New Delhi, 8th June 2023: The Miss World Organization is pleased to announce that India has been chosen as the host country for the highly anticipated 71st Miss World 2023 pageant. The decision to award India with this prestigious honor recognizes the nation’s rich cultural heritage, its commitment to promoting diversity, and its passion for empowering women.

Julia Morley CEO Miss World

India’s vibrant traditions, culture, and history make it a global beauty and fashion powerhouse, with captivating landscapes, iconic landmarks, and warm hospitality. 71st Miss World 2023 in India will promote charitable causes through philanthropic activities, inspiring contestants to make a positive impact in their communities and contribute to society. Renowned Bollywood names from Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to Priyanka Chopra to Yukta Mukhey, India has many beautiful women who have won world-level pageants.

On the occasion, Chairperson and CEO, Miss World Organization, Ms Julia Morley expressed, “I am delighted to announce India as the new home of the 71st Miss World Final! I have had a great affection for India from the first moment I visited this incredible country more than 30 years ago! We cannot wait to share your unique and diverse culture, world class attractions and breathtaking locations with the rest of the world. Miss World Limited and PME Entertainment are joining forces – to produce an extraordinary Miss World Festival. 71st Miss World 2023 will showcase the Achievements of 130 National champions in their one month journey across “Incredible India” as we present the 71st and most spectacular Miss World final ever. I’d also like to thank Dr. Syed Zafar Islam for his support in making this possible”

Miss World Karolina Bielawska with the Chief Minister of Goa

71st Miss World 2023 promises to be an extraordinary platform that celebrates the essence of beauty, diversity, and empowerment. Contestants from over 130 countries will gather in India to showcase their unique talents, intelligence, and compassion. They will participate in a series of rigorous competitions, including talent showcases, sports challenges, and charitable initiatives, all aimed at highlighting the qualities that make them exceptional ambassadors of change. There will be several rounds to shortlist participants taking over a period of one month before the grand finale scheduled in November/ December 2023

Jamil Saidi, Chairman, PME Further endorsed, “The 71st Miss World Festival is in the most deserving country, to showcase this magnificent event. It enables representatives of 140 countries to come and experience Incredible India!”

“India prepares to welcome the world with open arms with the 71st Miss World 2023 and showcase the country’s grace, beauty, and progressive spirit. Join us in celebrating the power of women to make a difference, as we embark on this extraordinary journey together.” 

Karolina Bielwska

Miss World 2022, Karolina Bielawska said.

The Miss World pageant holds a long-standing reputation for celebrating the beauty and intellect of women, going beyond physical appearances. It is a platform that empowers women to raise their voices, advocate for causes close to their hearts, and foster positive change on a global scale. By hosting 71st Miss World 2023, India aims to amplify these values and serve as a catalyst for meaningful conversations and actions.

About Miss World Organization:

The Miss World Organization is the oldest and most prestigious international beauty pageant in the world. Established in 1951, it celebrates the beauty, intellect, and humanitarian efforts of women from various countries. Miss World has a rich history of promoting charitable causes and empowering women to become agents of change in their communities and beyond.

Source www.missworld.com

We are thrilled to announce that “Simply Divine” has become the new dress partner for the next Miss England contest.

Their new headquarters in London is scheduled to launch this summer.

Simply Divine is a well-known prom dress business based in Dublin, renowned for its exquisite collection of stunning dresses that are perfect for any formal occasion. They distribute their brand in over 30 countries.

The business has earned a reputation for offering high-quality and unique designs that cater to a wide range of tastes and preferences.

With a team of expert designers and staff, Simply Divine is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and ensuring that each customer finds the perfect dress for their special event.

In the upcoming months, “Jess Gagen,” the reigning Miss England, will be wearing dresses from Simply Divine’s latest collection.

Jess Gagen Miss England 22/23

Whether you prefer a classic or modern style, Simply Divine is the ultimate destination.

So, if you’re looking for a beautiful gown to compete in your next pageant, Simply Divine is offering a massive discount.

Visit their Instagram page @simplydivineltd to browse through a selection of stunning dresses, which can be delivered to your door for that special occasion.

To claim a special discount in-store or via email at [email protected],

For more information, please visit www.simplydivineltd.com

MISS YORKSHIRE 22 &

1ST RUNNER UP  IN THE NEWS !

L-R Rebecca Jay Fearn Miss Lincolnshire 2021 Jennifer Carless Miss East Yorkshire 22 Milly Hinchcliffe Miss Yorkshire 22 Dr Bhasha Mukherjee Miss England 2019-21 Paige Allen Miss Lincolnshire 22 Milly Everatt Miss North Lincolnshire 22 Imani Jayne Botham Miss Yorkshire 21

Following their win , the winner Milly and the first runner up were featured in various news outlets !

Milly in the Yorkshire Post  

Milly in the Yorkshire Examiner Live 

The first runner up was Jennifer Carless who was awarded the title Miss East Yorkshire 22 who is also now a Miss England Finalist . Jennifer has appeared in lots of media talking about her Health condition .

Read more about  Jennifer here on the BBC website

Miss Yorkshire in the media

Check out the article by clicking the link below  !

Doncaster Free Press

https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/people/miss-england-doncaster-chosen-to-host-final-of-miss-world-qualifying-contest-3777303

Scarborough News 

https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/people/miss-yorkshire-pageant-to-return-as-live-event-and-the-search-is-on-for-contestants-3697741

Need dental work ? 

