Overview

• Milla Magee, the first Miss England to quit the Miss World pageant in its 74-year history, alleges contestants were treated as entertainment for wealthy male sponsors.
• Magee claims contestants were required to wear makeup and formal attire at all times and were pressured to conform to outdated beauty standards.
• The Miss World Organisation refutes Magee's allegations, stating her departure was due to a family emergency and releasing footage to counter her claims.
• Charlotte Grant, the Miss England runner-up, has replaced Magee and will represent England in the Miss World 2025 final in Hyderabad.
• The controversy has drawn criticism toward the Miss World Organisation and Telangana's government, raising questions about the pageant's values and its impact on the host region's image.