Judges have crowned a new winner of Zimbabwe’s 4th annual ‘Mister Ugly’ contest, displeasing supporters of reigning champion and prompting claims of cheating.
The judges chose 42 year-old Mison Sere, seeing his many missing front teeth and a wide range of ugly facial expressions, over William Masvinu, who had held the title since 2012.
The ex-Mr Ugly and his supporters mobbed the judges upon hearing their decision, claiming that Sere was ‘too handsome’ to win and his ugliness wasn’t natural since it was based on his missing tooth’s.
‘I am naturally ugly. He is not. He is ugly only when he opens his mouth,’ maintained Masvinu, gesturing at his rival.
‘Do we have to lose our teeth to win? This is cheating,’ shouted another contestant, who is said to be named Patrick Mupereki.
According to a report, there was pushing and shoving as the results were announced and insults were thrown at the judges.
‘They should just accept that I am uglier than them,’ the new winner said. ‘I hope to get a TV contract. I already moved around schools performing and showcasing my ugliness so this is a chance to make it on TV.’ He concluded as he took home his $500 Mr Ugly prize.
Meet Mison Sere, the new Zimbabwean Mr Ugly!
