Trump: 'Miss California keeps title'

Donald Trump has announced that Carrie Prejean will remain Miss California.

The Miss Universe Organisation owner told a press conference that the topless photos of the beauty queen that appeared on the internet would not cause her to lose the Miss California title, E! reports.

"We've really studied these photos. We've made a determination that everything we've seen to date that she's done - some were very beautiful, some were risque - the pictures taken were acceptable, were fine, and in some cases were lovely pictures," Trump said.

He also claimed that the press "should be ashamed" for putting such importance on Prejean's controversial stance on non-traditional marriage.

Prejean also thanked the "thousands of Americans" who expressed their support for her, and responded to claims that campaigning against non-traditional marriage violated her contract as Miss California.

She said: "Being at the centre of a media firestorm is not something I had planned or signed up for. Let me be clear, I am not an activist, nor do I have a personal agenda."

The Miss USA contestant also denied reports that she was working with the National Organisation For Marriage, saying that she only "spent an hour" with the political group.

"I am not going to be speaking out against same-sex marriage. I'm going to resume my duties as Miss California, but also stay true to my personal beliefs. We will see how we will balance the two," she added.