Milla Magee, the reigning Miss England, has made headlines by quitting the Miss World pageant, marking a historic first in the contest’s 74-year history. The 24-year-old lifeguard from Newquay, Cornwall, cited feelings of exploitation and moral conflict as reasons for her abrupt departure. Magee revealed disturbing experiences during her time in Hyderabad, India, where she felt objectified and pressured to entertain wealthy male sponsors, likening the situation to feeling "like a prostitute." She criticized the pageant for being outdated and valuing appearance over substance, despite its "beauty with a purpose" slogan. Magee, a plus-size advocate and campaigner for CPR awareness supported by Prince William, expressed disillusionment with the lack of genuine change within the Miss World organization. Her decision to leave was initially attributed to "personal reasons," but in an exclusive interview with The Sun, she exposed the superficial treatment and lack of respect toward contestants. Miss England runner-up Charlotte Grant will now represent England in the final. Magee’s stand has sparked renewed conversation around the relevance and practices of international beauty pageants. (PC: Miss World)