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To celebrate Lancashires Miss England winning Miss World Europe and being the highest ranked contestant from the UK at the recent Miss World , Jessica Gagen was presented with a beautifully crafted  congratulations cake with a tiara on top from Kreative Bakes  of Leicester  on the Miss England semi final stage in Blackpool.

Jessica’s parents Lesley & Paul Gagen proudly supported Jessica at the recent Miss World in Mumbai India.

A cake fit for a queen – Jessica receives a cake complete with a tiara from Kreative Bakes Leicester with mum and dad Paul & Lesley

Jessica received a new blue tiara and sash to wear at her forthcoming
Beauty with a Purpose world tour which she will be embarking on next week starting in Dubai.

44 women from all walks of life from across England were invited to compete in the Miss England semi final  at Viva Blackpool including a series of qualifying rounds followed by a catwalk and interview round .

A team of hair and make up artists were on hand backstage to help the contestant prepare for the event from the Riverside College Artistic Team  & the NSGG Newcastle & Stafford College groups arranged by Beautiful Brows & Lashes.

The Women who are students studying law, physics, history an archaeologist, a
prison officer, an acrobat, singers, dancers, a former young mayor and generally
women wanting to made the world a better place to live in took part in the one day event hosted by Jessica Gagen and the talented Mezzo-soprano singer Sophie Clarke.

A fundraising round, Public vote, Talent, Publicity, make
up free & a Watermans Gorgeous Hair photo contest,  Explore the Nation round (when
contestants promote their own areas on a PowerPoint presentation) were among the optional rounds in the contest.

Jessa Pliskin (22) sponsored by Just Earn raised over £1,000 for charity is doing a
masters degree in Physics at Bristol University won the top award called the
Watermans Gorgeous Hair Award .

Left to Right – Jessa Pliskin , Modellé Hughes , Agnes Perez , Alexandria Crystal and Kayla Riley receive their awards on stage .

Rebekah Watkins (26) an Archaeologist from Goole in Yorkshire who builds
Community Heritage  with her own charity project Dream Heritage
promoted her town in the ETN round , and talented saxophonist won the talent award with her own dad singing vocals from the Gerry Rafferty song Baker Street

Rebekah Watkins and her dad performing at Viva Blackpool

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Rebecca receives the Talent award

Kayla Riley (18) a Touch of Bliss beauty salon owner who also takes care of her
disabled brother from the Wirral won the Public Vote .

Kayla Riley won the Public vote

Agnes Perez (26) , a digital marketer for Kemppi from Bedfordshire  made her own
dress for the contest  raised over £1200 & won the Beauty with a Purpose fundraising round

Agnes Perez receives the Beauty with a Purpose fundraising award

Modellé Hughes (20) had lots of support from the Skinbar Laser Clinic in
Mancheser the Dolls House when she won the Fab UK Publicity Queen award, she spoke
about how wanted to make the most of her life after being caught up in the
Manchester Arena Bombing when she was just  14.

Alexandria Crystal from Barnsley South Yorkshire was the youngest contestant in
the contest . At just (16) Alex is campaigning to create more awareness in schools
about Dyslexia, in the lead up to the semi final she interviewed Matt Hancock and
the Queens royal butler about the subject which is close to her heart as both herself
and her younger brother both have Dyslexia. Alex won the Inspiration award from the
Miss England an award presented by the Miss England organisers after being sponsored by Capretti in the contest .

Alexandria Crystal sponsored by Capretti won the Inspirational award

The Bare Face make up free award went to Tiger May Millington (26) from
Durham a social media manager who is the youngest trustee of a community
centre in England .

Tiger May won the Bare Face make up free award at the semi final

Tiger receiving her  Bare Face award on stage

The Explore the nation award went to Savannah Phillips (23) an access officer,
who is a Triplet . Savannah promoted her home county in a power
point presentation on Staffordshire prior to the contest in Blackpool taking place .

( Video coming soon !)

