Miss England contest considers removing controversial no make-up round The round - originally designed to empower women - has received backlash from contestants The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025
Controversial Bikini Parade Scrapped From Miss England Beauty Pageant Organizers cite shift towards celebrating women achievers and mixed views among contestants Zenger · Jul 3, 2023
Miss England bans swimwear round after debate over whether to bring it back The competition is 'no longer a bathing beauty parade' and now 'celebrates women achievers' Wales Online · Jun 30, 2023
Miss England could bring back swimwear round after 20-year ban The on-stage bikini parade has not been held for two decades Wales Online · Jun 19, 2023
Miss England finalist becomes first ever make-up-free beauty queen in pageant's history A Miss England finalist has become the first ever beauty queen in the pageant's 94-year history to appear on the catwalk without any make-up, and says she's "not afraid to share" who she is Daily Mirror · Aug 24, 2022
Miss England finalist makes history as pageant’s first makeup free contestant ‘I’ve done it for all girls,’ Melisa Raouf says The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022