New Delhi, May 25 -- In a striking departure from tradition, Miss England finalist Milla Magee has made headlines by becoming the first contestant in the pageant's 74-year history to walk away from the Miss World competition

She cited deep moral objections to the treatment of contestants at a promotional event in India.

Milla Magee flew to Hyderabad on May 7 to participate in a series of publicity engagements ahead of the main Miss World event. But just over a week later, she abruptly withdrew from the contest, announcing her decision on May 16.

Initially, the reason was reported as a personal family emergency, but Magee has now revealed a much more troubling experience behind her exit.

Speaking to The Sun, Magee delivered a scathing ...