1st: Lauren Carr (left in photo)
2nd: Shannon Marie Hammill (right in photo)
It was a very difficult decision for the 5 intrepid judges (including yours truly...) as all 12 contestants looked stunning and had different qualities about them. In fact, the result was so close that both the two winners got exactly the same marks.
Both Lauren and Shannon now qualify for the grand final that will take place at Blackpool's Norbreck Castle Hotel on Friday 16th August. This is a dazzling black tie event - one of the big nights in the Blackpool social calendar and tickets are on sale now at £35 each.
There are 5 more heats at G Casino - every Thursday evening until 1st August and new contestants are always welcome. It is completely free to enter the competition, free to watch the heat and you can bring your family and friends to support you.
For more information about the competition, how to enter, and to see the judges' marks from the heats, visit the official website: www.missblackpool2013.co.uk
To hear our exclusive interview with reigning Miss Blackpool Kim Braithwaite from last year's final click here: http://www.bestkeptsecrets.biz/2012/08/miss-blackpool-2012-grand-final-result.html
There are lots more photos and interview clips from previous year's heats and finals - just scroll down through July and August 2012 and 2011 to find them...
