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Miss Universe GB 2026 Finalist✨
Epilepsy Warrior and Advocate💜

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One thing about me? I will rotate you approximately 3 degrees and suddenly your life changes.

#portrait #portrait_vision #portraitphotography

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When you look so glowy people think it’s a filter.

#glow #portrait #portraitphotography

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ENJOY EVERY MOMENT✨

Nearly a week ago, I walked onto the Miss Universe Great Britain stage feeling excited, grateful and completely ready to embrace whatever happened next. I had no idea just how much this experience would change me✨

If you’re someone who’s sceptical about pageants, I’d simply encourage you to meet the women!

Behind the gowns and the glamour are some of the most intelligent, driven, compassionate and inspiring women I have ever met. Women who celebrate one another, lift each other up and genuinely want to see each other succeed 🤍

Together, we raised an incredible £45,000 for @asisterhood 🧡 But if you ask me, the greatest thing we created that week wasn’t a fundraising total or a title.

It was a sisterhood.

One week later, I don’t just leave with memories. I leave with friendships that I know will last a lifetime✨

This was my very first pageant, and it taught me one of the biggest lessons of all…

If you don’t try, you’ll never know.

For over ten years, I felt like I had slowly lost parts of myself while chasing careers, expectations and simply getting through life.

This week reminded me who I am.

To everyone who supported me, cheered me on, donated, voted, shared my journey or simply believed in me… thank you. You helped make this one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life 🙏🏻

To Paula and the entire @missuniversegb family, thank you for creating so much more than a competition. Thank you for creating a space where women can grow, support one another and leave stronger than they arrived ♥️

And to every single finalist… thank you. You are extraordinary!!!!💖

Thank you for picking me as your Miss Congeniality!🙏🏻

Out of every award I could have received, being recognised by the women who stood beside me every day is something I will treasure forever. That title represents kindness, friendship and how we treat one another when no one is watching.

Because when the music stops, the lights go down and the crowns are packed away…

Life carries on.

Be ambitious.
Be brave.
Back yourself.

But above all else…

Be kind🤍✨

#missuniversegb #asisterhood #misscongeniality #enjoyeverymoment #womensupportingwomen

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The Sisterhood @missuniversegb 🧡 I always wanted a sister…now I have over 30!🫶🏽
The best experience with some of the best women! The real crazy fun happens in the dressing rooms!🤪
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#Grateful #Sisterhood #WomenSupportingWomen

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Where do I even begin……❤️
This weekend was absolutely magical and here are some backstage and behind the scenes moments.

There are honestly no words. Standing on the Miss Universe Great Britain stage is something I will never forget and I’m leaving with a heart full of gratitude.

Thank you so so much to Paula @paulaabbandonato and the entire Miss Universe Great Britain team @missuniversegb for absolutely everything. Thank you to every single person who sent messages, cheered me on, voted, travelled to support me or supported me from afar. Your kindness has meant more than you know.

A huge well done to all the incredible ladies who took part you were all absolutely amazing and it has been so beautiful getting to know you all! And the biggest congratulations to our beautiful Miss Universe Great Britain 2026 Angela @angelaaumonier ! So incredibly well deserved. We’ll all be cheering you on! 🤍👑

Thank you to @jeromern84 and to everyone who helped preparing me and for believing in me every step of the way.

For now, I’m going to enjoy some much needed rest…. but feeling so grateful and inspired and I know my pageant journey is very much not over… ✨
Sending you all some love ❤️

#missuniverse

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Miss Universe GB finals complete! ✨

Leaving this experience feeling inspired and grateful. I feel so lucky to have done this journey with one of my best friends @melissaborran and to have the most amazing family supporting me 💗

Thank you to my amazing partner @rosswaite41 for supporting every charity event, glueing rhinestones onto this dress into the night and making sure I was never without snacks 💋 I love you 🫶

My family have also put up with my chaos and helped me through every step of the way - they have and always will be the best part of these experiences 💗

Thank you to my interview outfit sponsor for gifting me the perfect outfit 💗@fehaute

And of course the best tanning lady in the whole of Devon @korina_jayne_tan_artist - she does the best job everytime - can’t recommend her enough 💗

Lastly - to all the girls. My absolute best friends come from this industry and everytime I meet amazing inspiring women.

