The Pregnant Bikini Contest

Model agency "First Temps" in association with Cleveland local radio have announced their second annual "Miss Morning Sickness" pregnant bikini contest.

Contestants have to be a minimum of SIX months pregnant by Mother's Day and are judged on poise, appearance, any number of criteria.

Overall winner receives a modeling photo shoot, and package of gifts once the baby arrives ($1000 for her, clothes for the baby, etc.). Each entrant receives a bunch of flowers from Florist sponsor, with special prizes on offer in other categories.
      * Ms. "Bustin Belly Size"
      * Ms. "Conception"ality
      * Ms. Stretch-Marks

Last years inaugural winner
enjoying her photo prize

To some people activities like this might seem disgusting, but to most, including the entrants they are highly entertaining. Good if you have someone (anchor, deejay, manager) who's pregnant and can participate.

Perfect for the lady in waiting

Nearly two dozen pregnant women gathered outside a local restaurant in Cleveland prior to opening, to secure a place and compete in the "Miss Morning Sickness, Pregnant Bikini Contest".

One contestant said on waiting to get in " Hell I've waited 8 months to get to this state what's a few more minutes"

The queue to get in

The competition in the sub-catorgory of "Bustin' Belly Size" looks like it was fierce. Four finalists were selected and then a winner was chosen. Lucy Falken received a spot prize of bedding accessories and a beauty session.

The main prize went to slender Betty Thompson who receives one thousand dollars a fashion shoot and, of course, the title "Miss Morning Sickness".

The Contestant

I like everyone to have a good chuckle, especially me, so at 36 weeks of pregnancy I entered this local radio station's Pregnant Woman's Bikini Contest. The prize was 1000 dollars. Contestants had to wear a bikini and be AT LEAST 6 months pregnant. I was one of around 20 others brave enough to put a bikini on but unfortunately I did not win the big prize. I was runner up and won the Ms. "Conception"ality prize instead (some fitness weights and gift certificates for various items). I had the best conception story,I guess. (We did it in the local swimming pool during lane practice, so its Marina if we have a girl, Atlantic for a Boy!)
It was all in good fun and my husband got it all on video (the contest, not the conception)! So ladies remember no matter how enormous you think you look while pregnant there are people out there who will pay to see it! Strange world huh?! Hope everyone had a great Mothers Day!

Runner up Anne West

The Show Judge

"I got to judge the pregnant bikini contest. It was interesting,"

Local football coach -
Chip Oxfella tackling the issues with
"Ms Strech-marks" Lauran McPater

The disgruntled viewer

Sharp words from a local dinner Jim Maxwell (pictured) regarding the newscast

"I was in the area and wanted a pizza at my favorite restaurant. Why did you waste time on your radio show with the story on "Pregnant Bikini Contest"! Isn't there something that's more newsworthy than this kind of "contest"? In the future, please, use some common sense when making decisions on what to broadcast.

Oh and stay clear of my favorite bar in future"

"Peas in the pod" on the menu for pissed-off diner

After a full review by our investigative team the organizers release the following statement

After a night fraught with rumor and innuendo, Cleveland Flyer investigators released a statement today indicating that the winner of the Pregnant Bikini Pageant would be disqualified, after it was determined that she was only in her second trimester (under 6 months). While sources in Cleveland were cautious about making statements until the official decision of the Pageant Judges is released on a local radio show, unnamed sources involved with the Pageant's planning and execution hinted at a family connection between some Russian Figure Skating Judges and Disco Dancer, one of the judges at this year's Pageant. Mr. Dancer was strangely unavailable for comment. Other sources have mentioned the name of famed OJ Simpson defense attorney Johnny Cochran. When reached on the phone Mr. Cochran released the following statement: "Don't be a Chump, the Winner is Plump." Mr. Cochran refused to follow up on that statement, citing attorney client privilege.

At the behest of both parties, no photos were not to be released until the official decision of the Committee is released on the radio show.

But what the heck, If you don't want to tune in here's a picture of 5 month waif Betty Thompson

Betty was latter heard saying " What shall I do now, I only got preggo for the prize money"