Meet The Ugliest Man In Zimbabwe, He Won The Contest After Contesting Twice

Unemployed  Maison Sere, a 42-year-old man won the pageant and was crowned Zimbabwe Ugliest Man. But the contest turned ugly when the runner-up accused judges of bias. Click here for a video

"I want to thank God for winning this title, last time I came fourth. I just want to thank the judges for recognising me as the winner," Mr Sere told journalists during a night of festivities on Friday attended by 200 revellers.

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But William Masvinu, a three-time Mr Ugly winner who walked off with a $100 second prize this year, cried foul.

"The judges were not fair, the organisers must look for new judges to start the contest afresh. I did not lose today," Mr Masvinu said.

Show organiser David Machowa said he created the pageant in 2012 to celebrate "beauty in ugliness".

"The show last night was very successful, and I still have plans to host Mr Ugly world," he said.