Prejean Snubbed Playboy; Emails Leaked

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There's never really a good or easy way to be fired, but to find out from 'Access Hollywood' host Billy Bush has to sting a little more than usual.

That's exactly how former Miss California Carrie Prejean found out that she could no longer wear the state tiara. When Bush told her that the news of her firing had been confirmed, Prejean told him "that's the first that I know about that, Billy."

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NEW YORK - MAY 11: Miss California USA, Carrie Prejean, attends a press conference at Trump Tower on May 12, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Carrie Prejean

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FILE - In this April 26, 2009 file photo, Miss California USA Carrie Prejean listens to a question at the Rock Church during services in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)

NEW YORK - MAY 13: (NO SALES; NO ARCHIVE) In this handout image provided by American Broadcasting Companies (ABC), Donald Trump (C) and Miss California Carrie Prejean (R) speak with Robin Roberts (L) about the controversy surrounding beauty pageant on GOOD MORNING AMERICA May 13, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Ida Mae Astute/ABC News via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robin Roberts;Carrie Prejean;Donald Trump

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NEW YORK - MAY 13: (NO SALES; NO ARCHIVE) In this handout image provided by American Broadcasting Companies (ABC), Miss California Carrie Prejean speaks with Robin Roberts about the controversy surrounding her beauty pageant on GOOD MORNING AMERICA May 13, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Ida Mae Astute/ABC News via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Carrie Prejean

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Miss California USA Carrie Prejean smiles during a press conference at Trump Tower on May 12, 2009 after Miss USA pageant owner Donald Trump announced that she will keep her title despite controversy over semi-nude photos and charges by state pageant officials that she had abandoned her duties to devote time in opposition to same-sex marriage. TOPSHOTS / AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

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Miss California USA Carrie Prejean attends a press conference at Trump Tower on May 12, 2009 in New York City. Donald Trump Holds A Press Conference In Regards To Miss California USA Trump Tower New York, NY United States May 12, 2009 Photo by Eugene Gologursky/WireImage.com To license this image (57418810), contact WireImage.com

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Donald J. Trump and Miss California USA Carrie Prejean attend a press conference>> at Trump Tower on May 12, 2009 in New York City. Donald Trump Holds A Press Conference In Regards To Miss California USA Trump Tower New York, NY United States May 12, 2009 Photo by Eugene Gologursky/WireImage.com To license this image (57418829), contact WireImage.com

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Donald J. Trump and Miss California USA Carrie Prejean attend a press conference at Trump Tower on May 12, 2009 in New York City. Donald Trump Holds A Press Conference In Regards To Miss California USA Trump Tower New York, NY United States May 12, 2009 Photo by Eugene Gologursky/WireImage.com To license this image (57418827), contact WireImage.com

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She went on to say that she "just got a phone call from you [Bush] and I've gotten some text messages saying 'Hey, is this really true?' and I said, 'True about what?' and they said, 'That you've been fired.' And I started to laugh because everyone's been cooperating and everyone's been getting along so well. This is the first that I've heard of it. This is funny to me. I have no idea what?s going on."

Prejean's reign as Miss California ended abruptly on Wednesday, as the Miss California USA organization cited "breach of contract issues," for her demise. They elaborated further, saying in a statement that Prejean was booted thanks to "contract violations including Ms. Prejean?s unwillingness to make appearances on behalf of the Miss California USA organization."

Taking her place as Miss California is the state's runner-up, Miss Malibu Tami Farrell.

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Prejean shot to notoriety following the Miss USA pageant this year thanks to her answer about a question on gay marriage from blogger Perez Hilton. Her response, saying that she believes marriage is between a man or a woman, sparked a feud between Prejean, Hilton and many pro gay marriage stars and groups.

Since then, she tells TMZ that the reason she was fired is because of those comments, but the organization is trying to mask it as something else.

"What's behind this I think is a political debate. They don't agree with the stance that I took [on Prop 8]. Shanna [Moakler] is trying to bash me. They don't like me. From day one they wanted me out and they got what they wanted." She goes on to tell TMZ that she's "shown respect for every party involved, even when they haven't shown it back."

However, alleged e-mails between Prejean and Miss California executive Keith Lewis seem to show Prejean lashing out at the organization and its demands. "You do not cooperate with me, and you pick and chose the the things YOU want me to do. That is not happening anymore. Stop speaking for me. I have MY own voice. What are u gonna do fire me for volunteering for the special olympics hahaha ur crazy," Prejean purportedly wrote in one of the leaked emails. See Them All Here

Prejean also says that the Miss California organization tried to get her to pose semi-nude in Playboy, but she turned the $140,000 offer down.

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