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Hans India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
New Miss World to be crowned today
Hyderabad: The temperature may be down, but Hyderabad continues to be hot and happening for more reasons than one. The stage is set for the grand finale of the 72nd Miss World pageant on Saturday with the global spotlight turned towards Telangana. The contestants from 108 countries across the world, after a month-long purpose-driven activities, inspiring challenges and cultural immersion in various parts of the state, will compete for the Miss World crown at 6:00 pm on Saturday at the HITEX Exhibition Center. The Grand Final will be hosted by Stephanie del Valle (Miss World 2016) alongside acclaimed Indian presenter Sachiin Kumbhar, with live performances by Bollywood stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Ishaan Khatter. Actor and humanitarian Sonu Sood, who had done yeoman service to COVID-19 victims and others, would receive the prestigious Miss World Humanitarian Award. He will also be a judge. Another judge is Sudha Reddy, who graciously hosted the Beauty with a Purpose Gala Dinner. Also joining the judging panel is Dr Caryna Turrell, Miss England 2014, a public health physician, philanthropist, investor, and Fellow at the University of Cambridge. Miss World CEO Julia Morley CBE will be heading the jury and announce the winner of the 72nd Miss World. The 2017 Miss World Manushi Chhillar will make a notable appearance. The event will be streamed live on SonyLiv in India, broadcast on national television in select countries, and made available worldwide via in high definition. The Miss World pageant was briefly embroiled in a controversy after Miss England 2024 Milla Magee left the competition midway alleging she was 'made to feel like a prostitute'. Later, the runner-up of Miss England 2024 was included in the competition. Over the past few weeks, the contestants had exposure to rich cultural wealth and heritage of Telangana. They travelled inter alia to historical places like the Charminar, Chowmahalla Palace and visited Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Yadagirigutta and Ramappa Temple in Mulugu District. Structured selection format The 108 contestants will first be presented to the world. From there, 10 semi-finalists from each continental region (Americas & the Caribbean, Africa, Europe, Asia & Oceania) will advance to the quarterfinals -- a total of 40 delegates. Several contestants have already advanced to the quarterfinals by winning fast-track challenges: Americas & the Caribbean contestants include Anna-Lise Nanton; Trinidad & Tobago (Head to Head Challenge) Aurélie Joachim, Martinique (Top Model), Valeria Pérez, Puerto Rico (Beauty with a Purpose), Mayra Delgado, Dominican Republic (Multimedia Award). The contestants from Africa include Faith Bwalya, Zambia (Head to Head Challenge) Selma Kamanya, Namibia (Top Model), Natasha Nyonyozi, Uganda (Beauty With a Purpose), Princesse Issie, Cameroon (Multimedia Award) Europe, Eliise Randmaa, Estonia (Sports Challenge), Millie-Mae Adams, Wales (Head to Head and Beauty with a Purpose), Jasmine Gerhardt, Ireland (Top Model), Andrea Nikolić, Montenegro (Multimedia Award). The contestants from Asia and Oceania include Monica Kezia Sembiring, Indonesia (Talent and Beauty with a Purpose), Idil Bilgen, Türkiye (Head to Head Challenge), Nandini Gupta, India (Top Model), Opal Suchata, Thailand (Multimedia Award)
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Rachel Gupta Resigns As MGI, Milla Magee Quits Miss World 2025: Ugly Face Of Beauty Pageants
Has Rachel Gupta's shocking resignation from Miss Grand International 2024 exposed the darker realities of the pageant world once again? Her decision to step down comes just days after Miss England 2024, Milla Magee, withdrew from the ongoing Miss World 2025 pageant in Telangana. But controversies in pageantry come in all forms -- some bizarre, some serious, and others, just plain ugly. Here are five scandals that left a lasting mark on the industry. Watch the video for more. bollywood news | entertainment news live | latest bollywood news | bollywood | news18 | n18oc_moviesLiked the video? Please press the thumbs up icon and leave a comment. Subscribe to Showsha YouTube channel and never miss a video: Showsha on Instagram: Showsha on Facebook: Showsha on X: Showsha on Snapchat: entertainment and lifestyle news and updates on:
News18
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Miss England Milla Magee's ‘Performing Monkeys' Remark Refuted By Miss World 2025 Organisers
Miss England 2024, Milla Magee, withdrew from Miss World 2025 in Telangana, India, citing feelings of exploitation and disappointment with the pageant's outdated values. She claimed she had hoped to be part of a platform that genuinely championed the message of beauty with a purpose, but felt the environment did not align with that vision. The Miss World Organisation denied the allegations, stating she left due to a family emergency. Charlotte Grant, the first runner-up, has now replaced her. Watch the video to know more. news | health updates | travel stories | lifestyle | news18 | n18oc_lifestyleLiked the video? Please press the thumbs up icon and leave a comment. Subscribe to Showsha YouTube channel and never miss a video: Showsha on Instagram: Showsha on Facebook: Showsha on X: Showsha on Snapchat: entertainment and lifestyle news and updates on:
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Business Standard
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Miss England exits Miss World; Org denies harassment claims in India
