Miss Teenager Spain Exposes Grueling Pageant Realities: 12-Hour High Heel, Steel Corset Ordeal

Miss Teenager Spain 2021 and 2022, Claudia Calvo, Recounts Grueling Pageant Training: '12 Hours in Heels, Steel-Bar Corset' Spain – Claudia Calvo, the reigning Miss Teenager Spain for 2021 and 2022, recently shared a shocking account of her experiences during the pageant's rigorous training regime. In an interview on Telecinco's popular program, 'Tardear,' Calvo described enduring grueling 12-hour training sessions, all while wearing high heels and a corset reinforced with over 47 steel bars. "We had strict training," Calvo stated, her voice conveying a mix of weariness and determination. "For three days a week—Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays—we'd be in training for more than 12 hours without taking off our heels." Calvo's testimony sheds light on the often-hidden pressures and physical demands placed upon contestants in beauty pageants. The use of a restrictive corset, designed to maintain a specific physique, raises concerns about the potential health risks involved. The long hours spent in high heels also highlight the potential for physical injury and discomfort. The interview concludes with Calvo discussing the psychological pressure to remain silent about these conditions, a common experience among contestants. "A Miss doesn't complain," she explained, "You have to maintain your composure; you're a princess, you have to be the epitome of elegance." Calvo's courageous decision to speak out about these conditions has sparked a conversation about the ethical implications of beauty pageants and the well-being of their participants. Her story serves as a reminder of the importance of prioritizing health and well-being over unrealistic beauty standards.