The award winners were joined by the 13 judges choices from the catwalk
presentation contest for a place in next months final who are ;

Melissa Butcher (24) a Prison officer from Lancaster
Faye McCann (20) South East Longboard skateboarder from West Sussex
Imogen Browne  (19) a Spa receptionist from West Sussex
Jordan Pritchett(25) an actress & model from London
Mehak Chandel (22) a student from Southall
Melissa Boran (23) a dental nurse from Walthamstow
Melissa Rae (26) a medical student from Southampton
Mia Risco Pelling (18) a gap year student from Rotherham
Nina Piansko ( 26) an acrobat from Northamptonshire
Sienna Bates ( 18) a student from Nottingham
Suchita Naidu (21) a Communications officer from
Winnie Adebeyo ( 24) a software engineer from Islington

The finalists received skincare gifts from Highborn London & will receive perfume from Tomavicci through distributor Billionaire World and a two nights stay in Wolverhampton for the Grand final

Judges included TV personality and designer Scott Henshall , BBC Liverpool radio presenter Claudine Hope , the runner up from Miss England 2022 Milly Everatt , Former Miss Merseyside Ellie Wilson , fashion Photographer David Dresser and celebrity Hairdressers Jayne Taylor and Chris Dickson . The Miss England National final will be held over two days on the 16 th  & 17 th  May at the Grand Station Wolverhampton sponsored by WATERMANS HAIR .

Other finalists including area heat winners from Manchester , Birmingham , London ,
Leicester , Cornwall &  Devon Liverpool and more will also compete in the national
final . There will be 40 contestants in the national final, from over 8,000 contestants
who have entered over the last 18 months .

Amy Blyth pictured in the pink front row dress with other national finalists who supported the Miss England semi final and sold raffle tickets!

On the night a raffle was held for local STREET LIFE Charity headed by the newly
crowned Miss Lancashire Amy Blyth. Other Finalists helped sell the raffle tickets for
the cause which Amy is passionate about .

Over £270 was raised at the event and organisers are hoping to get some funding from the Beauty with a Purpose charity from the £6,500 raised between contestants for the cause .

The chosen Miss England Finals charity for 2024 is Balls to Cancer  based
in Wolverhampton who have now invited the contestants to raise awareness and
funds for them .

The Make up Free & Explore the nation rounds were introduced into the contest in
recent years by organizer Angie Beasley, who last year banned the swimwear round
after a poll by contestants decided against it .   “The contest is much more about the girls themselves their inspiring occupations & charitable endeavours in the lead up to the final and not  just appearance looking pretty on stage , like it used to be years ago in the old swimwear parade which I personally competed in. We focus on the Ethos of Miss World Beauty with a Purpose ” said Director Angie Beasley.

To see the 40 contestants who will now compete at the Miss England final at the Grand Station  in Wolverhampton visit this page

The winner of Miss England 2024 will go forward to the 72nd Miss World next Spring.

The Miss England national final tickets are now on sale here 

Miss England Finalists

To interview any of the contestants named on the press release please contact us
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THE JUDGES  

For the Miss England 2024 Semi final at Viva Blackpool

David Dresser

David Dresser – Photographer – 

David started his professional photography career in LA, taking pictures for the music industry. On his return to the UK, he started working with models to create stunning portfolios.

Gradually David progressed to working on projects for large fashion houses and retailers. These projects include companies such as All Saints, Sonetti, Skopes, Pomodoro, Matalan, Giant, Kimko and many more.

David has photographed for many publications including GQ, Eve, Fashion Weekly, and Women’s Own.

His work has also been featured in Elle, Marie Claire and Arena.

Milly Everatt

Milly Everatt – Miss England 2022 First Runner up 

Milly has been a Miss England finalist twice since 2018 and on both occasions caught the media’s attention for her unusual occupation, she is a farmer and a qualified HGV Lorry Driver!

Milly has won 7 county level and 4 national awards in Miss England and placed first runner up to Miss England 2022 “Jessica Gagen” .. Over the years Milly has travelled with the Miss England contest to Mauritius, Turkey, and all over the UK .  Milly is grateful for having the chance to embrace cultural diversity from all walks of life.

Scott Henshall

Scott Henshall 

Scott is the youngest Designer to show at London Fashion Week & the Youngest Designer to be a Creative Director of a Luxury Brand.

At the age of 24 he took the helm at Britains Iconic Label“Mulberry” A World Famous Fashion Designer & Celebrity Hailed  the “Creator Of The Message Dress”by The Telegraph” & “King Of Shock Frocks” by The Daily Express.

