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Glamour Gran Ann, 71, says taking part in Miss Great Britain was ‘amazing’

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Reynolds, J. (2026, October 17). Glamour Gran Ann, 71, says taking part in Miss Great Britain was ‘amazing’. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/great-britain-ayrshire-scotland-press-association-belfast-b1301254.html

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Glamour Gran Ann, aged 71, participated in the Ms Great Britain Classic category and received the "impact over image" award despite being one of the oldest contestants by several years. Competing alongside women up to 26 years younger than her, she emphasized the importance of participation and age positivity. Ann uses her platform to raise awareness about issues affecting older individuals, such as loneliness and social isolation, and runs a cosmetics brand aimed at empowering women regardless of their age or background.

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Glamour Gran Ann, a 71-year-old from Surrey, participated in the Miss Great Britain beauty pageant on October 14, 2026. She competed in the Classic category, open to women aged 45 and over, but missed out on the top five spots despite being up against contestants as young as 45. Although she did not win, Ann Harper received the "impact over image" award for her participation. The overall winners of Miss Great Britain and Ms Great Britain were Yazmin McClean from Belfast and Holly Pirrie from Warrington, respectively. Harper uses her platform to advocate for age positivity and greater visibility for older women while raising awareness for causes like Clasp, a charity that supports older people and combats loneliness.

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“Both articles describe Ann Harper's participation in the Miss Great Britain competition on the same date, including details about her receiving the 'impact over image' award and competing against younger contestants.”

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“Both articles describe Ann Harper's participation in the Miss Great Britain beauty pageant on the same date, mentioning her winning the 'impact over image' award and competing against younger contestants.”

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Best known by her alias Glamour Gran Ann, the septuagenarian competed in the Ms Great Britain Classic category at the competition on Friday night and was given the “impact over image” award. asserted

septuagenarian → know → award

The Classic is open to women aged 45 and over, meaning she was pitted against rivals up to 26 years her junior. asserted

she → age → rivals

Ally Sussex, from Surrey, took the crown after three previous attempts. “Everything about it was absolutely… it was just amazing, and walking on that stage was just something else. asserted

walking → take → stage

“Being 71 years of age and being there, it was phenomenal, and more older people are coming forward and saying ‘I’m going to do that’. asserted

I → come → that

She added: “The beautiful girl that won it, she deserved it, she deserved every bit of it. asserted

she → add → it

“We all just love each other, whoever won, it didn’t matter, it’s not about the winning it’s about the taking part.” asserted

it → love → part

Ms Harper has used her participation to champion age positivity, confidence and greater visibility for older women while raising awareness of causes close to her heart, including her chosen charity Clasp – an Ayrshire-based organisation which supports older people and works to tackle loneliness and social isolation. asserted

which → use → loneliness

Ms Harper grew up with learning difficulties and said she was told she would “amount to nothing”. asserted

she → grow → nothing

She now speaks openly about her struggles with confidence and mental health to help others. asserted

She → speak → others

She said: “I’ve gone from being someone who struggled enormously with confidence to representing Scotland on a national stage, making history and receiving an award I am incredibly proud of.” asserted

I → say → award

After receiving her prize, she said: “This award means so much to me because it represents everything I’ve been trying to achieve. asserted

I → receive → everything

“It’s about having a voice, making a difference and showing women that no matter their age or what they’ve been through, they still have so much to offer.” asserted

they → ’ → much

Ms Harper launched her own cosmetics brand, which sells a make-up palette called the Glam Goddess Collection, at the age of 66. asserted

which → launch → 66

She is active on social media and her Instagram and TikTok pages have thousands of followers. asserted

pages → have → followers

Glamour Gran Ann, 71, says taking part in Miss Great Britain was ‘amazing’

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