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    "Due to the media attention following the allegations against her, Rachel Christie has now decided to withdraw from the Miss World competition and relinquish her Miss England crown," the Telegraph quoted a statement from the organisers as saying. "Rachel will concentrate on clearing her name and focus on training for the 2012 Olympics until this case is resolved. Rachel is very upset about the matter and the Miss England organiser Angie Beasley and Miss World Chairman Julia Morley will support Rachel and are behind Rachel with her Olympic training" it stated. L/Cpl Hodge, nicknamed "Combat Barbie" over her bravery in Iraq, has been granted leave from her duties as a soldier in the British Army to participate in the competition. Full Article at OneIndia
    Rachel will concentrate on clearing her name and focus on training for the 2012 Olympics until this case is resolved. Rachel is very upset about the matter and the Miss England organiser Angie Beasley and Miss World Chairman Julia Morley will support Rachel and are behind Rachel with her Olympic training
    SOURCE: OneIndia 3 weeks ago
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'Combat Barbie' steps in as new Miss England
  1. Due to the media attention following the allegations against her, Rachel Christie has now decided to withdraw from the Miss World competition and relinquish her Miss England crown
    SOURCE: OneIndia 3 weeks ago

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