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Miss England semi-finalists and Mr England finalists will take to the stage at Melton Theatre on Sunday 11th October 2026 for an event showcasing talent, ethical fashion, charity work and personality.
Check out the article in the Melton Times
The Miss England Semi-Final and Mr England Final will bring contestants from across the country to Melton Mowbray as they compete for coveted places in the next stages of the national competitions.
The show starts at 5.15pm at Melton Theatre, Leicestershire, with tickets available now for members of the public who would like to come along and support the contestants. The evening will also feature a special performance from dancers from the Ann Oliver Stage School alongside reigning Miss England Grace Richardson, a former student of Ann Oliver, who recently won the Miss World Talent round in Vietnam. The performance will add live entertainment to an evening of fashion, talent and national competition.
SPORTS CHAMPIONS CROWNED AHEAD OF MELTON EVENT
Excitement is already building following the Miss & Mr England Sportsround, which took place in Leicester on Sunday 4th October.
After being put through a series of physical and mental challenges, Sam Briffa, 31, from Hull, was crowned Mr England Sportsman 2026, while Abbey Lavenyia, 26, from Croydon, took the Miss England Sportswoman 2026 title.
The Sportsround was led by fitness expert Rob Hughes of Hughes Total Fitness, with the deciding challenge conducted by Mel Thomas QPM, the High Sheriff of Leicestershire, who is also attending the Melton Theatre event as a co-host.
In a Traitors-style final round , the contestants were tested on both their physical ability and mental agility in a competition designed to challenge their determination, focus, energy and team spirit.
Their victories have given both contestants an important boost ahead of the next stages of the competitions. Abbey has been fast-tracked into the Top 12 of the Miss England National Final in November, while Sam is guaranteed a place in the final three of Mr England at Melton Theatre. Can Sam win ? The judges have to agree
MISS ENGLAND SEMI-FINAL
Miss England semi-finalists will showcase much more than their appearance, with the competition focusing on Confidence , Beauty, talent, achievements & personalities that make each contestant stand out.
The event will feature Ethical Fashion following a brief by wedoethical.org, a longstanding part of Miss England which encourages contestants to think creatively and sustainably about what they wear. This year, the contestants will use the round to showcase their female icons through sustainable fashion.
The Ethical Fashion round was first introduced by Miss England Director Angie Beasley in 2007, and Angie was recently interviewed by the BBC about the round and its place in the modern Miss England competition.
Contestants will also have the opportunity to showcase their Talent, while their charitable efforts through Beauty With A Purpose, the Miss World charity, will highlight the fundraising and community projects they have supported.
The semi-final will help determine who progresses to the Miss England National Final at Athena Leicester on Tuesday 17th November 2026.
MR ENGLAND FINAL
The event will also feature the Mr England Final sponsored by Envoy London a menswear company , with organisers hoping to have 12 contenders taking to the catwalk as they compete for the national title.
The Mr England competition celebrates confidence, talent, fitness, personality, charitable involvement and ambition, with contestants having the option of taking part challenges ahead of the stage event.
The competition is sponsored by Envoy London, a men’s fashion brand, with the finalists set to showcase their style on the Melton Theatre stage.
Miss England Director Angie Beasley said:
“We’re really looking forward to bringing the Miss England semi-final and Mr England final to Melton Theatre. It’s going to be a celebration of the contestants. The Mr England winner will join the Miss England winner for a trip to Sri Lanka in November to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Hameedia, owner of Envoy London, in Colombo, along with representing England in an international contest next year.
“Miss England has evolved enormously over the years. The competition gives contestants a platform to showcase their talents, charitable work, personalities and creativity, with Ethical Fashion and Beauty With A Purpose playing an important part in what these competitions do.
“We’d love people from Melton, Leicester and across the Midlands to come along, support the contestants and enjoy the show.”
EVENT DETAILS
Miss England Semi-Final & Mr England Final 2026
Sunday 11th October 2026
Melton Theatre, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Show starts: 5.15pm
Tickets available now
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Media enquiries:
Miss England Limited
www.missengland.info
