Miss Indiana praised for ‘normal’ body (Photo)

She may not have won the title of Miss USA 2014, but Miss Indiana USA Mekayla Diehl has been getting a lot of post-pageant attention.

When Diehl strutted her stuff in a white bikini in front of millions on Sunday night, Twitter exploded with people praising her for having what is being called an “average” body for an American woman.

Here are some of the reactions:

Viewers praise @RealMissINUSA for her "healthy look"! #healthybodies pic.twitter.com/zMaJabZ7qe

— Raquelakg (@Raquelakg) June 9, 2014

Upset. Miss Indiana looked like a normal person…and she didn't make the cut. 🙁 #MissUSA2014

— Stephi (@StephsDangerout) June 9, 2014

Dear #MissIndiana thank you for looking like an average woman. #SwimsuitCompetition

— Stephanie Watson (@stephwatson_91) June 9, 2014

Finally a contestant that's not a bag of bones. #missindiana #missusa2014 #beautiful

— Terra Jo (@terraj21) June 9, 2014

The fact that Miss Indiana is not a complete twig makes me really happy!

— Kadee McKoin (@k_mck12) June 9, 2014

Agencies/Canadajournal