Miss England left with full support, then changed her story: Miss World CEO

Miss World Organisation CEO Julia Morley in an interview with The Hindu in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
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With simply days to go earlier than the Miss World 2025 finale in Hyderabad, Miss World Organisation CEO Julia Morley is calm however alert. The pageant has come below an unsavoury highlight following an argument involving Miss England Milla Magee, who give up the occasion. Whereas she cited private causes initially, she spoke to a UK tabloid and turned it into issues about security in India.

In an unique dialog with The Hindu, Ms. Morley dismisses these claims as hurtful and unsubstantiated, whereas reaffirming her confidence within the folks and hospitality of Telangana.

When did you first come to know concerning the controversy involving Miss England?

I used to be as baffled as anybody. The younger lady mentioned she needed to depart as a result of her mom was unwell. As a mother or father myself, I perceive that and naturally helped her get again residence. She left with our full help. Then, out of the blue, we see articles and movies implying one thing very totally different. I nonetheless don’t fairly perceive what occurred. However I do know this, once you host a serious worldwide occasion like this, generally folks attempt to steal consideration for the improper causes.

Sadly, I believe she believed she didn’t stand an opportunity within the competitors and determined to depart a mark anyway. However this isn’t the way you do it, not by insulting a rustic that has welcomed us with such open arms. Reality and unity are our energy and we don’t wish to react in haste. We are going to reply by way of the correct authorized channels after we’re executed with Miss World 2025.

They’ve been very understanding. Everybody knew she was leaving and why. There was no drama at the moment. They have been informed her mom was unwell, and everybody sympathised. However now, seeing what has come out, I believe they see it for what it’s, a determined try to realize consideration. We don’t wish to give it extra airtime. We’re right here to have a good time one thing lovely, and we won’t let one individual solid a shadow over that.

Completely great. Telangana has been sensational, the model, the kindness, the coordination it has all been outstanding. It’s the first time the pageant has been hosted right here, and I do hope it won’t be the final. I actually hope they invite us again. Now we have cherished each second.

They’ll count on 108 excited, clever, and superbly dressed younger ladies able to share their tales with the world. They’ve made lifelong mates right here. Lots of their households are flying in, and that makes it much more particular, it turns into a worldwide household gathering. It isn’t only a present, it will likely be a celebration of unity and progress.