A talented 18-year-old artist from Whitley near York gets a surprise second chance to compete for the Miss England crown!
For Adele Simpson, the dream of becoming Miss England appeared to be over after she competed in the recent Miss England semi-final at Melton Theatre. However, in an exciting twist, the organisers announced at the event they would be choosing at least two wildcards to join the finalists after the event after judges reviewed contestants profiles , entry videos and images taken on the day of the event .
Adele has now been selected by the judges as a WILDCARD contestant, giving her another opportunity to compete in the prestigious Miss England crown on Tuesday 17th November 2026 at Athena, Leicester where she could have the opportunity to represent England at Miss World .
Born in Leeds and now living in a village near York, Adele is a talented young artist with big ambitions and a passion for creativity.
A TALENTED YOUNG ARTIST WITH BIG DREAMS
Art is at the heart of Adele’s life, and she expresses her creativity through painting, sculpture and even making her own garments.
Adeles work
Her artistic ability and dedication have already helped her achieve an impressive milestone — gaining acceptance to what she describes as the second-best art university in the world!
Speaking about her passion, Adele said:
“Art is my greatest passion, and I express my creativity through painting, sculpture and garment making. I was accepted into the second-best art university in the world, reflecting my dedication to developing my artistic skills and pursuing my ambitions.”
Adeles work
BEAUTY WITH A PURPOSE
Adele scored high with the Miss England judges after she showcased the city of York and her own artistic work in York Art Gallery in her Explore the Nation video , one of the rounds in Miss England . The art gallery showcased artwork dating back 600 years.
Watch the video here ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsLUI19PRTI
Alongside her creative ambitions, Adele also enjoys supporting charitable causes and giving back to her local community She has volunteered at St Leonard’s in York, demonstrating her commitment to helping others — something that reflects the Miss England competition’s emphasis on Beauty with a Purpose.
The national contest encourages young women to use their platform to make a positive difference, celebrate their individual talents and raise awareness for causes close to their hearts and take part in a make up free catwalk on the day of the final completely make up free , showcasing natural beauty .
The event will bring together talented young women from across England, competing in a variety of rounds that celebrate natural beauty, ethical fashion, talent, personality and charitable work.
The winner will earn the opportunity to represent England at the 76th Miss World Festival in Tanzania in 2027, following in the footsteps of reigning Miss England Grace Richardson.
For Adele, the wildcard invitation is an unexpected opportunity to continue her journey and show that sometimes a second chance can lead to something extraordinary!
Could this talented Yorkshire teenager turn her wildcard opportunity into a Miss England crown?
Find out on Tuesday 17th November 2026 at Athena, Leicester, when the next Miss England will be crowned!
For more information about the contestants and the national final, visit www.missengland.info.
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