievement amid the media challenges she faced.
Both St. Cyr and Hudson acknowledged the backlash they encountered, yet found solace in supporting each other and recognizing that negativity often drives media clicks.