Hyderabad: Milla Magee, Miss England 2024 and one of the contestants in the ongoing Miss World 2025 pageant, has withdrawn midway due to a “reported” family emergency involving her mother’s health, the organisers said on Saturday.
Following her departure, Charlotte Grant, the first runner-up of Miss England, stepped in to represent her country. She arrived in India on Wednesday and has since been warmly welcomed into the Miss World sisterhood.
Milla Magee requested to leave the competition
“Earlier this month, Milla Magee requested to leave the competition due to a reported family emergency involving her mother’s health. As a mother and grandmother herself, Julia Morley CBE, Chairwoman of Miss World, responded to Milla’s situation with compassion and immediately arranged her return to England, placing the well-being of the contestant and her family first,” a statement from the organisers said.
Citing some UK media reports, Julia Morley said the statements allegedly made by by Magee regarding her experience in India are “false and defamatory.”
“These claims are completely unfounded and inconsistent with the reality of her time with us,” Morley said.
Miss World Organisation’s response
In response, the Miss World Organisation is releasing unedited videos recorded during Milla’s stay in India, in which she expresses gratitude, joy, and appreciation for the experience. These videos reflect her own words and sentiments, and serve as a direct contradiction to the recent false narratives, the statement said.
Miss World remains committed to truth, dignity, and the values of “Beauty With a Purpose”, it added.
After she left on May 16, Miss England orgnisation issued a statement in which Milla Magee said she made the difficult decision to withdraw from the beauty contest due to personal reasons. Taking part in the first part of the event in India was an unforgettable experience for which she was incredibly grateful.
“I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported me throughout this journey. Your encouragement has meant the world to me. I wish the remaining contestants the very best of luck as they continue their incredible journeys. My commitment to my project, GoFarwithCPR, remains stronger than ever.”
“I will continue working to ensure this vital life-saving skill is taught across England and beyond, empowering individuals and communities through education and awareness,” she said.
Angie Beasley, Director of Miss England since 2002, said “We regret to announce that Milla Magee has returned home to the UK due to personal reasons. We stand fully by her decision – health must always come first.”
The Miss World 2025 pageant kicked off with a grand ceremony in Hyderabad on May 10 and will continue until May 31.
