Not just a pretty face: Nottingham law student crowned Miss England

By Daily Mail Report

Beauty queen: Jessica Linley was crowned Miss England at the pageant at the Hilton in Birmingham yesterday


A law student from Nottingham faces a showdown with the world's most beautiful women after being crowned Miss England 2010.

Jessica Linley, 21, fought off the charms of nearly 60 other English hopefuls at the annual beauty pageant at the Hilton hotel in Birmingham.

The statuesque model - who wants to be a solicitor - will now represent her country at the Miss World contest in China next month.

The 5ft11 blonde - who came third in the competition in 2008 - has been modelling for 2 years after completing three A-levels.

She has also appeared in a sponsoring commercial for Coleen's Real Women and on MTV's reality show Totally Calum Best.

Ms Linley beat Jamie Lee Faulkner, also 21, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who competed as Miss Champneys, into second place yesterday.


Top of the crops: Jessica Linley beat 60 hopefuls to the Miss England title and will compete at the Miss World contest in China next month


And 18-year-old model and aspiring actress Amy Jackson, representing Liverpool, came third.

Ms Linley is studying law at Nottingham University, where she is also treasurer of the law society and finance officer for the Athletic Union.

Before last night's final, she said if picked as winner she would take some time off university 'so I could give everything I have' at the Miss World contest.


Winning smile: Jessica poses with runner-up Miss Champneys Jamie Lee Faulkner, right, and third placed Miss Liverpool Amy Jackson, left. A shocked Jessica sits at her throne, right


Ovewhelmed: Jessica came third in 2008's competition but came back with full force


'I want to do the best by everybody and truly make a difference to peoples' lives,' the student added.

Judges at the Miss England ceremony included former winner and reality TV star Danielle Lloyd, and Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas.

Danielle was herself crowned Miss England in 2004 and went on to win the title of Miss Great Britain in 2006 before she was stripped of her crown after having a relationship with judge Teddy


Hot competition: Jessica, right, shows off her figure in hot pants and crop top


The panel: Judges Danielle Lloyd, left, and Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas, right


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