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Daily Mirror
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Miss World organisers hit back over walkout contestant's 'exploited' claims
Miss England Milla Magee, 24, has accused Miss World organisers of placing her in 'vulnerable' situations with wealthy investors - the competion has hit back and released a video of Milla in response Miss World organisers have denied allegations from Miss England who claimed that she was exploited and 'farmed out for entertainment' at the pageant in India. Just days before the finale of the competition, Miss England Milla Magee quit the contest because it was "outdated" and went against her morals. The 24-year-old, from Newquay, Cornwall, said she left the pageant on May 16, originally stating it was due to "personal reasons". But now she has revealed that she used her mother's health to escape the competition, which was being held in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad. According to Milla, the participants were made to 'sit like performing monkeys'. She further claimed that contestants were forced to "entertain" middle-aged male investors at extravagant dinners, as a way to say "thank you" for sponsorships. The beauty queen said she felt "like a prostitute" during her time in the competition and said she had to get away from it all. READ MORE: Viral K-beauty 'glass skin' moisturiser finally launches in UK and we've tried it out She told The Sun: '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 Miss World is supposed to have the same values, but it's outdated and stuck in the past. "They made me feel like a prostitute. I was feeling vulnerable after the appalling way we had been treated and I just needed to go home, I couldn't stay in a contest that did not appear to me to be morally right." Following the allegations, Miss World has since released video footage of Milla praising the competition. "You were all so accommodating. The gratitude I have for you all is so overwhelming. I'm so grateful for you hosting us here," she said in the video posted on Instagram. However, Milla responded to the footage and said: "In that situation we had to do what we were told and if someone points a camera in your face and tells you to smile then you are going to do it." Miss World disputed the allegations and issued a statement online. CEO Julia Morley branded the claims as "defamatory'. The statement said: "Earlier this month, Milla Magee 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. '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. 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.'
Scottish Sun
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Miss World bosses hit back at Miss England's claims she was ‘made to feel like prostitute' – & release bombshell footage
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MISS ENGLAND has hit back at Miss World bosses after they accused her of lying to escape the pageant. Milla Magee, 24, walked out on the contest in India after she claimed she and the other finalists were being 'exploited'. 1 Milla Magee, 24, walked out on the contest in India after she claimed she and the other finalists were being 'exploited' Credit: The Mega Agency She told how they were used to entertain wealthy male 'sponsors' at posh dinners in Hyderabad as a 'thank you' for the money they pumped into the show. Milla said she was made to feel 'like a prostitute'. Miss World organiser Julia Morley launched a savage attack on Milla and even released videos of her at the hotel which appear to show her enjoying the experience. Ms Morley said Milla told bosses she had 'a family emergency involving her mother's health' and that they treated her with 'compassion' and arranged her return to England. MIlla said yesterday: 'My mum has had a recent health problem, but I said what I needed to say to get out of there. 'I was feeling vulnerable after the appalling way we had been treated and I just needed to go home, I couldn't stay in a contest that did not appear to me to be morally right. 'I'm shocked that MIss World have released videos of me at the hotel without my permission, they give an entirely false impression. 'In that situation we had to do what we were told and if someone points a camera in your face and tells you to smile then you are going to do it. 'But the reality was that I was miserable and could not stay to support the Miss World organisation. 'I felt exploited at having to talk to these dignitaries at dinners and one of the contest's officials clapped in my face after telling me and the other girls we were boring. Milla Magee the first plus size winner of Miss England 'That's just not an acceptable way to treat people.' She said her walk-out has drawn support from around the world, including former beauty queens. Milla, of Newquay, Cornwall, said: 'Other past contestants have been in touch to say they felt the same way when they were in Miss World. 'It's an outdated organisation that just hasn't moved with the times.' Milla's mum Kat Russell was furious to see Miss World claim they helped Milla get home. She said: 'Milla was put in a taxi at 3am and left to find her own way back. I organised the flights for her and paid the £600 air fare. She got no help at all from Miss World.' A Miss World spokesperson said Milla's claims were 'completely unfounded and inconsistent with the reality of her time with us'. The spokesperson added: 'Earlier this month Milla Magee requested to leave the competition due to a reported family emergency involving her mother's health. As a mother and grandmother herself, Julia Morley, Chairman 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.'
