Feeling Exploited, Milla Magee Withdraws from the Miss World 2025 Final

Kapanlagi.com - Miss England finalist Miss World 2025, Milla Magee, announced her withdrawal from the 74-year-old international beauty pageant last week. She will not represent England in the final round of the event scheduled to take place on May 31 in Hyderabad, India due to unpleasant treatment towards her.

According to Milla, the Miss World 2025 event does not uphold values that align with her own. She stated that the procedures set by the organizers of the program are still stuck in the past—out of touch with current developments. The actions taken by them towards her have led to a feeling of discomfort, culminating in the conclusion that she was merely being used as an object of exploitation.

"I feel that it's unreasonable. I remember thinking, 'This is a huge mistake.' I came here not to be someone else's entertainment. Miss World should have the same values, but it is outdated and stuck in the past. They made me feel like a prostitute." Milla expressed, as quoted by The New York Post.

1. Treated Like a Prostitute Worker

Miss England has withdrawn from Miss World 2025. (credit: instagram.com/milla.magee__)

Before resigning, Milla had already flown and participated in a series of quarantine events in India since May 7, 2025. However, the unpleasant treatment she received made her determined to withdraw from Miss World during that period. The organizers then announced the exit of the British representative due to personal issues that required Milla to prioritize her health.

In an interview, the former Miss World 2025 finalist shared her experience of being treated like a prostitute worker and merely being entertainment. This led her to decide to return home without the crown after feeling "paraded" in front of wealthy male sponsors. Additionally, Milla revealed that contestants were asked to join dinner parties as a gesture of gratitude during their time in India.

"There were two girls at each table with six guests. We were asked to sit with them all night and entertain them as a sign of appreciation." Milla Magee added.

2. Feeling There Was Something Awkward While Attending Dinner Together

Miss England has withdrawn from Miss World 2025. (credit: instagram.com/milla.magee__)

During the dinner event held during the quarantine, Milla Magee expressed that she initially tried to introduce herself and explain the reasons that made her interested in participating in the Miss World 2025 contest. However, her good intentions were met with disinterest from the guests. Instead, she ended up having layered conversations on topics that ultimately made her feel uncomfortable.

"We were there to entertain these people and sat like monkeys performing. I couldn't stand it." said Milla.

After being treated this way, Milla realized that the beauty pageant she was involved in upheld values that contradicted her principles. She immediately contacted her mother while crying and shared that both she and the other contestants were being openly exploited.

3. Officially Submitting Resignation

Miss England has withdrawn from Miss World 2025. (credit: instagram.com/milla.magee__)

On May 16, 2025, Milla Magee met to discuss her carefully considered decision with the Miss World organizers. She has made up her mind to withdraw from the program and fly back to her hometown, Cornwall.

Although her main representative has withdrawn from the beauty contest, England will still compete in the final round and will be replaced by the runner-up Miss England, Charlotte Grant. Milla hopes that Miss World can improve in the future so that unpleasant treatment towards contestants is completely reduced.

4. Profile of Milla Magee, The Lifeguard and Health Activist

Miss England withdrew from Miss World 2025. (credit: instagram.com/milla.magee__)

Milla Magee is a 24-year-old woman who works as a lifeguard and health activist. She is known to be from Newquay, Cornwall. Currently, her personal Instagram account has reached 146 thousand followers.

The #GoFarWithCPR campaign was founded by Milla with the noble main goal of raising awareness about the importance of CPR training at the school level. She is also known as someone who is fully committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity in beauty standards during her time as Miss England.

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