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A beauty queen who was relentlessly bullied at school over her 'big chin' has been crowned the winner of Ms Galaxy 2026.

Saffron Corcoran, 29, from Wootton, Northamptonshire, was teased during her teenage years and called 'Crimson Chin' after a cartoon superhero with a large jaw from a BBC children's show.

The relentless abuse led to her becoming suicidal before she got into pageantry at the age of 16, which allowed her to rebuild her life and her confidence.

Teaching assistant Saffron was crowned Miss Teen Galaxy England back in 2015 and was named Ms Galaxy UK in April this year.

After finishing second at the international finals 11 years ago she has now gone one better to be crowned Ms Galaxy in the Bahamas this week.

Saffron said: 'I had no expectation of winning, I was completely blown away and kept my eyes closed the whole time I was in second place.

'This journey has been an 11 year long dedication, along the way I've had a career change into special education and welcomed two daughters.

'In my interview they asked me what I want my legacy to be, I replied "that I didn't give up."

A beauty queen (pictured, Saffron Corcoran) who was relentlessly bullied at school over her 'big chin' has been crowned the winner of Ms Galaxy 2026

Saffron Corcoran, 29, from Wootton, Northamptonshire, was teased during her teenage years (pictured) and called 'Crimson Chin' after a cartoon superhero with a large jaw from a BBC children's show

'Life has been difficult after splitting with my daughter's father and having to start again, but I didn't give up on myself and this win is dedicated to women doubting themselves.

'If I can achieve something like this, anyone else can do the same.'

Saffron has praised pageantry for saving her following the severe school bullying which made her life hell.

She was born with a serious underbite and underwent corrective surgery in her teens where her jaw was realigned in order to improve her confidence.

Saffron added: 'The bullying was horrific and had a massive impact on my life. I attempted suicide when I was 12 and I now do talks and charity work to combat bullying in schools.

'It was when blackberry phones were about and Ask FM and MSN messenger - so you could be targeted any time of the day.

The relentless abuse led to Saffron (pictured at the competition) becoming suicidal before she got into pageantry at the age of 16, which allowed her to rebuild her life and her confidence

Teaching assistant Saffron was crowned Miss Teen Galaxy England back in 2015 and was named Ms Galaxy UK in April this year

After finishing second at the international finals 11 years ago she has now gone one better to be crowned Ms Galaxy in the Bahamas this week

Saffron (pictured centre) said: 'I had no expectation of winning, I was completely blown away and kept my eyes closed the whole time I was in second place'

'They would call me Crimson Chin, which was character in a show called Fairly Odd Parents.

'It just never ended. Bullies don't appreciate the impact it can have, it was always on my mind even after school. Pageantry just helped rebuild me and I have made friends for life from it.'

Saffron decided to enter Ms Galaxy having broken up with her fiancé of eight years and having two children.

She said: 'It was a chance to rebuild again and I'm proud how I have bounced back. I'm the happiest I've been thanks to pageants.

'I've met women from all walks of life and none of us see each other as anything other than equal. I've travelled the world to places I could only dream of.'

Saffron says she is proud to show her one and six-year-old children Sophia and Mabel what you can achieve when you put your mind to something.

Saffron decided to enter Ms Galaxy having broken up with her fiancé of eight years and having two children

Saffron added: 'It's less about wearing a pretty dress and a crown. I do a lot of charity work and wouldn't have had that opportunity without entering pageants.

'I'm proud of what I've achieved and pageants have given me the confidence to be the person I am.'

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