#TBT: Little Miss Ugly, not your average pageant

Our weekly Throwback Thursday feature is from 1986.The Little Miss Mount Pearl Beauty pageant was a popular event at the annual winter carnival until it came up against some opposition.

The 10-year-old pageant was cancelled due to criticism from the Early Childhood Development Association and the Status of Women's Council.

Amid the reaction, a replacementtheLittle Miss Ugly Pearly Mount Contest was born.

Created by the Mount Pearl United Church Men and Women's Clubaspart of a fundraising effort, it was themen who took centre stage for their chance to win the crown.

CBC reporter Chris Richardson took in the show to check outthe talent and hear from the winner.