THIS year’s winners of News Shopper’s Wow Factor modelling contest were decided last night.

The competition came to a fantastic climax with a fashion show at The Glades shopping centre in Bromley.

Ten gorgeous finalists looked stunning as they modelled a variety of outfits on stage, starting with Wow Factor t-shirts and jeans, moving on to casual wear and finishing in style with a formal wear finale.

Five judges, including News Shopper editor Richard Firth and television presenter Laura Hamilton, had the tough task of picking two winners.

In the girls’ category 18-year-old Sara Harfield got the judges’ vote while for the boys Harry Bailey, aged 22, from Eltham, was declared the winner.

News Shopper: Wow Factor girls

It was a close call in both categories as all 10 finalists – the others being Hayley Stitt, Lauren Kennedy, Helen Tuyen, Samantha Carroll, Jamie Bailey, Adam Ackland, Sean Boon and Salih Nedesem – put in great performances in front of the audience.

For winning the contest Sara and Harry win a bundle of prizes from Nigel Barrett Photography and Graham Webb International. They will also feature in a Glades advertising campaign.

News Shopper would like to thank everyone who has taken part in the competition this year and everyone who voted online to select the finalists.

We would also like to say thanks to the sponsors of the competition and the judges who gave up their time for the final.

We would like to say special thanks to Danielle Harrison and her team as well as everyone involved in the planning and staging of what was a great show.