'Mister Ugly' contest in Zimbabwe sparks fury after the favourite misses out on crown

The new winner of Zimbabwe’s fourth annual ‘Mister Ugly’ contest has upset supporters of the crowd favourite and prompted rioting.

Judges on Saturday night chose 42-year-old Mison Sere, citing his numerous missing front teeth and a wide range of grotesque facial expressions, over William Masvinu, who has held the title since 2012.

Masvinu and his supporters mobbed the judges upon hearing their decision, claiming that Sere was “too handsome” to win and his ugliness was not natural, since it was based on missing teeth.