Ruimsig Hooters’ finest shine on the pageant runway
Jessica Olehile and Marilie Burger place first and second runners-up at Miss Hooters Swimsuit 2022
Although the uniforms may be distracting, there is much more than meets the eye.
Ruimsig Hooters is proud to announce that they have two of the brand’s brightest women at their establishment. Marilie Burger and Jessica Olehile participated in the Miss Hooters Swimsuit SA 2022 pageant at Emperors Palace on September 17. Shattering their own expectations, Marilie was crowned second runner-up while Jessica went one better, being named as first runner-up.
The West Rand pair entered the pageant as a way to promote their health and fitness lifestyles. Marilie is a Psychology student at the University of Pretoria while Jessica has taken a break from the academics, spending much of her spare time in the gym.
After being chosen as a finalist, preparations for the big day left both Marilie and Jessica drained. With the event upon them, a rehearsal was followed by the hair and make-up session before the preliminary round. Dressed in the iconic uniform, each contestant had to pitch themselves before an evening-wear section which included a few testing questions. Finally, the grand finale swimsuit section.
Neither expected to be called up, with Marilie admitting,
“All of the girls were beautiful and looked amazing so we didn’t expect to place. We are just so beyond grateful for this opportunity they have given us. They gave us a platform to speak about what we love. There are so many eyes on us now it is crazy, our Instagram following just skyrocketed after the pageant,” laughed the two 22-year-olds.
Jessica and Marilie claim to be the best of friends but a notable coincidence made the evening extra special as the pageant winner was Lehandrie Burger, Marilie’s younger sister. The Pretoria-based Krugersdorp beauty will now travel to the USA later this year to compete in the International Miss Hooters Swimsuit pageant and hope to be crowned Miss Hooters World.
