A 21-year-old former pupil of Alderley Edge School for girls has been crowned Miss Cheshire 2025.
Receptionist and model Modelle Hughes has secured her place in the Miss England final after winning the contest which was held in Manchester on International Women's Day.
Modelle was a a survivor of the Manchester Arena bombing in May 2017, following a concert by Ariana Grande when she was just 13 years old.
As a result she suffered with PTSD, however in 2022 she starting taking part in competitions to overcome her fears of being in crowded public places.
Having entered Miss Manchester in 2024, where she was placed 5th, it was a proud moment for her family to see Modelle crowned the new Miss Cheshire.
Modelle said "I am absolutely honoured to be your Miss Cheshire 2025! With it being my second time competing in this pageant I had a slight sense of fear however I learnt along the way that you should not be led by fear, instead you should walk with it, honour that it's there and turn it into excitement.
"I am still pinching myself as I cannot believe my dreams have come true and that I was crowned Miss Cheshire's Winner!"
"I have met some amazing people throughout my time, competing for Miss Manchester/Miss Cheshire, we are like one big family.
"I will be forever grateful to Sean Maloney, The Leader and host of Miss Manchester_england for the support he has given to us girls and for making this an unforgettable experience that I will cherish forever."
During her year as Miss Cheshire Modelle wants to bring awareness to youths of the consequences of street violence and the impact it has on the victim's families which she feels very passionate about due to her experience at the Manchester bombing.
She said "My intentions with my title is to carry on pushing my campaign "PeacefulPaths" as my main mission is to educate the youth on the consequences of street violence. I am also raising money for Centre Point, a charity dedicated to ending youth homelessness. Alongside this I will also be fundraising for Beauty With A Purpose, the Miss World charity organisation."
Modelle will now go on to compete in the next Miss England final the date of which is yet to be announced.
