Miss World is hanging up her bikini! Pageant reveals famous swimsuit round will be removed from competition as of 2015 In recent years, Miss World has judged the swimsuit portion in front of a small panel instead of broadcasting it on TV, but as of 2015 they plan to do away with it altogether The owners of the Miss World pageant have announced that there will be no swimsuit round in next years competition. In an interview with Elle, chairwoman Julia Morley explained: I really... dont need to see women just walking up and down in bikinis. It doesnt do anything for the woman. And it doesnt do anything for any of us. She added: I dont care if someone has a bottom two inches bigger than someone elses. We are really not looking at her bottom. We are really listening to her speak. Big move: The owners of the Miss World pageant have announced that there will be no swimsuit round in next years competition. Pictured: 2014 winner Rolene Strauss (middle) after getting the crown Miss World, which was founded in 1951 by Mrs Morleys late husband Eric, started as a contest dedicated exclusively to swimwear called the Festival Bikini Contest. But recently, she has come to feel that the swimsuit round is archaic and unnecessary. As such, the pageant has elected not to broadcast the bikini portion of the show in recent years, judging the girls privately in front of a small panel instead. But as of 2015, they plan to do away with the swimsuit round altogether. We dont want to just make them feel like they are walking bodies, you know? explained Mrs Morley. Mrs Morley, who is in her seventies, also revealed that she is hoping to set her competition apart from other pageants by emphasizing brains and personality over physical beauty. MORE... • Plus-sized woman ask 21 magazine editors from around the world to ‘fix’ her using Photoshop… and guess which three countries made her thinner • And here comes the... semi-naked ring bearer in Superman underwear and roller skates: Texas couples extravagant wedding causes a sensation Change of hands: After Mr Morleys death in 2000, his wife Julia took over. Pictured: The Miss World 1975 contestants in their swimsuits A look back at SIX DECADES of Miss World One step was the creation of Beauty with a Purpose, the service element of the competition which she started in 1974. We are really not looking at her bottom. We are really listening to her speak In order to win this part of the event, the contestant must be judged as having done the most relevant and important charity project in her nation. This years Miss World winner, Rolene Strauss of South America, was crowned last weekend, and its clear to see why she best represents what the competition stands for. The 22-year-old is a fourth year medical student and science is clearly in her blood. Her parents are a doctor and nurse, and in a pre-taped interview for the pageant, Rolene said that becoming Miss South Africa and Miss World and studying medicine were her childhood dreams. Stike a pose: Miss Ireland 1987 Adriene Rock wears a glittery one-piece that is truly a sign of the times Group shot: Eight of the beauty queens from the 1981 Miss World Competition pose for a photo in short shorts, tank tops and heels Everyone in my town called me Little Dr Strauss, she said. Because I was always the little curly-headed girl running around behind my dad in the hospital. Im a test tube baby and I believe my passion for health was born with me, she added. As well as being a medical student, Rolene is bilingual and speaks fluent English, as well as Afrikaans. Paying tribute to her country after being crowned, she said: South Africa this is for you. I think I will brace myself for whats about to happen. Its a huge responsibility. Brains AND beauty: This years Miss World winner, Rolene Strauss of South America, was crowned last weekend, and its clear to see why she best represents what the competition stands for Good example: The 22-year-old from South Africa (middle) is a fourth year medical student and speaks fluent English, as well as Afrikaans By eliminating the swimsuit round, Mrs Morley says she hopes to distinguish her pageant from those like the Donald Trump-owned Miss Universe, which places a large emphasis on the bikini contest. We dont want to just make them feel like they are walking bodies, you know? In fact, following the death of her husband in 2000, Mr Trump apparently called Mrs Morley to ask if she was ready to throw in the towel. His comments prompted her to take out a $5million loan in order to bolster the company. They are not little girls, she said of her contestants. This is what I want to get away from. This sort of cute image. No offense to Mr. Trump.
Posted on: Sat, 20 Dec 2014 06:13:00 +0000
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