Harrogate’s Chloe McEwen, 22, narrowly missed out on Miss England glory, coming an impressive fifth out of 40 contestants at the event won by Miss Newquay Milla Magee, 23, who became the first-ever size 16 Miss England. Chloe, a former size 14 herself who lost weight after becoming a personal fitness instructor, praised the winner and said the result sent a powerful message about empowerment. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to Harrogate Advertiser, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.
She said: “Having been plus size myself in the past, I am delighted that you no longer need to have the stereotypical slim figure to win a beauty pageant. “I think this result will be empowering to women of all shapes and sizes and shows how Miss England has modernised over the last few years.” Chloe suffered a breakdown while still at school aged 16 and was sectioned in psychiatric hospitals.
Fitness and mindfulness including meditation and a healthy lifestyle helped her turn her life around and, following her recovery, she has embarked on a successful career as a Level 3 personal trainer, as well as working as a volunteer for the charity Mind In Harrogate Advertisement Advertisement She said: “It was so important for me to share my mental health journey at the Miss England finals which were held in Mental Health Awareness Week. “I am passionate about inspiring and helping to lift people’s mental health, not only t.
