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Dark side of Miss World from £250k weed haul, murder and 'feeling like prostitute'The contestant named Miss England and set to take on Miss World has resigned in a shocking admission, and

claimed that she felt like a 'prostitute' being forced to 'parade'CommentsNewsClaudia Trotman Audience Reporter08:42, 31 May 2025Updated 10:28, 03 Jun 2025Miss England has quit the Miss

World pageant (Image: Joseph Walshe / SWNS) Pageant Queen Miss England has shockingly quit the Miss World contest after she claimed to feel 'like a prostitute'.

Milla Magee, 24, works as a lifeguard from Newquay, Cornwall, and achieved the prestigious title in May 2024 before entering the Miss World competition this May in India. She decided to

withdraw and had initially blamed her abrupt departure from the pageant in Hyderabad on "personal reasons" but did not elaborate.

‌ But now, she has spoken out about the contest which she claims is "outdated" and "stuck in the past" as she returns home. Milla is the first Miss England in history to quit her role. "I

went there to make a difference but we had to sit like performing monkeys," she told The Sun.

‌Milla Magee claimed she felt 'like a prostitute' (Image: Joseph Walshe / SWNS) She said the experience made her feel "like a prostitute" who was being "farmed out for entertainment". Milla

claimed the women involved were ordered to be dolled up and in a full gown from morning to night.

They were supposedly "paraded" at parties in front of wealthy investors. The final straw, she said, was when she was made to sit with another woman with groups of middle-aged male guests

while "thanking them" for their money.

Article continues belowAzra Akin was crowned the winner of Miss World 2002 when the event was moved to Alexander Palace in London following riots(Image: PA) Milla said the women were scolded

for not being lively enough in one interaction, with an official allegedly clapping in her face to get her attention. She added her attempts to talk about her humanitarian work was met with

blank stares.

She told the newspaper she felt as if the official had been addressing children instead of a group of adult women, leaving her feeling disrespected. Milla announced her leaving to organisers

on May 16.

‌ But this is not the first time beauty pageants have been at the centre of controversy. Previous contestants have recounted the "dark" side of their competitions.

Bikini rowCorel-Jo Antwhistle claimed the change would be empowering In 2023, Miss World brought back its bikini round for the first time since 2014, despite plenty of criticism.

‌ Some were pleased that swimwear featured at Miss World – and Miss England – again. This included Miss England finalist Corel-Jo Antwhistle, from Newscastle.

The Geordie lass told Daily Star: "I think it's going to be so empowering to all the young women taking part, and also brilliant to empower all women across the UK.

“A lot of women of all ages, are influenced by social media, unfortunately, social media is very fake, and comparing and seeing bodies edited can have a serious effect on mental health when

you're viewing this daily, this new round can show real bodies! And real self-love for them.”

‌ But the decision surprised some as the swimwear catwalk show was axed seven years ago as judges put their focus on “brains and personality” rather than “physical beauty”.

Around 50 years ago, feminists protested at the Royal Albert Hall to get the raunchy runway removed. Pictures that date back to the 1970s show campaigners with placards and throwing flour

bombs on stage.

Miss MurderedMiss Honduras was murdered, along with her sister(Image: AFP/Getty Images)‌ The contest has also been marred with a murder scandal. Maria Jose Alvarado, 19, was set to represent

Honduras at the 2014 contest but was murdered, along with her sister, by her sister’s boyfriend, just days beforehand.

Plutarco Ruiz was handed a 45-year jail sentence in September 2017 following the slaying of Miss Honduras and her sibling Sofia. But he didn't end up serving his full sentence.

That's because Ruiz, 40, was killed at El Pozo back in February – where he was serving his time. Reports claim he was shot dead by two inmates in the maximum-security prison in Ilama,

Honduras.

‌ Adding to this, the 1998 winner, Israel’s Linor Abargil, was raped at knifepoint and stabbed just before competing by a travel agent who was later convicted. And a 1966 contestant, South

Africa’s Johanna Carter, was the victim of an attempted kidnapping by students who hoped to ransom her for charity.

Best smuggler One contestant took her role a bit too far, and tried for the best drugs smuggler in the competition. Miss Bermuda 1982 winner Heather Ross was caught attempting to smuggle

$320,000 (£250,000) worth of cocaine into London from Amsterdam.

According to court reports, she had hidden the drugs in the false bottom of a suitcase.

‌ Just a week after the Miss World pageant, she was arrested at Heathrow Airport. After appearing at Reading Crown Court, she was later sentenced to three years in jail.

'Inappropriate acts'Qin Zewen's credentials were being investigated by Miss World(Image: Miss World China) In 2023, a Miss World competitor was stripped of her crown after being accused of

so-called “inappropriate acts”. Ruan Yue was given the role of representing her country in the famous pageant after winning Miss China 2022. Then two weeks before she was set to get on the

catwalk, she was axed from the competition with little explanation.

Article continues below People thought the drama had ended when she was replaced by an entrant called Qin Zewen. But the 25-year-old faced scrutiny when she was accused of lying about her

university qualifications.

Miss World investigated the matter – with a spokesperson commenting: “We are concerned with the complaints regarding the Miss China candidate that we have received. We will look into the

matter and if the rules have been breached, appropriate actions will be taken.”

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