Scott cemented His place  in “POP Culture” when He created a £5,000,000 Diamond Dress for the “Spiderman 2 “Premiere

Claudine Hope

Claudine Hope – Radio Presenter on LIVERPOOL LIVE RADIO, & Co Editor of “POWER OF WOMEN MAGAZINE”

Claudine has been in show business for over 30 years in TV, Westend Theatre shows & toured worldwide as a dancer, singer and actress.

She has Presented for Sky TV and had several guest presenting appearances on Channel 4

“Big Brothers Bit In The Side” TV show.

Other TV credits include ITV’s “The Bill” BBC, & Channel 5.

Claudine has worked as an Executive TV Producer in Hollywood & New York for Associated Television and is thrilled to be a judge for the MISS ENGLAND, semi Final in Blackpool 2024.

   

PRESS RELEASE 27/3/2024

FROM MUMBAI TO BLACKPOOL – LANCASHIRES MISS ENGLAND RETURNS FROM MISS WORLD READY FOR THE MISS ENGLAND SEMI FINAL IN BLACKPOOL!

On March 9th 2024,  Aerospace engineering Graduate Jessica Gagen was one of 112 contestants competing for the 71 st Miss World title in Mumbai India.

After finishing in 6th place, promoting “Women in Stem careers”,  Jessica’s Beauty with a Purpose project was seen by a global audience something she has been passionate about since before she won Miss England.

Jessica was awarded the Miss UK and Miss World Europe titles in the historic competition.

Jessica ( Europe)  with four other Continental Queen winners at the 71st Miss World

Jessica has since travelled to Mauritius for a break with the Miss World winner and entourage.
Having since returned home to Skelmersdale in Lancashire it wont be long before Jessica is off on her travels again.

“Now Jessica is a continental queen title holder, it means she will soon be embarking on a world tour with the CEO of Miss World “Julia Morley” and other continental queens” said Miss England director Angie Beasley .

Angie met up with Jessica’s parents in Mumbai to support Jess in the Bollywood themed spectacular show which was broadcast live across the world to over 120 countries .

Miss Czech Republic  Krystyna Pyszko was crowned Miss World  after a 3 week long festival in India.

See the Miss World website for more details.

Photo ; COPYRIGHT SWNS

Before going on her travels again,  Jessica will is relaxing at home in her home county of Lancashire and has been invited to co-host this years Miss England semi final at Viva Blackpool .

The event takes place on Sunday April 7th when 44 women from across the country gather in the seaside resort to compete for
a place in the National final of Miss England 2024 sponsored by Watermans Hair.

Women from all walks of life are competing including students studying law, physics, history an archaeologist , a prison officer an acrobat, singers, dancers , a former young mayor and generally women wanting to made the world a better place to live in.

To see the contestants competing in the event visit ;

Miss England Semi Final

For tickets for the event visit
https://www.vivablackpool.com/event/miss-england-2023-semi-final/

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The POWER OF WOMEN MAGAZINE is a non-profit organisation based in West
Lancashire dedicated to amplifying women’s voices, promoting positive
mental, physical, and social well-being, and empowering women to embrace
their strength and potential.

Claudine Hope the Co-founder & editor is one of the special guest judges for the Miss England semi final which takes place at Viva Blackpool on Sunday April 7th 2024.

Claudine is also a presenter on Liverpool Live Radio.

Claudine said ” We strive to unite women from all walks of life, offering them a
platform to express themselves, feel heard, and find solidarity.

Our magazine offers practical support by providing resources, guidance,
and inspiration tailored to women.

By collaborating with experts in various fields, we ensure that our
content is informative and relevant, addressing the specific needs of
our readers. Additionally, we offer many fully funded courses and
workshops women can attend to further support them.

Currently, we are distributing magazines across the North West, reaching
out to women in need of encouragement and guidance.

To explore our digital issues and learn more about POWER OF WOMEN
MAGAZINE, visit our website at

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HENSHALL WAY COUTURE

The collaboration between renowned international Couture Designers, Scott Henshall and Eric Way has resulted in an exquisite evening gown that is nothing short of breathtaking. Designed exclusively for Miss England’s appearance at the prestigious Miss World Festival for the final catwalk at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai India,  this gown marks a historic moment as the first joint creation of these two creative geniuses.

