Milla Magee, who was representing the United Kingdom in the Miss World 2025 competition, has made headlines after abruptly withdrawing from the event, citing concerns about how contestants were being treated. The 24-year-old contestant revealed in an interview with The Sun that she felt “exploited” during her time at the international pageant being hosted in Hyderabad, India. “I went there to make a difference, but we had to sit like performing monkeys. It’s stuck in the past. Morally, I couldn’t be a part of it,” Magee said, expressing disappointment in how the event was managed. “All the crowns and sashes in the world mean nothing compared to using your voice and making a difference in the world, she said. Why did the Miss World UK 2025 contestant quit? Magee, who had been seen as one of the UK's promising candidates for the global title, described situations that left her feeling deeply uncomfortable, particularly during evening engagements where contestants were expected to entertain sponsors and guests. “There were two girls to each table of six guests. We were expected to sit with them for the whole evening and entertain them as a thank you. I found that unbelievable,” she said, adding, “I remember thinking, ‘This is so wrong’. I didn’t come here to be farmed out for people’s entertainment." While trying to speak about the causes she supports, Magee said she was met with disinterest from some attendees. “At one point I tried to talk about the causes I was supporting but it was obvious the men at the table were not interested. Instead, there was weird small-talk that left me feeling uncomfortable," she told The Sun. She also said, “They made me feel like a prostitute. Never in a million years did I expect to find myself in that situation. We were there to please these people and sit like performing monkeys. I couldn’t stand it.” Magee’s decision to exit the competition midway through came as a shock to fans and fellow contestants. In response, Charlotte Grant, the runner-up in the Miss England competition, has now stepped in to represent the UK in the Miss World finale, which is scheduled to be broadcast in over 180 countries next week. As of now, the Miss World Organisation has not released a formal statement addressing Magee’s claims.
