Doctor-turned-beauty-queen Idil Bilgen to represent Türkiye at Miss World
Idil Bilgen posing during an event, Istanbul, Türkiye, June 16, 2024. (Photo via Instagram / @idil.bilgen)
Idil Bilgen, who captured the crown at Miss Türkiye 2024, is set to represent Türkiye at the upcoming Miss World competition in India. A graduate of Koc University School of Medicine, Bilgen’s unexpected career move from doctor to beauty queen has made waves on social media.
Bilgen will be competing in Miss World 2025, which is scheduled to take place in the Indian state of Telangana between May 7 and May 31. Sharing her excitement during the event’s official photoshoot, she added, “The countdown has begun. It is an honor to represent my beautiful country Türkiye on the Miss World stage.”
Turning her back on medicine for a new path
According to TGRT, a news outlet based in Türkiye, Idil Bilgen has confirmed that she will not be pursuing a career in medicine. Instead, she is focusing entirely on her journey at Miss World.
Her decision has sparked both admiration and controversy, with public discourse questioning her shift from a respected medical profession to the world of beauty pageants.
Online criticism and speculation
Since winning the national title, Bilgen has faced criticism, particularly on social media. Some users alleged that her appearance had significantly changed since the Miss Türkiye competition, suggesting that she may have undergone cosmetic procedures or heavily edited her photos.
In response to the claims, Bilgen firmly denied having had any plastic surgery and continued to post new images on her social media platforms, showing confidence in her natural beauty.
