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The voice teacher opens up to PEOPLE about the criticism she received about her appearance after singing at a recent baseball game

After performing at the MLB All-Star Game, Cassie Donegan was met with cruel comments about her appearance. The reigning Miss America speaks out about the ripple effect of body-shaming.

Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan became one of the most talked-about names during the 2026 MLB All-Star Game after her performance of “God Bless America” at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia drew strong reactions from fans watching in the stadium and at home.

Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan became one of the most talked-about names during the 2026 MLB All-Star Game after her performance of “God Bless America” at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia drew strong reactions from fans watching in the stadium and at home.

Donegan, who is the 2026 Miss America titleholder, reposted a pointed comment on Instagram calling out body shamers.

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