THE granddaughter of cricketing legend Ian Botham has said her family's competitive streak helped her win the crown as the new Miss Yorkshire.
Imani-Jayne Botham, from Richmond, picked up the title during a virtual event, which has been cancelled three times because of the pandemic.
The 20-year-old business student, who was interviewed on Zoom before winning her crown, said her mother was her role model and was from a naturally competitive family – Her brother James plays rugby for Wales and her grandfather is Lord Ian Botham, with whom she is very close, and supports in charitable events for the “Beefy Foundation”.
• The 2021 Miss Yorkshire winner, Imani-Jayne Botham Picture: The Elite Media Co
Contestants were asked to submit videos of themselves for three rounds, including an introduction, catwalk and either a talent performance, or to announce a fund raising event for the Miss England “Beauty with a Purpose” charitable cause. Marks were awarded, before the interviews were conducted on Zoom.
Imani-Jayne was presented with the winning tiara, sash, bubbly and flowers provided by Oops a Daisy, of Richmond and will take her place in the Miss England Finals later this year.
Runner up was Celine Bickerdike of Wakefield.
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