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India.com
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Miss England Says She Felt Like a Prostitute During Competition; Miss World Organisation Responds To Allegations
New Delhi: Milla Magee, Miss England and a contestant in this year's Miss World pageant, has withdrawn from the competition, claiming she felt "exploited." The international pageant, being hosted in Hyderabad, has already garnered attention as India's representative, Nandini Gupta from Rajasthan, has advanced to the finale. Magee's exit made headlines earlier this week, and in an interview with The Sun, the lifeguard-turned-model revealed she left the competition because it made her "feel like a prostitute." Calling the event "outdated" and 'stuck in the past,' Magee became the first UK contestant to quit the Miss World pageant in its 74-year history. According to The Sun, Magee claimed contestants were allegedly required to wear makeup at all times and remain in ball gowns throughout the day, including at breakfast. She further alleged that the situation escalated when contestants were expected to entertain wealthy male sponsors for an entire evening. "The point was to do good, promote change, and make a difference,' Magee told The Sun. "But it became obvious that just wasn't going to happen. We were expected to sit with [the sponsors] for the whole evening and entertain them as a thank you.' She added, 'I found that unbelievable. I remember thinking, 'This is so wrong.' I didn't come here to be farmed out for people's entertainment. Miss World is supposed to stand for values, but it's outdated and stuck in the past. They made me feel like a prostitute.' Magee also mentioned that she tried to discuss the causes she was supporting, but the male guests were uninterested, engaging instead in uncomfortable small talk. In response to the allegations, Julia Morley CBE, Chair and CEO of the Miss World Organisation, denied Magee's claims. In an official statement, the organisation asserted that Magee was permitted to leave the competition due to her mother's illness. "Unfortunately, it has come to our attention that certain UK media outlets have published false and defamatory statements, allegedly made by Milla Magee, regarding her experience in India," the statement read. According to I&PR Telangana, the organisation stated the allegations are 'completely unfounded and inconsistent with the reality of her time with us.' To counter the claims, Miss World announced the release of unedited videos from Magee's time in India, showing her expressing 'gratitude, joy, and appreciation' for the experience—videos that the organisation says contradict the 'false narratives.' 'Miss World remains committed to truth, dignity, and the values of Beauty With a Purpose,' the statement concluded. 'We urge media outlets to uphold journalistic integrity and verify their sources before publishing misleading content.' The Miss World 2025 grand finale is scheduled for May 31 in Telangana.
Mint
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Miss World Organisation responds to media reports on Miss England Milla Maggie withdrawal
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 24 (ANI): Julia Morley CBE, Chairman and CEO of the Miss World Organisation, shared that the Miss World Organisation would like to address recent media reports circulating in the British press concerning Miss England, Milla Maggie, and her withdrawal from the 72nd Miss World Festival currently being held in India. Earlier this month, Milla Maggie requested to leave the competition due to a reported family emergency involving her mother's health. As a mother and grandmother herself, Julia Morley CBE, Chairwoman of Miss World, responded to Milla's situation with compassion and immediately arranged her return to England, placing the well-being of the contestant and her family first, as per I&PR Telangana. Following her departure, Charlotte Grant, the 1st runner-up of Miss England, graciously stepped in to represent her country. Charlotte arrived in India on Wednesday and has since been warmly welcomed into the Miss World sisterhood. Unfortunately, it has come to our attention that certain UK media outlets have published false and defamatory statements, allegedly made by Milla Maggie, regarding her experience in India. According to I&PR Telangana, these claims are completely unfounded and inconsistent with the reality of her time with us. In response, the Miss World Organisation is releasing unedited videos recorded during Milla's stay in India, in which she expresses gratitude, joy, and appreciation for the experience. These videos reflect her own words and sentiments and serve as a direct contradiction to the recent false narratives. Miss World remains committed to truth, dignity, and the values of Beauty With a Purpose. We urge media outlets to uphold journalistic integrity and verify their sources before publishing misleading content, as per I&PR Telangana. The grand finale of Miss World 2025 is on May 31 in Telangana. (ANI)
India Gazette
16-05-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Hyderabad: Blending glamour & health diplomacy in a first, Miss World 2025 contestants visit AIG Hospitals
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 16 (ANI): Contestants of Miss World 2025 on Friday participated in a medical tourism event at AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad. 'As part of the ongoing 72nd Miss World Festival, contestants participated in a prestigious Medical Tourism event hosted at AIG Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad,' as per an I&PR Telangana release. The event featured 25 contestants from the Africa Group along with contestants who are doctors or psychologists from other groups, including Guadeloupe, Turkey, Wales, Bosnia, Puerto Rico, Belgium, Guatemala, Lebanon, Malaysia, Poland, France, Northern Ireland, Guyana, Malta, all receiving a grand red carpet welcome by traditionally dressed Telangana staff showering rose petals, accompanied by a live shehnai performance. The contestants had a unique opportunity to pose for photographs alongside life-sized cut-outs of themselves, which they also personally signed. The programme commenced with a warm welcome and an overview of AIG Hospitals' legacy delivered by Dr D Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman of AIG Hospitals. 'Following the introduction, the contestants were divided into two groups for an immersive walkthrough of the hospital facilities. The tour included visits to the Endoscopy Suites, AI Experience Centre, Chemo Ward with patient interactions, Research Centre, Skill Labs, and the Pediatric Ward, guided by senior medical professionals including Dr Nageshwar Reddy, Dr Sujana Priya, Dr GV Rao, and Dr Lakshmi,' said the release. Dr D Nageshwar Reddy felicitated the contestants, after which he led an insightful interactive talk titled 'The Future of Healthcare'. This was followed by a presentation on public health initiatives by the Telangana government, focusing on cancer and women's health programmes, delivered by Dr Christina Z Chongthu, Secretary to the Government, Health, Medical & Family Welfare Department. Highlighting Hyderabad's emergence as a global medical tourism hub, Dr Nageshwar Reddy said, 'Telangana is rapidly becoming a beacon of medical excellence, combining world-class infrastructure and cutting-edge technology with compassionate care. Hosting the Miss World event here shines a global spotlight on our healthcare advancements, and we are proud to showcase the city's growing role as a leading destination for medical tourists.' Julia Morley CBE, Chairman and CEO of the Miss World Organisation, said, 'We are delighted that the Miss World Festival can provide a platform to highlight Hyderabad's impressive healthcare ecosystem. Among our candidates, we have doctors, psychologists and students of Medical Science and Psychology, who are pleased to learn about the local medical care and facilities and share the information when they go back home. We are please to bring international attention to Telangana's commitment to world-class medical care.' Hyderabad's medical tourism sector has witnessed remarkable growth, with foreign patient inflows more than doubling over the past decade. From just over 75,000 foreign patients in 2014, Telangana attracted 1.55 lakh international medical tourists in 2024. On the domestic front, nearly 8.82 crore patients from other Indian states sought medical care in Telangana last year alone. Strategic investments from both government and private entities have transformed Telangana into a highly accessible and affordable healthcare destination. 'Under the leadership of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, Telangana is swiftly establishing itself as a global medical tourism hub, supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure, world-class medical professionals, and strong government backing. The 72nd Miss World event further elevates Telangana's image as a unified global health destination,' the release read. This Medical Tourism Introduction Programme at AIG Hospitals marks a first-of-its-kind initiative blending glamour with global health diplomacy, positioning Hyderabad as a city where healthcare innovation meets cultural vibrancy. (ANI)
