Live Final

The Grand Final will take place on Thursday 1st May 2008 at the Grand Room at the Palace Hotel. Oxford Road, Manchester.

• The Champagne reception will be from 7.00pm.
• The show starts at 7.30pm prompt and will conclude at midnight.
• There will be an exclusive after show party from 12.00am – 3.00am for Contestants VIPs, Sponsors and invited guests.

Celebrity Panel of Judges

Frank Bruno
Former WBC Heavyweight Champion and a champion for sport and Great Britain and a true legend and icon.

Chris Fountain
Hollyoaks heart throb and star of celebrity Dancing on Ice.

Louise Cliffe
Winner of Miss Manchester 2006 and international model and Maxim model of the year.

Daniel De Bourg
X Factor finalist and former male model.

Frank Sinclair
Former Chelsea and Leicester City footballer as well as representing Jamaica.

Tupele Dorgu
Known as the sexy but loud Kelly from the factory in Coronation Street but also starred in Soapsar Superstar amongst other things.

Nicola Smith
Editor of Manchester lifestyle magazine "the Magazine" and well known socialite around the city.

Alanna Merchant
Miss Manchester 2007 winner and model.

Lee Sharpe
Former Manchester United legend and star, sports pundit and reality tv star.

Kym Ryder
Former Hearsay singer and now stunning Rover's Return barmaid, Michelle, in Coronation Street with a host of soap awards to her name as well as winning Tesco "mum of the year"

Armand Beasley
Top Make up artist to the celebrities and well known TV personality

Event Format

• Champagne and Canapés on arrival from 7.00pm
• 4 rounds of the competition
• Unique entertainment in between rounds of the competition
• Charity auction
• Winner’s presentation ceremony
• Raffle draw
• Carriages at midnight

VIP Aftershow Party

This takes place from midnight till 3am at the exclusive Manchester235 Casino.

Entry to Manchester235's after show party for Miss Manchester is via guest list, which will be provided by the organisers. If you do not wish to game and are on the guest list, you need not become a member of the casino to attend this event. However, we would like to invite you to become a member of Manchester235. All you need is a valid photo ID and complimentary membership can be granted immediately. If you wish to game at all on the nigh of the event, you will need to become a member.

Anyone who enters the premises must be 18 or older. Please note we operate a challenge 21 policy. Please do not be offended if we ask for verification of your age.

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