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HERE we reveal the Mr England finalists chosen for their big hearts and brains, not just knockout looks.

And you can vote for the winner!

The 12 hunks in this exclusive picture, selected by a panel of judges, include a King’s Guard and a wrestler

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The 12 hunks in this exclusive picture, selected by a panel of judges, include a King’s Guard and a wrestler
Christian Hawkins is a competitive natural bodybuilder, restores classic cars and does clay pigeon shooting

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Christian Hawkins is a competitive natural bodybuilder, restores classic cars and does clay pigeon shootingCredit: Olivia West

The 12 hunks in this exclusive picture, selected by a panel of judges, include a King’s Guard and a wrestler.

The winner of the contest – which supports charity Balls to Cancer – will be crowned on August 20 in Leicester and will represent England at the Mr World contest in Vietnam next month.

Vote at mrengland.org.

1. Roman Quane

SPORTS coaching student Roman Quane, 19, of Thurrock, Essex, is also a cage fighter and speaks Italian, Spanish and French.

He says: “My motto is: Confront the unknown and embrace it.”

Sports coaching student Roman Quane, 19, of Thurrock, Essex, is also a cage fighter and speaks Italian, Spanish and French

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Sports coaching student Roman Quane, 19, of Thurrock, Essex, is also a cage fighter and speaks Italian, Spanish and FrenchCredit: Olivia West

2. Dil Malik

WEBSITE designer Dil Malik, 26, of Ealing, West London, is a fitness coach and also helps underprivileged youngsters.

He says: “I’d be honoured to represent our country with a purpose.”

Website designer Dil Malik, 26, of Ealing, West London, is a fitness coach and also helps underprivileged youngsters

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Website designer Dil Malik, 26, of Ealing, West London, is a fitness coach and also helps underprivileged youngstersCredit: Olivia West

3. Bal Tattla

BAL TATTLA, 26, of Greenford, West London, is an assistant manager at financial services company Deloitte and also works with underprivileged kids.

He says: “I am determined to help others who have not been so fortunate.”

Bal Tattla, 26, of Greenford, West London, is an assistant manager at financial services company Deloitte and also works with underprivileged kids

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Bal Tattla, 26, of Greenford, West London, is an assistant manager at financial services company Deloitte and also works with underprivileged kidsCredit: Olivia West

4. Tommy Dodd

CIVIL engineer Tommy Dodd, 32, of Tenterden, Kent, supports the British Heart Foundation after losing his dad Adrian in 2022 to a heart condition.

He says: “Life is too short – you have to make the most of it and push your boundaries.”

Civil engineer Tommy Dodd, 32, of Tenterden, Kent, supports the British Heart Foundation after losing his dad Adrian in 2022 to a heart condition

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Civil engineer Tommy Dodd, 32, of Tenterden, Kent, supports the British Heart Foundation after losing his dad Adrian in 2022 to a heart conditionCredit: Olivia West

5. Christian Hawkins

SECURITY specialist Christian Hawkins, 25, of Reigate, Surrey, is also a competitive natural bodybuilder, restores classic cars and does clay pigeon shooting.

Christian says: “Now I’m hoping to hit the target as Mr England.”

Security specialist Christian Hawkins, 25, of Reigate, Surrey, is also a competitive natural bodybuilder, restores classic cars and does clay pigeon shooting

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Security specialist Christian Hawkins, 25, of Reigate, Surrey, is also a competitive natural bodybuilder, restores classic cars and does clay pigeon shootingCredit: Olivia West

6. Joe Hardcastle

PERSONAL trainer Joe Hardcastle, 21, of Leicester, turned to fitness as an outlet during a tough childhood, founding the charity Active Lives Community.

He says: “Now I teach others with similar struggles that there are simple ways out, you just need to be led down the right path.”

Personal trainer Joe Hardcastle, 21, of Leicester, turned to fitness as an outlet during a tough childhood, founding the charity Active Lives Community

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Personal trainer Joe Hardcastle, 21, of Leicester, turned to fitness as an outlet during a tough childhood, founding the charity Active Lives CommunityCredit: Olivia West

7. Ash Bailey

CELEBRITY personal trainer Ash Bailey, 27, of Beaconsfield, Bucks, has worked with the cast of Jurassic World Dominion and Ted Lasso.

He says: “Stars or not, they have to work at it just like everyone else.”

Celebrity personal trainer Ash Bailey, 27, of Beaconsfield, Bucks, has worked with the cast of Jurassic World Dominion and Ted Lasso

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Celebrity personal trainer Ash Bailey, 27, of Beaconsfield, Bucks, has worked with the cast of Jurassic World Dominion and Ted LassoCredit: Olivia West

8. Nathan Angel

NATHAN ANGEL, 21, of Purbeck, Dorset, is a sheep farmer by day and wrestler by night.

He says: “There isn’t much difference between wrestling a sheep and a human, really.”

Natahn Angel, 21, of Purbeck, Dorset, is a sheep farmer by day and wrestler by night

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Natahn Angel, 21, of Purbeck, Dorset, is a sheep farmer by day and wrestler by nightCredit: Olivia West

9. Daniel Rodzoch

MODEL Daniel Rodzoch, 23, from Manchester, supports Widnes-based cancer charity Sam’s Diamonds, as his mum had the disease.

He says of survivors: “They showed me that when life is darkest we find something inside to help us to reach heights beyond our expectations.”

Model Daniel Rodzoch, 23, from Manchester, supports Widnes-based cancer charity Sam’s Diamonds, as his mum had the disease

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Model Daniel Rodzoch, 23, from Manchester, supports Widnes-based cancer charity Sam’s Diamonds, as his mum had the diseaseCredit: Olivia West

10. Sean McKitterick

FOR physiotherapist Sean McKitterick, 25, of Newcastle on Tyne, his proudest achievement is giving a woman struggling to walk a new lease of life.

He says: “Working on cases like that is incredibly rewarding.”

For physiotherapist Sean McKitterick, 25, of Newcastle on Tyne, his proudest achievement is giving a woman struggling to walk a new lease of life

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For physiotherapist Sean McKitterick, 25, of Newcastle on Tyne, his proudest achievement is giving a woman struggling to walk a new lease of lifeCredit: Olivia West

11. Manuel Alcantara-Turner

KINGS Guard Manuel Alcantara-Turner, 22, who is based at Windsor, Berks, says he joined the Army aged 16 knowing it would make or break him.

He adds: “It turned me from a boy to a man.”

Kings Guard Manuel Alcantara-Turner, 22, who is based at Windsor, Berks, says he joined the Army aged 16 knowing it would make or break him

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Kings Guard Manuel Alcantara-Turner, 22, who is based at Windsor, Berks, says he joined the Army aged 16 knowing it would make or break himCredit: Olivia West

12. Usman Janjua

PROPERTY company CEO Usman Janjua, 24, from Birmingham, models, boxes and loves travel.

He says: “It’s wonderful to take in other cultures, you learn so much and it is money well spent.”

Property company CEO Usman Janjua, 24, from Birmingham, models, boxes and loves travel

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Property company CEO Usman Janjua, 24, from Birmingham, models, boxes and loves travelCredit: Olivia West

Usman also volunteers with a children’s charity in Pakistan.

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