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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 Also Read | Miss World 2025 British contestant Milla Magee quits 'outdated' show hosted in India, says she felt 'like a prostitute' Milla is 24 years old and won the Miss World England title last year.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.
Hans India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Miss World contestant from England quits global pageant in a huff
Hyderabad: Miss World contestant from England Milla Magee has recently quit the global beauty competition. Following this, Charlotte Grant, the 1st runner-up of Miss England, has already stepped in as replacement, according to the organisers. Miss World England Milla Magee came to Hyderabad along with other contestants on May 7 but left midway, quitting the competition on May 15, citing personal reasons. However, she subsequently made severe allegations in the interview to British tabloid, The Sun. "I went there to make a difference, but we had to sit like performing monkeys. The contestants were made to have heavy makeup and wear evening gowns from morning to night and even at breakfasts," Magee was quoted as saying in the interview. Milla claimed that she took a stand for herself and her dignity after being made to parade in front of wealthy male sponsors. However, the Chairman and CEO of the Miss World Organization Julia Morley disapproved of media reports that she left the contest after she faced humiliation and ill-treatment. The CEO clarified that certain UK media outlets published false and defamatory statements on Milla's return to her country without participating in the finals of world pageant. 'Milla's claims are completely unfounded and inconsistent with the reality of her time with us', she said, adding that following her departure, Charlotte Grant, the 1st runner-up of Miss England, already stepped in to represent her country. Charlotte arrived in India on Wednesday to participate in the contest. The CEO said that earlier this month, Milla Maggie requested to leave the competition due to a reported family emergency involving her mother's health and immediately arranged her return to England. '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. These claims are completely unfounded and inconsistent with the reality of her time with us,' she explained In response, the Miss World Organisation also released unedited videos recorded during Milla's stay in India, in which she expressed 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, Julia said, adding 'Miss World remains committed to truth, dignity, and the values of beauty with a purpose'.
