Milla Magee, crowned Miss England 2024, has dramatically pulled out of the upcoming Miss World pageant, leveling explosive accusations against the competition’s organizers. In a historic move, the 23-year-old has become the first Miss England to withdraw from the pageant in its 74-year history—not for personal reasons, as initially claimed by organizers, but due to what she calls systemic exploitation and objectification of contestants.
Feeney alleges she was pressured into appearing before wealthy male sponsors under the guise of gratitude, describing the experience as “humiliating” and akin to “training for entertainment.” Speaking to The Sun, she said women were required to wear makeup at all times, dress formally even during meals, and accompany older male donors—two women per table of six men—leaving her feeling, in her words, “like a prostitute.”
Feeney’s revelations have ignited fierce backlash against the pageant world, with critics questioning whether such platforms genuinely empower women or merely package them for display. The beauty queen’s allegations cast a shadow over the Miss World franchise, long touted as a celebration of intelligence, elegance, and advocacy.
Charlotte Grant, 25, Miss Liverpool and the official runner-up, will now represent England in the global competition. But the spotlight remains fixed on Feeney, whose bold stand has triggered a broader conversation about the ethics of beauty pageants and the treatment of women within them.
