Fezile Mkhize ends in 2nd place at Mr World 2019

He’s the hottest man in Mzansi, and now Mr World South Africa Fezile Mkhize has announced 1st runner up at the 10th Mr World pageant 2019.

And 28-year-old Fezile’s not just a model man, but he’s also got a medical degree to go with his good looks and he’s reportedly indicated he wants to specialise as a cardiothoracic surgeon.

The Top Billing presenter - who won the presenter search thanks to his girlfriend convincing him to audition - was crowned Mr SA in July and also named Cosmopolitan magazine’s sexiest man for 2019.

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Special shout-out this #ThirstyThursday to #COSMOSexyMen2019 winner @fezmkhize on being crowned #MrWorldSouthAfrica 👑 #mrworldsa2019 #COSMOCelebs #regram

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The hunky medical doctor took the runner up spot at the Mr World finals held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in the Philippine capital of Manila on Friday, 23 August.

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It’s been a long road but we’re here- getting to fly this flag has been an incredible honor and getting to know all these gentlemen has been a privilege... Tonight might be the final evening for #MrWorld2019 but definitely not for the bonds formed. Let’s do it for our countries and the World ✊🏾🇿🇦 🌍 #MrWorld

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England’s Jack Heslewood, a 21-year-old aerospace engineer, was named the new Mr World 2019, succeeding India’s Rohit Khandelwal, who completed his three-year reign.

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I couldn’t be prouder this very moment. I’m proud of everyone who has supported me in this journey to reach this incredible milestone in my journey of life. There’s no experience like this, being surrounded by 71 other people who are all so inspirational and with such impressive talents and achievements that every conversation is enlightening. My year ahead is going to be very interesting and I will keep you in the loop of what’s ahead and what I’m working on. For day one of being Mr World, I’m saying my goodbyes to some of my international friends who are leaving today and thanking my supporters back home in England. Manila, thank you for making me feel so at home and thank you to Julia Morley and the MW Organisation for choosing me to be your Mr World - I am deeply humbled ♥️

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Mexico’s Brian Faugier, 25, was 2nd runner-up.

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#Top3 #MrWorld2019 ... #BrianFaugier es #MrWorldAméricas #MrWorldAmericas2019

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Fezile was also declared the overall winner during the sport challenge, which saw him winning a spot in the final 12. As part of the challenge, the 72 Mr World 2019 candidates, who were grouped into Red, Green, Yellow and Blue teams, had to compete in swimming, basketball and shuttle run.

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