Miss World 2014-Miss South Africa-Pictures



The 2014 Miss World contest has been held at London's ExCel centre. After parading in their national costumes, evening gowns and showing off their dance moves, the 120 women from around the globe were whittled down to one overall winner, Miss South Africa Rolene Strauss.


Former Blue Peter presenter Tim Vincent hosted this year's contest alongside the reigning 2013 Miss World Megan Young

Contestants dance in national costumes during the grand final of the Miss World 2014 pageant at the Excel London ICC Auditorium





LMFAO's Sky Blu croons his new single We Love Girls! as Miss United States Elizabeth Safri strides past



Ellie McKeating representing Scotland performed a wee Highland fling





Miss Slovenia Julija Bizjak



Miss Mongolia Battsetseg Turbat



Miss France Flora Coquerel




Andrea Forfori Aguilera, Miss Bolivia, looks ready to fight for the crown


Miss Thailand Maeya Nonthawan shows off her flexibility

 Miss England Carina Tyrrell shows off her evening gown during the formal wear section of the final




 Miss India Koyal Rana


Miss Gabon, Miss Ethiopia, Miss Curacao and Miss Chad take centre stage


Following the national costume section, the women then paraded in their evening gowns. Here's Miss South Africa Rolene Strauss in a pale pink number

 Miss South Sudan Awien Kuanyin-Agoth




 Miss Tukery and Miss Zimababwe lead contestants across the stage



Miss Venezuela Debora Menicucci parades in her gown during the grand final