Campbell Preparing For Miss England Final
Anthasia Campbell will celebrate her Bermudian heritage at the Miss England Grand Final in Leicester next week.
The 25-year-old plans to pay tribute to majorette Brijette Basden, who died in a car accident in the United States last year, by wearing outfits supplied by Hot Peppers Majorettes.
The final will take place at the Athena on Tuesday [November 17].
Ms Campbell, the first Bermudian to compete in the final, said she wanted to honour Ms Basden, who attended Francis Patton Primary with her.
“Throughout the Miss England Final, I’m hoping to bring my heritage with me through majorettes in memory of Brijette Basden,” Ms Campbell told Bernews.
“Brijette was a very inspirational young lady who was also a sport enthusiast throughout her life and a much-loved teacher.
“It was such a pleasure to know Brijette for a short period of her short life.”
Ms Campbell, who lives in Leicester and works as a receptionist and dispenser at a doctor’s surgery, received a wildcard invitation after finishing second in the People’s Choice vote at last month’s semi-final in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.
She had reached the semi-final after winning the Top Fundraiser and Talent awards at the East Midlands regional competition in Leicester in July.
“It was so unexpected [getting invited to the final],” Ms Campbell said.
“I had an email, which said I was very close to being a finalist, and they wanted to offer me a space anyway for all my hard work.”
Ms Campbell’s mother, Charlita, and her cousin are making her evening gown for the final.
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