Natalie reigns on as Miss Guernsey 2009 is cancelled

Wednesday 4th November 2009, 2:29PM GMT.

MISS GUERNSEY 2009 has been cancelled.

Controversy over who owned the rights to the event, the Carlton Plaza or Elvio Pires, its former manager, has led to its demise – but for one year only.

Carlton Plaza chairman and pageant organiser John Carpenter assured islanders that next year’s event would go ahead and Miss Guernsey 2010 might even take part in the Miss World competition.

While the ownership of the event has now been resolved, Mr Carpenter said it was too late in the year.

Instead, he is focusing on 2010.

‘I think there is a very good chance we will be able to take part in Miss World,’ he said.

Natalie Thoumine (pictured), who became Miss Guernsey last September, will keep her crown until the next competition.

‘She has been a super Miss Guernsey,’ said Mr Carpenter. ‘She deserves to keep it for the extra time.’