Miss World 2025 Announces Four Purpose-Driven Champions of Head-to-Head Challenge

On Friday, May 23, the Miss World 2025 pageant revealed its top four winners of the Head-to-Head Challenge, highlighting contestants who combined physical beauty with impactful advocacy.

Four Contestants Representing Global Communities

The four champions—Miss Wales Millie Mae Adams, Miss Trinidad and Tobago Anna-Lise Nanton, Miss Turkey Idil Bilgen, and Miss Zambia Faith Bwalya—each represented different continents: Europe, the Americas and Caribbean, Asia and Oceania, and Africa.

Competitive Format and Contestant Participation

The challenge took place at Hyderabad’s T-Hub over two days, May 20 and 21, bringing together 108 contestants divided into two groups. Each participant presented their ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ initiative, tackling issues like education inequality, mental health, and public health advocacy.

Finalists and Their Advocacy Themes

After the initial rounds, 20 finalists were selected to present their initiatives with clarity, commitment, and compassion. The four winners stood out for their personal stories of resilience and social dedication.

Miss Trinidad and Tobago: Advocating for Gender Equality

Miss Trinidad and Tobago Anna-Lise Nanton highlighted Telangana’s progressive stance on gender equality, stating, ‘Telangana shows the world that women can study, work, dress, and live freely. Thank you for not leaving women behind.’ She emphasized the importance of empowering women through education and opportunity.

Miss Zambia: Sharing a Journey of Healing

Miss Zambia Faith Bwalya opened up about her battle with anxiety and depression, crediting spiritual growth for her healing journey. ‘Faith in God and self-discovery pulled me through. Discover your purpose, then give it away,’ she said. Her story underscores the power of personal resilience in advocacy.

Miss Wales: Championing Education Access

Miss Wales Millie-Mae Adams, a medical student and mentor, urged for greater access to education, especially for girls from underserved communities. ‘You can be a doctor and a beauty queen. You can be anything,’ she said. Her message emphasizes the importance of education in shaping future leaders.

Miss Turkey: Promoting Health Awareness

Miss Turkey Idil Bilgen shared how her breast cancer advocacy was born from personal grief, her mother’s 16-year battle with breast cancer. Her campaign promotes early detection and public health awareness across Turkey and Ukraine. Her story highlights the intersection of personal loss and public health advocacy.

Next Phase of the Pageant

With the Head-to-Head Challenge concluded, the focus now shifts to the Top Model competition set to take place on May 24. This marks the next stage of the Miss World 2025 pageant, continuing the tradition of combining beauty with purpose.