Photos by Andrew Mee
Fashion, talent, sustainability and fundraising took centre stage at Melton Theatre as contestants from across England competed for places in the national grand final.
Melton Theatre came alive on Sunday 11th October 2026 as Miss England semi-finalists and Mr England contenders showcased their talents, creativity and charitable achievements in an entertaining national event.
More than £7,000 was raised for charity, supporting Miss World’s Beauty with a Purpose and Mr England’s chosen charity, Balls to Cancer.
Among the fundraising stars were Amber Hood from Dagenham, Essex, who raised over £1,100 for Beauty with a Purpose, and Matthew Teal from Bradford, who raised over £1,000 for Balls to Cancer. The Mr England contest is being supported by Envoy London menswear who are taking the eventual winner to Sri Lanka.
Triple Crown Success for Essex Contestant!
Amber Hood was one of the evening’s biggest winners, collecting three awards: Beauty with a Purpose, Explore the Nation and Crowd’s Queen. She has now been invited to represent Essex at the Miss England Grand Final. Other standout award winners included:
- Ques-Li de Bruin (18), Northamptonshire – Talent winner for her impressive dance performance.
- Sophie Mitchell (25), Derbyshire – People’s Choice winner and Talent runner-up after performing a Dolly Parton song.
- Pearl Ede (17), Market Harborough – WeDoEthical Iconic Legend Award winner for her recycled Vivienne Westwood-inspired creation.
- Evanjelin Elchmanar (25), Birmingham – Bare Face Award winner.
- Mackenzie Porter –(21) from Hampshire – Publicity Queen Award winner for promoting women’s golf alongside her place in the Miss England contest.
The judging panel included former Miss England winners Dr Bhasha Mukherjee and Laura Coleman with her beauty queen mum Dena, alongside Dr Rani Gundhu QPM & Digital judge included Ariel Lavi International film producer who chose their favourite contenders to progress to the final .
The audience also celebrated reigning Miss England Grace Richardson’s historic Miss World Talent victory in Vietnam,and were treated to a special singing performance from Grace , while dancers from Ann Oliver’s school provided entertainment.
The event was hosted by the High Sheriff of Leicestershire, Mel V Thomas QPM, and co-hosted by former Miss World England Charlotte Grant and Melissa Rae , organiser of Miss Newcastle.
All Roads Lead to Leicester!
The excitement now builds towards the Miss England and Mr England Grand Final on Tuesday 17th November 2026 at Athena, Leicester, when both national winners will be crowned at a spectacular red-carpet event.
MAKE UP FREE CATWALK ON 17th November to start the day !
Before the glamour begins, Miss England finalists will take to the catwalk completely make-up-free for The One Clinic, Miss England’s new official skincare partner, who will select their favourite natural beauty on the morning of the Grand Final.
The finalists will then enjoy their glamorous transformations courtesy of the talented hair and make-up team from Riverside College in Stafford, long-standing supporters of the event.
The new Miss England will go on to represent her country at Miss World 2027 in Tanzania!
The public can now vote for their favourite Miss England finalist from 6pm on Friday 23rd October by visiting https://missengland.1voting.com/