Sally-Ann’s top role at pageant
Scarborough woman SallyAnn Fawcett has told of her experience in her eighth year as a judge at this year’s Miss Great Britain pageant.
She said: “Having followed beauty pageants from a young age and written several books on the subject, I was thrilled to be invited to the role of Head Judge of the Miss Great Britain pageant in 2014.
“Last Friday night's 2022 event attracted over 60 women to the two-day event in Leicester, competing for three titles – Miss Great Britain (for ages 18-30), Ms Great Britain (31-45) and Ms Great Britain Classic (45 plus).
“A new record was set
when the oldest ever competitor, 72-year-old Maureen Lewis, took to the stage in the Classic division.
“Lanarkshire's Amy Mesiak took the Miss Great Britain title; Charlotte Clemie, originally from Belfast and now living in Leeds, became Ms Great Britain; and Kent's Nicoll Moss – a former Butlins Holiday Princess – won the Classic crown.
“Contestants were judged on interview, fashion wear, swimwear and evening gown. By a wonderful coincidence, the mum of Saffron Hart, joint pageant director with partner Matt Elliott, competed with me in Miss Scarborough Evening News 1986!”
Ms Fawcett wrote one of her books, Miss Great Britain 1945-2020: The Official History, in lockdown in 2020, to mark its 75th anniversary. She said: “What I always loved about Miss Great Britain was how inclusive it is. Even since its early days it allowed married women to take part, and this tradition continues to this day.”