Unemployed Man Claims Crown at Zimbabwe's Ugliest Man Competition

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An unemployed man was crowned Zimbabwe's ugliest man - but the competition turned nasty when the runner-up accused judges of being biased.

Maison Sere beat off five other contestants for the $500 Mr Ugly prize - a large sum in a country facing massive unemployment.

But William Masvinu, a three-time Mr Ugly winner who walked off with a $100 second prize this year, cried foul.
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'The judges were not fair, the organisers must look for new judges to start the contest afresh. I did not lose today,' Mr Masvinu said.

The winner said: 'I want to thank God for winning this title, last time I came fourth. I just want to thank the judges for recognising me as the winner.'
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Show organiser David Machowa said he created the pageant in 2012 to celebrate 'beauty in ugliness'.

'The show last night was very successful, and I still have plans to host Mr Ugly world,' he said.
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