The Ballyclare teen will get her A Level results while competing in Vietnam
Northern Ireland will be represented on the Miss World stage this year after news that Miss Northern Ireland Carly Wilson withdrew from the competition.
Miss NI runner-up Amelie Moore will now travel to Vietnam this weekend in hopes of becoming Miss World 2026.
The 18-year-old student from Ballyclare has just completed her A levels in Biology, Psychology and Health and Social at Methodist College, Belfast and will open her results whilst in Vietnam.
A keen sportswoman, Amelie plays polo at a national level and has competed successfully in Ireland for many years.
She is one of seven sisters, and this week has been taking it all in her stride as she prepares for the seven fast-track events culminating in the Gala Final on September 5.
Amelie said: “I’m thrilled, excited and really cannot wait to fly the flag for ‘our wee country’ Northern Ireland and compete on the world stage.
“It’s been a hectic few days already pulling all together in such a short space of time, thanks to the huge help and support of my family, especially my mum, Tara.
“I’m sad for Carly that she is unable to travel, I do wish her well, what a special, beautiful girl she is, she is actually lending me her Miss N Ireland sash, so a little bit of her will be by my side for the entire trip!
“I promise to honour her and all of Northern Ireland by doing my best throughout the competition to showcase what we have to offer internationally on the world stage.”
The news comes after the current Miss Northern Ireland announced that she won’t be able the upcoming Miss World competition for health reasons.
But in a statement on social media on Saturday, the Co Down woman said: “It is with deep regret that I announce I will not be attending the Miss World festival in Vietnam this month. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I am unable to attend and must prioritise my health.”
Amelie will now be one of more than 130 contestants who will take part in Miss World this year across the cities in Vietnam – Quang Ninh, Hai Phong and Nha Trang.
Contestants will begin arriving on August 8, followed by a welcome reception on August 9 and the official opening ceremony on August 11.
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