The Miss World Organisation has released unedited footage of Miss England, Milla Magee, to address allegations made by the British press regarding her experience in India during the ongoing Miss World 2025 pageant in Telangana. Milla Magee, the reigning Miss England 2024, announced her decision to withdraw from the Miss World 2025 competition, citing personal and ethical concerns. In a statement shared with British tabloid The Sun, Magee spoke about her disappointment with the pageant's environment, stating it did not reflect her values of 'beauty with a purpose'. Allegations made by Milla Magee Magee said a significant turning point in her decision occurred when, according to news reports, contestants were allegedly asked to socialise with middle-aged men as a gesture of gratitude for their financial support of the event. The Sun reported her as saying, '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.' Miss World Organisation responds to claims Julia Morley, chairperson and CEO of the Miss World Organisation, quickly responded to the allegations, calling them 'completely unfounded and inconsistent' with the reality of the situation. The organisation released a statement addressing the circumstances surrounding Magee's exit, explaining that she initially left due to a family emergency concerning her mother's health. The Miss World Organisation, in a 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.' Miss England Milla Maggie. @TheSun — Jacob Ross (@JacobBhoompag) May 25, 2025 Unedited videos released to refute false claims To counter the false narratives circulating in the media, the Miss World Organisation released unedited videos recorded during Magee's stay in India. In these videos, Magee can be seen expressing gratitude, joy, and appreciation for the experience, directly contradicting the negative reports. The organisation said, '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.' Who's the new representative for Miss England? Following Magee's departure, Charlotte Grant, the first runner-up of Miss England, stepped in to represent her country at the Miss World pageant. The organisation confirmed that Grant was 'warmly welcomed into the Miss World sisterhood' and would continue to represent England in the competition. Miss World's commitment to integrity The Miss World Organisation reiterated its commitment to truth, dignity, and the core values of 'Beauty with a Purpose'. The statement concluded by urging media outlets to adhere to journalistic integrity, verifying sources before publishing potentially misleading content. It said, '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.' KTR condemns harassment Telangana minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao on Sunday expressed strong condemnation over the alleged harassment reported by Milla Magee during her visit to the state. In a post on X, he said, 'You are a very strong woman, Milla Magee, and I am truly sorry you had to go through this in our state of Telangana. It has a rich culture of respecting women. Unfortunately, what you experienced doesn't represent the real Telangana,' he said. 'I hope you do feel better soon. As a father of a girl child, I wish no woman or girl ever has to go through such horrific experiences. Also, I strongly condemn the attitude of victim gaslighting and demand a thorough investigation into the allegations made by Miss England Milla Magee,' he said.
Mint
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Miss England Milla Magee's allegations ‘fabricated, highly exaggerated': Telangana Govt responds to Miss World 2025 row
Telangana's Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan has strongly refuted allegations made by Miss England 2024, Milla Magee, who abruptly withdrew from the international beauty pageant, Miss World 2025 event, in Hyderabad on May 16. Magee, in an interview with The Sun, claimed she was encouraged to 'socialise' with middle-aged men as a form of appreciation for their financial backing of the event. The comments sparked widespread media attention and criticism. Ranjan responded with a categorical denial, after conducting an internal enquiry into the matter, according to The Hindu. Ranjan dismissed allegations made by Miss England 2024 Milla Magee as 'completely baseless and lacking even one percent of truth.' He further called the claims, as per the news report: 'fabricated and highly exaggerated.' Ranjan, referring to the senior IAS officer Magee was reportedly seated beside during the cultural evening, said, 'To suggest he made any inappropriate advances, especially in the presence of his family members, is absurd and unbelievable.' Ranjan, who conducted an internal enquiry, said CCTV footage from the May 13 cultural programme at Chowmahalla Palace — the evening Magee referred to in her interview with The Sun — showed no inappropriate interaction. 'It clearly shows that Milla Magee was seated with one man and four women. The gentleman was a senior IAS officer, accompanied by his wife, daughter-in-law, and guests,' he said. As per the official Miss World 2025 itinerary, there were three formal social events for contestants: the May 13 cultural night, a visit to Ramoji Film City on May 17, and a high tea at the Telangana Secretariat on May 18. Ranjan noted that Magee attended only the first event. 'All three events had tightly curated guest lists,' he stated. To ensure a balanced response, Ranjan as per the report said he spoke with over a dozen contestants from different countries, including Scotland and Northern Ireland. Ranjan said their experience was 'completely contrary' to Magee's version of events. In her interview, Magee also said she was disturbed by the poverty she saw in Hyderabad. While not denying the existence of poverty, Ranjan criticised the tone of her comments. 'Her description was highly exaggerated and appears to be driven by a vested agenda,' he reportedly said. He added that the only minor issue flagged by a few contestants was the overwhelming number of people requesting selfies. 'They found it excessive but certainly not sinister,' he clarified.
