A woman who didn't want to leave her house after being told she had alopecia has been crowned Miss Wales for 2023. Millie-Mae Adams was already the reigning Miss Cardiff before winning the prestigious pageant, beating 28 other finalists from across the country.
The 20-year-old from Cardiff, who is currently studying medicine at the University of Exeter, finished ahead of runners-up Zoe Scrimshaw from Chepstow and Helena Hawke from Caerleon at a glitzy ceremony in Newport on Saturday night. You can read more about the other contestants here.
Following her win, Millie-Mae said the Miss Wales experience had given her "opportunities I couldn't have even dreamt of" as she paid tribute to her family, friends and fellow contestants. "I don’t even know where to begin with all the thank yous that are due for the unwithering support [sic]," she said. "Miss Wales has given me opportunities I couldn’t have even dreamt of. I hope to do you all proud as your Miss Wales 2023."
