Every year since, the round has attracted publicity across the world and in 2025 continues to do so! "As we were receiving so many filtered images , some from contestants who were unrecognisable when they attended the heats , I brought in this round to promote a more realistic image of the competition. There is so much pressure for women to look a certain was and I wanted to promote natural beauty which I think is important to our younger generation" said Angie . Contestants are encouraged to do a post of themselves on their own social media and take part in a make up free catwalk at the competition which the girls enjoyed. Angie launched a debate about whether to keep this round in Miss England going forward on social media in January 2025, which has continued to attract publicity . A blog on the Miss England website was created and media picked up on this .
The Miss England make up free debate was made on of 3 leading stories in The Times and several British newspapers carried the story . Here's some of the articles many appeared in print in The Sun , Daily Star and more ; Telegraph https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/01/09/miss-england-makeup-free-pageant/
The Independent https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/miss-england-make-up-free-round-b2676389.html
Yahoo https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/miss-england-make-up-free-round-b2676389.html
Loose Women discussed the debate on their daily lunchtime show on ITV
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=F0hag74iE9M
The Times featured Miss England make up free debate on their Leading articles page in print !
Daily Star
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/real-life/miss-england-ditch-makeup-free-34449466
The debate continues throughout January on Miss England's social media & press blog - have your say we would love to hear from you . See the pink highlighted article on @missenglandlimited Instagram account and Miss England Contest Facebook