Male model with only one leg crowned as the new Mr England

3 Min Read

Jack Eyers, a male model is the first amputee to be crowned Mr England.

The 28-year-old hopes to go on to be Mr World.

Eyers won over the judges at the final of the pageant held at Resorts World in Birmingham between 12-14th July 2017.

He accepted the crown at an awards ceremony after he triumphed over 24 other finalists.

Two years ago the personal trained became the first disabled person to take to the catwalk at New York Fashion Week.

Jack had his leg amputated when he was 16 years old as he was born with degenerative condition Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency (PFFD) which causes a deformed hip and a shortened leg.

READ ALSO: COMEDY: Basketmouth conferred knighthood by Queen of England (photos)

Jack Eyers in hospital after the operation. Jack had his leg amputated aged 16 as he was born with degenerative condition Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency (PFFD) which causes a deformed hip and a shortened leg. England
Jack Eyers in hospital after the operation. Jack had his leg amputated aged 16 as he was born with degenerative condition Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency (PFFD) which causes a deformed hip and a shortened leg.

The organisers of the Mr England event commented that the pageant is not all about looks.

“We are searching for men who have a great personality, are keen on getting involved in charity events and somebody that will represent their country well at national and international events,” the organisers said.

Eyers is an fitness trainer, model, and this year was a steward at Glastonbury.

“The last five years I have made it my mission to raise the profile of disability in the fashion industry and to become a role model for other amputees and disabled people,” Eyers told Metro.

Previously Eyers was Mr Dorset, and in 2012 performed acrobatics in the opening ceremony of the London Para-Olympics.

A post shared by Jack (@jackeyers) on

Share This Article
Exit mobile version