NEW : Prejean tells Billy that she thought gay marriage answer was reason for firing . ` ` Better late than never , '' Perez Hilton says of Carrie Underwood 's firing . ` Prejean was Miss California USA , controversial due to statements , topless competition . Runner - up Tami Farrell will take over as Miss California USA .
NEW : Prejean tells Billy that she thought gay marriage answer was reason for firing . ` ` Better late than never , '' Perez Hilton says of Carrie Underwood 's firing . Prejean was Miss California USA , controversial due to statements , topless competition . Runner - up Tami Farrell will take over as Miss California USA .