Miss England Milla Magee Quits Miss World in Hyderabad, Says ‘Made To Feel Like A Prostitute’
Milla Magee, the reigning Miss England, has withdrawn from the Miss World 2025 pageant, becoming the first titleholder to do so in the competition’s 74-year history. The 24-year-old lifeguard from Newquay, Cornwall, cited feelings of exploitation and moral conflict as reasons for her abrupt departure.
Magee revealed that during her time in Hyderabad, she felt objectified and pressured to entertain wealthy male sponsors, likening the experience to feeling “like a prostitute.” She criticized the pageant for being outdated and valuing appearance over substance, despite its “beauty with a purpose” slogan. Contestants were reportedly expected to wear makeup and ball gowns at all times, even during breakfast, and were assigned to tables with male sponsors for evening events.
“We were there to please these people and sit like performing monkeys,” Magee told The Sun. “I couldn’t stand it.”
Her decision to leave was initially attributed to “personal reasons,” but in an exclusive interview, she exposed the superficial treatment and lack of respect toward contestants. Magee’s stand has sparked renewed conversation around the relevance and practices of international beauty pageants.
Following her exit, Miss England runner-up Charlotte Grant will now represent England in the final. The Miss World 2025 finale is scheduled to take place at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad on May 31.
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