The Irish Sun
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Miss World bosses hit back at Miss England's claims she was ‘made to feel like prostitute' – & release bombshell footage
MISS ENGLAND has hit back at Miss World bosses after they accused her of lying to escape the pageant. 1 Milla Magee, 24, walked out on the contest in India after she claimed she and the other finalists were being 'exploited' Credit: The Mega Agency She told how they were used to entertain wealthy male 'sponsors' at posh dinners in Hyderabad as a 'thank you' for the money they pumped into the show. Milla said she was made to feel 'like a prostitute'. Ms Morley said Milla told bosses she had 'a family emergency involving her mother's health' and that they treated her with 'compassion' and arranged her return to England. Read More on UK News MIlla said yesterday: 'My mum has had a recent health problem, but I said what I needed to say to get out of there. 'I was feeling vulnerable after the appalling way we had been treated and I just needed to go home, I couldn't stay in a contest that did not appear to me to be morally right. 'I'm shocked that MIss World have released videos of me at the hotel without my permission, they give an entirely false impression. 'In that situation we had to do what we were told and if someone points a camera in your face and tells you to smile then you are going to do it. Most read in The Sun 'But the reality was that I was miserable and could not stay to support the Miss World organisation. 'I felt exploited at having to talk to these dignitaries at dinners and one of the contest's officials clapped in my face after telling me and the other girls we were boring. Milla Magee the first plus size winner of Miss England 'That's just not an acceptable way to treat people.' She said her walk-out has drawn support from around the world, including former beauty queens. Milla, of Newquay, Cornwall, said: 'Other past contestants have been in touch to say they felt the same way when they were in Miss World. 'It's an outdated organisation that just hasn't moved with the times.' Milla's mum Kat Russell was furious to see Miss World claim they helped Milla get home. She said: 'Milla was put in a taxi at 3am and left to find her own way back. I organised the flights for her and paid the £600 air fare. She got no help at all from Miss World.' A Miss World spokesperson said Milla's claims were 'completely unfounded and inconsistent with the reality of her time with us'. The spokesperson added: 'Earlier this month Milla Magee requested to leave the competition due to a reported family emergency involving her mother's health. As a mother and grandmother herself, Julia Morley, Chairman 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.'
NDTV
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
On Miss England's India Experience, A Clarification From Miss World Organisation
The Miss World Organisation has released unedited videos of Miss England to counter the allegations made in the British press about her experience in India as part of the Miss World pageant. Miss England 2024 Milla Magee withdrew from the ongoing Miss World 2025 pageant being hosted in Telangana, citing personal and ethical concerns. Ms Magee, in a statement to British tabloid The Sun, expressed disappointment with the pageant's environment, which she said did not align with her expectations of "beauty with a purpose". "Tipping point came when they (contestants) were allegedly asked to socialise with middle-aged men as a gesture of appreciation for their financial contributions to the event," The Sun reported. Julia Morley, Chairperson and CEO of Miss World Organisation, dismissed the claims as "completely unfounded and inconsistent" with the reality. "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," the Miss World Organsiation said in a statement. Contestants were reportedly expected to wear make-up at all times and remain dressed in ball gowns throughout the day. "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. These claims are completely unfounded and inconsistent with the reality of her time with us," said the organisation. "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," it added. Following Miss England's departure, Charlotte Grant, the 1st runner-up of Miss England, stepped in to represent her country, said the organisation, adding that she has been "warmly welcomed into the Miss World sisterhood". The organisation underlined that it remains committed to truth, dignity. "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," it said.
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Who is Miss World 2025 British contestant Milla Magee making shocking claims against organisation: All you need to know
Milla Magee, who was competing for the title of Miss World along with several other contestants, decided to quit the beauty pageant being held in India this year. She revealed the reasons behind the shocking decision to The Sun Magazine, saying she quit because the organisers were exploiting her and making her feel 'like a prostitute'. Also Read | Miss World 2025 British contestant Milla Magee quits 'outdated' show hosted in India, says she felt 'like a prostitute' Milla is 24 years old and won the Miss World England title last year. Initially schooled at More House in London, she faced academic struggles and eventually moved to Cornwall. She lives in Newquay in Cornwall, but grew up in London. She is also the first plus-size winner (size 16) of Miss England, who was bullied at school over her weight. A post shared by Milla Magee (@ The 24-year-old had told the BBC after her win, "I wanted to be part of the movement to change perspective on these so-called pageants. It's evolved so much with women from all walks of life coming together," she said. The Miss England who stands at 6 feet is also a lifeguard. Her 'Beauty with a Purpose' project, GoFarwithCPR, aims to teach every single student and adult how to perform CPR, so that everyone in the country can save a life with their bare hands. When Milla won the Miss England title, she told Loaded magazine that people had several misconceptions about the pageant. 'I wanted to enter Miss England to try and make a difference, there are a lot of misconceptions around pageants, and I want to show people that entering Miss England has given me purpose, and encouraged me to raise money for charity, and do good things for my local community...' Miss England 2024 Milla Magee arrived in Hyderabad on May 7 and returned to the UK on May 16. Following her exit, Charlotte Grant, the Miss England runner-up, has taken her place in the competition. 'I went there to make a difference, but we had to sit like performing monkeys. It's stuck in the past. Morally, I couldn't be a part of it. All the crowns and sashes in the world mean nothing compared to using your voice and making a difference in the world,' she said.
