Miss England to audition for X Factor

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1. Hannah White said:

   Miss England, Laura Coleman appears to be making headlines everywhere…albeit for all the wrong reasons. The concept behind the Miss England beauty award, as well as all other beauty pageants, is to promote things such as charity work and effectively be an ambassador for our country. Someone to shine out England’s beacon of truth, regarding the real issues in today’s society…while also having rather lovely physical attributes. This way, the issues really concerning society, and the world today, are actually listened too and reported about. It appears to me to be an effective and successful means of attracting the attention of both tabloid and broadsheet press, whilst concentrating on important world issues. Undoubtedly, photo shoots and catwalks come as part of the package…and it is undoubtedly these incentives that bring in the beauties. Unfortunately for Englands ambassador (as she regards herself on radio derby http://www.bbc.co.uk/derby/content/articles/2008/07/22/laura_coleman_miss_england_feature.shtml ) laura has reportedly forgotten what her role really entails.

   Looking back at Laura’s “career” from the very beginning, at 15 years old, Laura entered the modelling world after being signed with one agency in London. Unfortunately, through her own admission, she was rejected by several modelling agencies after being asked to lose weight. With a sensible head on her shoulders, Laura carried on with studies and it appears she never modelled again. Following in the footsteps of both her Mother and her Grandmother, Laura took it upon herself to enter Miss Leicestershire, which she went on to win and therefore automatically was entered into Miss England. Being placed 4th, she returned to her studies and gained a degree in Business and marketing. Brains and Beauty, Laura was picked as the perfect ambassador for Miss England. After winning Miss Derby in her last year of University, Laura went on to Miss England. Here, she successfully managed to use her unfortunate experiences in the modelling industry to win public votes, and after being crowned Miss England, stated she “Would much rather be a beauty queen than a model any day” Being sensible, Beautiful, and Intelligent it is little wonder Laura was chosen to represent our country to the world.

   However, shortly after winning the title, it seems Laura’s initial hostilities towards the fashion industry were forgotten. Regularly appearing in photo shoots for papers such as The Sun, The Daily Star and The Mirror (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/60561/Miss-England-told-she-is-too-chunky/ http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/latest/2008/12/13/video-miss-england-laura-coleman-talks-to-mirror-co-uk-115875-20967512/ http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article1803132.ece) Laura’s critiques have classed her as somewhat of a hypocrite. They have stated that “It is not only what we see, but what we hear” that also implies this: shortly after winning the title, Laura was quoted as saying she “Hopes her new title will help her modelling career” When we look back at Laura’s “modelling career” that she speaks of on both Radio Derby and to The Mirror (http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/latest/2008/12/13/video-miss-england-laura-coleman-talks-to-mirror-co-uk-115875-20967512/ ) People have struggled to find evidence. The Voters were under the impression that after starting at 15, and being cruelly told her figure was not up to model standard, she left it all behind to concentrate on her studies. This was one of her main arguments in her campaign for votes during the Miss England competition. Furthermore, critiques have found it difficult to understand why someone who appeared to be so against the industry from such young age would ever want help making a name for herself in it again. More recently, Laura has been hitting our headlines due to model agencies saying she is “too chunky.” This is a sad and humiliating thing to have to happen to such a beautiful young lady, however some have questioned why Laura took it upon herself to attempt to re-enter the industry in the first place. Whatever the reason, Laura has was labelled a hypocrite her for even entertaining the idea of modelling again after the comments she made to all that voted for her.

   As part of the prizes presented to the new Miss England, Laura was given a television presenting course: something she asked them for. However, It has been reported that she now wants to enter the world of singing and show of her talents at this years x-factor. (http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/latest/2008/12/13/video-miss-england-laura-coleman-talks-to-mirror-co-uk-115875-20967512/ ) Laura has done very little, if any, charity work, and some now feel incredibly let down by this years England’s beauty queen.

   Laura has been accused of effectively lying to win her country over, whilst also ignoring all the responsibilities that come with such a prestigious title. It has been said that any opportunity regarding fame and money that has come Laura’s way, she has taken with both hands and embraced thoroughly. All opportunities she has had to talk about charity, and the real important issues life has to offer, she has utterly wasted. When the Sun quiz her about her up-coming x-factor moment, or when The Daily Star want to hear more about her rejection from top model agencies, instead of being a true ambassador and seizing opportunities to talk to the media about famine, war, or unhealthy eating disorders, Laura only talks about herself, and her own dreams. Both fans and critiques of Miss England have both expressed “Disappointment,” about Miss England. Its is now hoped that next years Miss England will truly have more brains than beauty.

   January 15th, 2009 at 9:04 pm

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