Miss Universe GB Grand Final

The Grand Final in Pictures & Words

THERE WASN'T an empty seat in the house at Café de Paris as 38 young women from across the UK stepped up to the catwalk in their bid to represent the UK at Miss Universe 2008.

The overall winner was Lisa Lazarus, a 20 year old radiology student and part-time model from Llanelli. In second place was Holly Hill from Brighton with third place going to Jamie Lee Williams from Powys.

A number of spot prizes were also awarded. Kertreena Williams from London won Best Hair, which was presented by competition hair sponsors City Colour and Cuts. Dress-Stop.com gave the prize for Best Evening Wear to Samantha Del Grecco from Bath, while Miss Charity went to Sarah Rowlands from mid-Wales.

Paula Abbandonato, PR Director of Vibe Models, said: “We are thrilled with our winner and delighted to have raised so much for charity at the same time. It’s been a very exciting year and we wish Lisa the best of luck at Miss Universe in June.

“Our thanks go to all our sponsors for making the competition such a great occasion and for providing the platform which has allowed us all to do so much for The Joshua Foundation.”