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the gown is a harmonious blend of Scott Henshall’s expertise in opulent designs and Eric Way’s mastery in creating luxurious diamond-studded pieces. This gown follows in the footsteps of their previous groundbreaking creations, the world’s most expensive Diamond Dress by Scott and the equally remarkable Diamond Jacket by Eric.

The gown, intended to grace Miss England’s radiant presence, is fashioned from the finest White Duchess silk, exuding an aura of grace and sophistication. Embellished with Swarovski Crystals, it sparkles and catches the light, embodying the designers’ shared affinity for brilliance.

The silhouette of the gown is an embodiment of timeless elegance. It features a fitted bodice that accentuates Miss England’s slender form, with an alluring asymmetric neckline that seamlessly transitions into an off-the-shoulder style. The delicate and fully beaded transparent tulle sleeve adds a touch of ethereal charm, giving the gown a delicate balance between sensuality and refinement.

The gown’s design extends to a corset-like fitted waistline that gracefully merges into a long, fitted skirt. A daring thigh-high slit not only lends a contemporary edge but also accentuates Miss England’s statuesque figure, leaving an indelible impression as she moves. The cascading voluminous skirt envelops her hips and waist, forming a captivating frame for this figure-hugging masterpiece.

True to the designers’ signatures, Swarovski crystal accents are thoughtfully placed throughout the gown, further enhancing its allure. The intricate beading adds depth and dimension to the gown, making it a true work of art that embodies the designers’ shared love for lavish details.

In this collaborative creation, Scott Henshall and Eric Way have woven their unique artistic visions into a single masterpiece that celebrates beauty, luxury, and innovation. As Miss England graces the Miss World Beauty Pageant stage in this gown, she not only represents her nation’s beauty but also showcases the unparalleled artistry of these two maestros in the world of haute couture.

Jessica reached the final 8 on the Miss World stage wearing this gorgeous gown from the 112 participating countries and now proudly holds the Miss World Europe title.

Following the contest Jessica said ” Im ecstatic to have won the Miss World Europe title as it means I get to travel more with the Miss World team but I also have the flexibility to start my career in aerospace engineering.”

Director of Miss England Angie Beasley said ” I would like to thank both Eric & Scott for all the time and effort that went in to creating Jessica’s final look on the Miss World stage. Im excited to see more of their joint creations”

To see the shoes Jessica wore and more images , head over to the Miss England App , Free to download …

The judging panel for the Miss England semi final at Viva Blackpool have a tough job on their hands .

There’s only 20 Miss England Grand final places up for grabs from all the contestants who are taking part, more are being added to the semi finalists pictured  (on this page) over the next month !

As the VIPs are invited , they will be introduced on this page ….

Our first judge  is celebrity Scott Henshall …

Scott is the youngest Designer to show at London Fashion Week & the Youngest Designer to be a Creative Director of a Luxury Brand.  

At the age of 24 he took the helm at Britains Iconic Label“Mulberry” A World Famous Fashion Designer & Celebrity Hailed  the “Creator Of The Message Dress”by The Telegraph” & “King Of Shock Frocks” by The Daily Express.

Scott cemented His place  in “POP Culture” when He created a £5,000,000 Diamond Dress for the “Spiderman 2 “Premiere 

Follow Scott on Instagram 

The next judge for the Miss England semi final is Claudine Hope ! 

Lancashire’s Miss England winner is currently competing as one of  of 117 countries at  the 71^st Miss World in India, meanwhile,  Viva Blackpool is gearing up to host the next Miss England semi final in April!

Jessica Gagen (28)  from Skelmersdale Lancashire appeared in media across the world when she won the Miss England title back in 2022 as being the first redhead to ever win .

As a youngster Jessica & her family have fond memories of visiting the Pleasure beach & the  Blackpool Air show  & will be returning to the town to host the next semi final, either as Miss England or if she wins in India , the 71^st Miss World which she is currently competing in !

The contest takes place on the 7th April 2024 whilst approximately 50 women from across England are invited to compete for one of 20 places in the national final of Miss England .

The contestants are taking part in numerous rounds already including creating social media content for the WATERMANS GORGEOUS HAIR award which will fast track one of the contestants straight through to the Miss England national final in May where Jessica will be crowning her successor.

