Chloe Marshall, Size 16 First Runner Up to Miss England (Photos)

We've been rooting for 17 year oldto capture the Miss England 2008 crown. The Grand Finals were held last night in London and our favorite ended up capturing the first runner up honors., 22, was crowned Miss England 2008 before an enthusiastic crowd., 23, was named second runner up.

We found teen contestant Chloe Marshall's story quite compelling. Despite her tender age and rounder figure, the plus size model captured the hearts of many with her fresh faced - girl next door appeal. The Miss England contest, unlike most national pageants, is a popularity contest with online voting.

We did a story about the 'Sweet Size 16 Contestant' and followed it up with some contrasting bikini photos of the contestants. Should the newly crowned Miss England 2008 be unable to fulfill her duties for any reason, first runner up Chloe Marshall would be elevated to Miss England 2008 and carry out the remainder of her one year reign.

Another plus size model made news this year when Tyra Banks named twenty year old Whitney Thompson America's Next Top Model. Check out Tyra Banks, who was recently captured in wax for posterity at Madame Tussauds in Washington D.C.

Check out last nights photos below.













Photos: WENN