Miss England organisers are making a fresh plea for participants in their "Bare Faced Top Model" competition - following a disappointing response with just FIVE women taking part without cosmetics.

Director Angie Beasley had previously contemplated axing the make-up-free segment of the contest after it faced criticism from some contestants.

Hopefuls later voted to keep the category, though as a voluntary element, following its six-year run aimed at championing and honouring natural beauty.

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But during the most recent regional round in the Midlands, just five women from the 40-plus taking part chose to participate without makeup.

The segment had previously sparked debate, with some saying it restricted wom

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