All Miss England associates  in the regional heats, semi and national finals , sponsors , contestants and their families can claim a FREE NO OBLIGATION CONSULTATION  !

Click the Dentakay image below  to see the amazing offer with Dentakay –

Dentakay is the official dental sponsor for Miss England 22

Flawless Photography & Makeover Studios to host Miss England/Manchester contestants & more photographic qualifiers as photo heats in Leeds, Bradford, all of West & North Yorkshire , Cumbria , Northumberland , Staffordshire & Tyne and Wear! 

An all-female based photography studio in Manchester ,  is all set to photograph this year’s entrants to Miss England from Manchester and surrounding areas.

Flawless Photography Studios will be welcoming contestants to have a make over and photoshoot and their audition photos taken at their studios, which will then be published on the official Miss England website  .   Contestants will then have the option to buy one of their discounted pageant packages to create a portfolio.

“We are super excited to work with the Miss England contest for the 2nd year ” said Sanchia Chippendale CEO of Flawless Photography Studios who have city centre luxury photographic and make over studios in Manchester Leeds & Middlesbrough.

Imani Miss Yorkshire received the Flawless Photography award at the Miss England 21 final!

In 2021 Flawless selected Miss Yorkshire,  Imani Jayne Botham, grand daughter of cricket legend Ian Botham as their National Photographic award winner in the Miss England Finals.

Rehema Muthamia before she became the winner of Miss England 21 visited Flawless Photographic studios in 2021

The Miss England winner Rehema Muthamia who recently represented England at the 70th Miss World in Puerto Rico visited the Manchester studio in 2021.

To enter on of the Flawless Photo heats,  apply on the Miss England website www.missengland.info .

If selected,  contestants will be invited by Flawless to have a complimentary make over and photoshoot at the Flawless studio of their choice, receive a free digital image and then be given the option to purchase the discounted photo packages from the studio.

“Due to the pandemic the Miss Manchester heat is not being held as a live show with hundreds of people attending this year. This is a great and safe way of ensuring Manchester is represented at the Miss England 22 final and even better this year as Flawless are offering discounted Pageant portfolios to the contestants ” said Miss England Director Angie Beasley .

The judges for the heats will include a public vote on the Miss England App & former winners and organisers will then select a Top 5 from photos and videos . The top 5 from Manchester will be invited to a Top Model shoot at Flawless studio where the winner will be crowned to go forward to the grand final of Miss England.  Other areas will be following this exciting process.

Esme Holiday who was sponsored by a “Skye Full of Stars charity” in the Miss Manchester & Miss England contest is going to be a judge for the Manchester heat of Miss England.

Esme Holiday at Flawless Studios in Manchester , who are hosting the 2022 photographic contest.

www.flawlessstudios.net 

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/cricket-legend-sir-ian-bothams-23538458

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/19112320.richmond-woman-imani-jayne-botham-crowned-miss-yorkshire/

Last weekend, saw the “virtual” crowning of the new Miss Yorkshire – 19 year old Imani-Jayne Botham , the grand daughter of cricket legend Sir Ian Botham .

The Yorkshire contest was due to be staged at the Earl of Doncaster Hotel in 2020, however due to the pandemic had to cancelled on 3 occasions, resulting in the event being staged online on a zoom call live on facebook  .

Read the whole press release on the Miss England App 

Thanks the the Elite media Co , Imani has had the following press coverage

https://www.instagram.com/theelitemediaco/

THE SUN

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/14112983/granddaughter-of-lord-ian-botham-miss-yorkshire/

IN THE NORTHERN ECHO

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/19112320.richmond-woman-imani-jayne-botham-crowned-miss-yorkshire/

THE DAILY STAR 

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/cricket-legend-sir-ian-bothams-23538458

Images by Studio NI Photography

Having had heat finals cancelled because of the pandemic, the Miss Lincolnshire and Miss Yorkshire competitions are now taking place online through video presentations on zoom.

With the winners of each contest qualifying for the Miss England Finals later in the year, leading onto Miss World, there is still a great deal of competitiveness in the heat finals. Each of the contestants has been asked to film and submit videos of themselves, giving an introduction and discussing interesting facts about themselves, wear their favourite dress or evening gown to do a parade on a virtual catwalk, and finally to present a talent or talk about fundraising events.

NHS Doctor Bhasha Mukherjee is the reigning Miss England who has spent most of her reign working for the NHS . Bhasha has hosted various Miss England qualifying heats virtually !

Contest organiser, Phil Green – the owner of Supermodel Agency, told us “the show must go on, and therefore the girls have been asked to do everything on video, which they would have done at the contest venue with a live audience”.

All of the contestants videos are now being watched individually and remotely by a panel of judges, including the current Miss England, Dr. Bhasha Mukherjee; current Miss Lincolnshire, Ella Grace Bayley; former Miss United Kingdom, Nicola Willoughby , Julie Salter , Marketing Manager of Flawless     Photography & Make over studios  and Miss England Director – Angie Beasley.

This will be followed by a live interview with each contestant on Zoom.

As well as appointing a new Miss Lincolnshire and Miss Yorkshire, there is also a title of “Miss Popularity” being awarded to the contestants in each county receiving the most public votes via a phone app.

The Miss England voting app can be downloaded onto mobile phones at missengland.page.link/app 

The winners are expected to be announced at the end of the live zoom interviews which will be broadcast live,  Mid-Late  February.

You can vote for your favourite contestant on the Miss England App for FREE by downloading the Miss England App for FREE –  First vote is FREE

Vote Now

Date for the final zoom coming soon !