Sa Linggo, September 1, ang airing sa SNBO ng GMA-7 sa coronation night ng Mr. World 2019, na ginanap sa Smart Araneta Coliseum noong August 23, 2019.
Ang 27-year-old former rocket scientist na si Jack Heslewood ng England ang nanalong Mr. World.
Kapalaran niya talaga ang magwagi dahil first runner-up lamang siya ng original Mr. England 2017 winner, ang kanyang katukayo na si Jack Eyers.
Hindi natuloy ang pagsali ni Eyers sa Mr. World 2019 dahil sa isang mas mahalagang commitment na ipinaliwanag niya sa kanyang congratulatory message kay Heslewood:
“Congratulations to the new Mr. World 2019 Jack Heslewood. Jack was 1st runner up at the Mr England 2017.
“Due to my commitments training with British Canoeing and my vision for Tokyo [Olympics in 2020] I had to make the very tough decision to not attend the Mr. World competition.
“Jack has held the title of Mr. England in my absence, whilst I'm absolutely gutted not to have attended myself, it was one of the most difficult decisions I've ever made, but Jack has done us proud!!
"A massive congratulations to the new Mr. World, a very exciting 2 years ahead for you!"
Isang person with disability si Eyers dahil isinilang siyang may Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency, isang congenital deficiency na may kinalaman sa paglaki ng buto ng kanyang hita na dahilan para ipaputol niya ang kanang hita noong 16 years old siya.
Sa kabila ng kanyang kapansanan, natupad ang pangarap ni Eyers na maging personal fitness trainer.
Ikinuwento niya ito sa kanyang inspiring biography nang manalo siyang Mr. England noong July 2017:
“My Mr. England journey began in 2016 when I was at the NEC clothes show representing Models of Diversity giving a motivational talk and Q&A with Caryn Franklin about body confidence.
"Moments after this I was approached by two Miss England talent spotters saying they are looking for the next Mr England and I should apply… at the time I didn’t think anything of it, little did I know where it would lead a year down the line…
“About me: when I was 16, I had elective surgery to amputate my leg above the knee, because of a condition I have had since birth.
"Before my amputation, I considered myself as disabled and restricted by my condition.
“However, since my amputation, my so-called ‘disability’ has actually opened many doors and I proudly take every opportunity that comes my way to prove that my loss of limb does not hold me back in any way.
"The path to recovery was hard and painful, but I could never have imagined the world of new possibilities that lay ahead; I now live life to the full.
"Throughout my childhood and teenage years, I struggled with confidence and feeling different.
"Growing up I didn’t have a role model or anyone to aspire to that looked like me, I want to change this for the young people living with a disability today. Now I have learned to embrace my disability and accept it as part of me.
"Over the last 10 years, I have built a large following on social media, where I have become an inspiration and role model for other amputees and less-abled people across the world.
"Some of my media successes to date include making a fitness YouTube video that went viral with more than a quarter of a million views, being the first amputee to take to the catwalk for New York’s fashion week, featuring on UK Ninja Warrior breaking barriers and changing the perception of ‘disability’, and I was featured on Men’s Health as a cover model.
"I have worked in the fitness industry for the last 7 years; working alongside clients (both able-bodied and less-so) inspiring and encouraging them to reach their personal goals.
"I have a theory that when you have an amputation (or any life-changing operation) you are reborn. Like I child, you need to start from scratch; learning how to walk, climb and balance.
"The best way to practice this and develop your motor skills is through challenging your perceived ‘comfort zone’ using exercise and sport.
"Now as Mr. England I plan to take my career to a new level, by combining my personal training skills with my passion for adventure, sport, and fitness.
"I have an ambition to set-up ‘embrace the challenge rehab workshops’ that focus on opportunities to learn from and connect with others by taking part in physical challenges and being inspired to change negative mindsets.
"Over the past 10 years I have been on a journey of self-discovery, I have put myself out there time and time again and learnt to take risks and push myself; ‘embrace the challenge rehab workshops’ would be my opportunity to develop a package and programmes for people to follow and support them on their own personal discovery journey.
“You could say that I am a real life terminator on a one-man mission to challenge perceptions of disability.
"I’m an amputee and proud of it. I don’t let my disability stop me from achieving anything, in fact, I use to my advantage and I want to inspire others to do the same.
“As the face of Mr. England I would use this position to empower other disabled people to live life to the full and seize opportunities, I would also challenge the perceptions of disability in the media by being positive role model.
“But it’s not all about disability. I believe I’m a positive role model for all young people and being Mr. England would give me the perfect platform to really show how diverse this country really is.
"As a personal trainer, I’m passionate about promoting health and fitness for mental wellbeing the ‘feel good factor’.
"I believe a physical challenge can help recovery from anything by pushing comfort zones and gaining a sense of achievement.
“As Mr. England I would like to work with Charities that share my values of fostering self-belief, driving equality and portraying a positive body image.
"Ultimately, in life, I want to be as successful as any able body person working in my field.”