15 fabulous pictures as Georgia Frankland is crowned Miss Blackpool 2026 at glittering pageant finals

Georgia Frankland was crowned Miss Blackpool 2026 at a glittering beauty pageant event held at Ribby Hall Village in Wrea Green.

The 28-year-old former Millfield School pupil dedicated the title to the memory of her dad, who died recently, and said: “He would have been so proud.”

Millie-Rose Morgan was second and Ellie Norton third at the finals event, which was organised by Angels Elite Models and hosted by Joanna Johnson, who was Miss Blackpool 2014, and Rio Cookson, with choreography by Madison Cookson.

Sixteen contestants competed for the title in front of around 200 guests and featured a beachwear section, a choreographed catwalk in official Miss Blackpool T-shirts and leggings, and the glamorous evening wear round.

The judges then narrowed the competition narrowed down to the final eight before selecting the final three.

Entertainment was provided by Angels Elite Show Team, along with adance and modelling routine choreographed by Madison Cookson, with the enthusiastic audience creating what the organisers described as one of the best atmospheres in the competition’s history.

A spokesperson for Angels Elite Models said: “What an amazing night. The atmosphere was incredible, and hearing the audience cheering for every contestant was fantastic.

“We are so proud of all 16 girls, especially those who had never performed on a catwalk before. Congratulations to Georgia, Millie-Rose and Ellie, and a massive thank you to Tillie Ann Davenport for being such a wonderful Miss Blackpool 2025.

“We are grateful to everyone who helped make this year’s final so special.”