Miss England 2025 Semi-Final Shines at Wolverhampton’s Grand Station

The Semi-Final of Miss England 2025 took place in spectacular style at The Grand Station, Wolverhampton, on Friday 3rd October 2025. Thirty nine inspiring contestants from across the country competed for a place in the national final, taking part in a series of exciting and meaningful challenges leading up to the event.

Photo’s by Alan Strutt

The 39 semi finalists pose in their Little Black Dresses for a photocall after the pre judging event

See the article in the Express & Star here

In a lead up to the event the contestants were tested across a variety of rounds including Sports, Bare Face (make-up free) , Talent, Public Vote, and the Beauty with a Purpose fundraising challenge, showcasing not only their beauty but also their intelligence, creativity, and commitment to charitable causes.

On the night, the contestants took to the stage wearing 1950s-inspired ethical fashion, which they created themselves by using recycled materials and shopping in charity shops. After receiving the sustainability brief from Wedoethical.org, the contestants showcased their creativity and eco-consciousness through their upcycled designs. The winner of this award was Mary Ann Jennings, an emergency responder from Grimsby, who wowed the judges with her remarkable outfit made entirely from potato sacks!

Among the standout contestants was 24-year-old Birmingham model Evanjelin Elchamanar, who impressed judges by securing First Runner-Up in the recent Sports Round and also proudly earned the title of Miss Birmingham 2025 .

The list of contestants who progressed through to the final so far are at the end of this press release.

Every contestant in the Semi final contest received an Infinity bracelet from Diamond Dealer Direct, located in the famous Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham. The top fundraiser for the Beauty with a Purpose charity challenge, Coral Jo Antwhistle, was presented with a beautiful diamond pendant from Diamond Dealer Direct in recognition of her incredible efforts. Collectively, the contestants raised an impressive £10,461.00 for the Miss World charity Beauty with a Purpose, with Coral Jo Antwhistle from Hexham in Northumberland personally raising £3,600 by hosting her own fundraising event.

The Miss England National Final will return to The Grand Station on 20th and 21st November 2025, where finalists will compete for the prestigious title of Miss England 2025. The winner will go on to represent England at the 73rd Miss World competition, scheduled to be held in Spring 2026.

The event was also broadcast live on The Beauty Queen Channel, available on Amazon Fire, allowing pageant fans from across the country to tune in and enjoy the show from home.

Miss England Director Angie Beasley said:

“It’s great to be back at The Grand Station Wolverhampton for the second year. It’s such a convenient location right next to the train station, with plenty of parking and a hotel on-site. The staff and the food are both incredible.”

The Miss England contest continues to highlight the diverse talent, compassion, and ambition of young women across the nation, celebrating beauty with purpose and positive impact.

The semi final contestants who made it through to the final on the night are ;

The We Do Ethical Queen award winner Mary Anna Jennings

Mary Anna Jennings retained her Miss Lincolnshire by winning the 1950’s We Do Ethical Queen award which was held as an ethical fashion show on the night of the semi final wearing a dress made from Lincolnshire Potato sacks and a bedsheet which was inspired by Marilyn Monroe posing in a potato sack in 1950!

Amy Joyce (20) was crowned Miss Sussex at the event- sponsored by Mayfair Quarters

Public vote winner – Phoebe Michaelides (27) also won the Miss Cosmo England title Sponsored by White Rose Dental

Phoebe holds her chocolates from No.12 Chocolatier

See Phoebe’s press release here : Phoebe Michaelides

Mirror Me Women in Business Avatar winner -Jessica Pliskin (23) crowned Miss Bristol wearing her 1950s Marilyn Monroe

Beauty with a Purpose Top Fundraiser – Miss Northumberland Corel Jo Antwhistle (24) raised over £3k for the Miss World charity Beauty with a Purpose – Corel received a Diamond Pendant from Diamond Dealer Directsponsored by Cumbria Park Hotel