Well done to @angelaaumonier so well deserved 💗 go and take on Puerto Rico Babyyyy 💋

Thank you @paulaabbandonato for creating such an unforgettable experience 💗

#missuniversegb #missuniverse #missuniversegbfinalist #catwalk #explore

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10 life lessons from Miss Universe GB 👑✨

1. Making new friends is, and always will be, the biggest reason I take part in pageants. The sisterhood is something really special. ❤️
2. Putting yourself out there is incredibly hard, especially if you don’t get the outcome you dream of, BUT the self-development side is second to none. Every year I leave learning something new about myself, with skills and confidence I’ll take into everyday life, and therefore I know NOT putting yourself there and NOT trying is much harder. Growing is painful remember.
3. Going absolutely feral to music in the woods in Wales is still one of the best ways to reconnect with yourself. 🌲🎶 And it’s always a good idea to be last on the dance floor, even if you have a 1am spray tan to get to and a 6am wake up call!
4. If you’re entering a three-legged race, always pick the fittest girl you can find. Trust me. 😂
5. Getting styled by Dani is worth every second. My outfits were my personality to a t and I’ve never felt more me ✨
6. Learning from these two absolute powerhouses will always make you better. They know what they’re doing and they go above and beyond and care deeply about every single girl, it’s obvious why they won!
7. Getting ready next to your OG bestie makes the whole experience even more special. ❤️
8. Sharing a room with your sister also guarantees the best memories (and plenty of laughs, but she is a messy mare)
9. You might not have the “traditional” Miss Universe body, if there even is one, but giving fitness a go and becoming the best version of yourself is all you can do, and you’ll feel so much more confident because of it. This mind, body, and soul has ran two marathons in two years remember!
10. The memories, friendships, and the person you become along the way will always matter more than the result, and you’ll be thrilled with the result because the winner is a total babe anyway

Another unforgettable Miss Universe GB. Grateful for every lesson, every laugh, and every incredible woman I got to share it with 💫

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Eveningwear at MUGB Finals 👗

Elegance, confidence and unforgettable style ✨

The evening wear round at the Miss Universe Great Britain 2026 Grand Final is where glamour meets grace as the finalists took to the stage in stunning gowns, each showcasing their unique personality and poise. From dazzling designs to powerful runway moments, every contestant competed for the chance to impress the judges and move one step closer to the crown.

#MissUniverseGB #MissUniverseGB2026 #EveningWear #roadtomissuniverse

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Miss Universe Great Britain Swimwear Round

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#missuniversegb #mugb #missuniversegreatbritain #swimwearmodel

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Who will be crowned Miss Universe Great Britain 2026 tonight? These are CONAN Daily's choices:

1. Zaneta Ibekwe (Hampshire)
2. Melissa Boran (London)
3. Daria Barambas (London)
4. Malvika Vijay (London)
5. April Luong (Oswestry)
6. Shanice Sandhu (London)

READ more on conandaily.com

#missuniversegreatbritain #greatbritain

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Day 1 of rehearsals for @missuniversegb. ✨

After months of preparation, it’s hard to believe the final is almost here. Sharing this experience with such an incredible group of women has made the journey even more special.

Looking forward to taking to the stage. 💎

#MissUniverseGreatBritain #ASisterhood #Empowered

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Glamour, elegance and a great cause all in one unforgettable evening. The Miss Universe Great Britain 2026 Bring A Bra Ball took place at the Sunday Hotel in Cardiff as finalists from across the country come together ahead of the grand final weekend.

Guests were encouraged to bring a new or lightly used bra, helping to support women and girls through the pageant’s charitable initiatives. The Bring A Bra Ball is a key part of the Miss Universe GB experience, combining fashion, fundraising and empowerment in one spectacular event. ✨

From stunning gowns to inspirational stories, this promises to be a night to remember as the road to the Miss Universe Great Britain crown continues.

#MissUniverseGB #MissUniverseGB2026 #BringABraBall #Cardiff

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