Crowning glory: Melanie’s unexpected delight at winning Orange Showgirl title

By Tracey Prisk
Updated May 12 2014 - 7:26am, first published 4:00am
BOUQUETS TO CONTESTANTS: Tess Crossley, Mel Gooneratne (winner), Samantha Theobald (runner-up) and Carly Franks say they enjoyed competing in this year’s Orange Showgirl competition. 
Photo: LUKE SCHUYLER 0510lsshowgirls7
BOUQUETS TO CONTESTANTS: Tess Crossley, Mel Gooneratne (winner), Samantha Theobald (runner-up) and Carly Franks say they enjoyed competing in this year’s Orange Showgirl competition. Photo: LUKE SCHUYLER 0510lsshowgirls7

THE winner of this year’s 2014 Orange Showgirl competition Melanie Gooneratne says she’s surprised to have taken out the top prize in this year’s competition.

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