The Miss England final is sponsored by WATERMANS HAIR, a British brand who are stocked in high street stores, who are proud to call themselves as the original hair loss company winning a Queens award for their quality products sold in 30+ countries.

Organisers are looking for local ladies to take part in the exciting one day fashion show style catwalk , anyone interested should enter on the Miss England website www.missengland.info  If selected , contestants will be invited to audition for the place in the competition .

Ticket for the Miss England semi final can be purchased from Viva Blackpool direct

On this link ;

https://www.vivablackpool.com/event/miss-england-2023-semi-final/#show-date-list

British brand Watermans, founded by Gail and Matt Waterman in 2012 are the new headline sponsors for the Miss England 2024 contest!

Pictured is Gail & Matt Waterman

Gail & Matt emerged from their personal battles with hair loss.

The duo, leveraging Gail’s 32 years of experience as a hairdresser and salon owner and Matt’s marketing prowess, aimed to create products that blend efficacy with high salon standards.

Their journey started with rigorous testing on themselves, followed by trials in Gail’s salon to cater to diverse hair needs and validate their products’ effectiveness. Today, Watermans has achieved global recognition, selling a product every 30 seconds through its worldwide distributor network.

At the heart of their success is a commitment to quality, using premium ingredients to ensure their offerings not only meet but exceed customer expectations. The company prioritizes tangible results and customer satisfaction over profits, focusing on providing solutions that genuinely aid in overcoming hair-related challenges.

You can find Waterman’s stockists on the high street in Boots , Superdrug and on

Amazon & by visiting their website www.watermanshair.com 

The Miss England team have selected Alice Cutler from Southampton as the first talent winner for 2024 !

Click this image of Alice to see her recite the poem on YOUTUBE

PRESS RELEASE 6^th December 2023

Alexandria Crystal (15) who is preparing for her GCSES is the youngest contestant so far to qualify for the Miss England 2024 Semi-Final , the nation’s entry to Miss World.

Alexandria is Sponsored by Watermans, The Original Hairgrowth Company, est 2012 , A Leading brand in Luxury Haircare in the Miss England contest.

Alexandria is hoping to showcase her singing & acting talents in the one day contest . are delighted to support Alexandria, her attitude and ethos align perfectly with our company. We are thrilled to be part of her Miss England journey.

In the lead up to April 2024  Alex will  be one of 50 women aged 16-27  from across England to compete in a series of qualifying rounds including a Beauty with a purpose charity awareness round ,   catwalk , interview and talent round.

Alexandria turns 16 before the semi-final takes place &  is thrilled to be taking part in her first ever pageant.

“Im going to give it my best shot at the title,   in the process I am determined to help other people gain access to better opportunities in life, a vote for me is a vote for the  thousands of neurodiverse people I represent as well as all the people I raise funds for through the  Beauty With A Purpose charity. I would love to be crowned Miss England and represent the country at Miss World where I could have the opportunity of promoting Dyslexia Awareness on a global scale.”

Alexandria’s mum said “Alexandria has always done things her way, even when she’s been teased or criticised she has always kept strong and motivated regardless, she has determination and ambition most adults don’t possess. I am incredibly proud of her”.

No stranger to the stage the talented singer and actress has also recently been signed by ” I am Epic” talent Agents and now set her sights firmly reaching the final of the prestigious Miss England contest .

Alexandria’s promotional headshot

Beauty with a Purpose & Talent…. Alexandria will be focused on the talent element of the competition & using her platform to raise awareness for Dyslexia as her Beauty with a Purpose project.  Both Alexandria and her brother have been diagnosed with Dyslexia & Alexandria appreciates the challenges people face especially at school. Alex wants to encourage more people to discuss dyslexia and gain more support for those with it.

The Miss England semi final takes place at Viva Blackpool on the 7th April 2024 to find the remaining 20 Miss England national finalists .

For more information Waterman’s Alexandria’s Sponsor

https://watermanshair.com/pages/about-watermans

Miss England

The current Miss England is Jessica Gagen (27) who graduated in Aerospace En

gineering earlier this year . Jessica is set to represent England at the 71st Miss World in March in India where her Beauty with a Purpose project is promoting more women in STEM careers.

For more information or to interview Alexandria please contact [email protected]