Gabby Daleman - Miss Ontario

[Lemonade20]

Congratulations to Gabby Daleman on her win as Miss Ontario! Her Instagram

 

[Kateri]

So much for her moving away from a total obsession with every aspect of her physical appearance.

 

[Jot the Dot Dot]

So much for her moving away from a total obsession with every aspect of her physical appearance.

Or, maybe her trying to find some way to pay the bills while all skating venues are on hold.

 

[screech]

Congratulations to Gabby Daleman on her win as Miss Ontario! Her Instagram

Reading that article... does anyone actually call her the "Kim Kardashian of figure skating?"
But congrats to Gabby.

 

[lexeoe]

wow. did not expect that.

 

[Sylvia]

Local Ontario article (based on her Instagram posts):

Newmarket Olympian Gabby Daleman to compete for Miss World Canada title

'Still in complete disbelief, this is such a huge honour,' says hometown figure skater after winning the Ontario contest

www.newmarkettoday.ca

Reading that [RT] article... does anyone actually call her the "Kim Kardashian of figure skating?"

Looks like it came up on social media during the 2018 Olympics?

There's A Kim K Lookalike Competing At The Olympics & These Photos Prove They're Twins

Canada took home the gold in the team figure skating competition at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games on Sunday, Feb. 11. And it was thanks, in large part, to an incredible performance by skater Gabrielle Daleman. Who Is Gabrielle Daleman? The Kim…

www.elitedaily.com

 

[overedge]

Reading that article... does anyone actually call her the "Kim Kardashian of figure skating?"
But congrats to Gabby.

I remember people who weren't usually fans of skating calling her this online during the Olympics.

 

[overedge]

Or, maybe her trying to find some way to pay the bills while all skating venues are on hold.

Most beauty pageant contestants spend way more on training, pageant coaching, costumes, makeup/hair, etc. etc., than they ever make from being in pageants.

 

[lexeoe]

Most beauty pageant contestants spend way more on training, pageant coaching, costumes, makeup/hair, etc. etc., than they ever make from being in pageants.

that's true. i have friends who competed in pageants and good thing being in the philippines, the designers here willingly lend them the gowns and dresses and we have pageant camps who teach them hair, make up, catwalk, interviews to name some. in venezuela for example, girls have gone through cosmetic enhancements but with the change in management of the organization they are now going for more "natural" looking girls. in other countries, they need to spend and it can get really expensive.

 

[Bellanca]

Gabby competing for (and winning) the Miss Ontario title is a dream fulfilled. Good for her! Have fun, Gabby, and congratulations!

 

[paskatefan]

Yay for Gabby!

 

[TAHbKA]

Reading that article... does anyone actually call her the "Kim Kardashian of figure skating?"

The Russian media constantly

 

[Sylvia]

Gabby's latest IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CExG32aBmNV/

I’m so excited to be representing beautiful York Region in the up coming Miss Canada World contest in November. As part of the pageant my “Beauty With a Purpose” project aims to promote a healthy and positive body image in support of female athletes. I want young girls to grow up and not face criticism and body shaming simply for how they look, especially for young athletes. Too many women face mental health issues as a result of bullying because of cruel and relentless people who have a twisted version of what a woman should look like. More to come.....

She appeared on Christina Heydanus' "Opening the Playbook" podcast (Sept. 8, 2020):

Podcast | Opening the Playbook

This podcast is all about women in sports – where we share stories about overcoming the odds, what it’s like to perform at the highest level in a male dominated world, and chasing your passion while providing a healthy dose of inspiration.

www.openingtheplaybook.com

... But there’s so much more to Gabby than just figure skating – and she’s on a mission to make sure people know. Gabby is the current Miss York Regional Finalist, and will battle for the Miss World Canada crown come November. On today’s episode, she explains her interest in the pageant, and what she hopes to accomplish with the “Beauty with a Purpose” project. She’s been vocal about struggling with anxiety, depression and an eating disorder, and hopes doing this pageant will help others who are struggling realize they are not alone.

 

[Toshi_Berra]

So much for her moving away from a total obsession with every aspect of her physical appearance.

I wouldn't say pageantry necessarily entails that... Congrats to Gabby

 

[CaliSteve]

Or, maybe her trying to find some way to pay the bills while all skating venues are on hold.

Pageants don't pay the bills.

 

[Sylvia]

https://www.instagram.com/p/CG-6a3nhZjD/

It breaks my heart that I have to announce this but I will not be competing @missworldcnd nationals 2020 due to a conflict with my Skating.
This was an amazing experience and I can’t wait to continue this journey and see where it leads and takes me, but as of now this has to take a back seat to my skating! Trust me this journey and chapter isn’t over just yet!!

 

[Judy]

I didn’t know we even had this in Ontario much less Canada.

 

[AxelAnnie]

https://www.instagram.com/p/CG-6a3nhZjD/

I would assume she had a contract with
he pagent people. Doesn't seem very sporting.

 

[Lemonade20]

I would assume she had a contract with
he pagent people. Doesn't seem very sporting.

That’s what first runner ups are for, in case the winner cannot commit or complete their reign

 

[Sylvia]

I didn’t know we even had this in Ontario much less Canada.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_World_Canada (different than Miss Universe Canada)

The Skate Ontario Sectional Championships was changed to a virtual, video-based competition format and the approximate dates for the videos to be filmed will be between November 4-13, 2020, according to the Skate Ontario website.

 

[miffy]

That’s what first runner ups are for, in case the winner cannot commit or complete their reign

The runner up is probably delighted but the organisers not so much, I doubt they will choose her again if she is still competing as she has shown what her priority is. (I am glad she chose skating though!)