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Miss England Resigns from Miss World Over 'Exploitative' Practices

Milla Magee, the first plus-size Miss England, denounces outdated pageant norms and shifts focus to advocacy after stepping down from Miss World.

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Overview

  • Milla Magee, representing England at Miss World, resigned on May 16, citing moral objections to the pageant's practices.
  • Magee revealed contestants were required to entertain wealthy male sponsors, leaving her feeling exploited and objectified.
  • She criticized the competition's focus on appearance, with mandatory makeup and ball gowns, calling it outdated and resistant to change.
  • Magee’s advocacy efforts, including her GoFarwithCPR campaign and environmental activism, will remain her primary focus moving forward.
  • Charlotte Grant, the Miss England runner-up, will replace Magee in the Miss World final scheduled for May 31.