Could this be the UK’s best looking couple? Stunning duo take the catwalk by storm in fitness competition
Mel Tansley and James Ferguson met while on a photoshoot together and the fit pair have been inseparable ever since
A GLAMOUROUS duo, who has been dubbed the UK’s best looking couple, won top and second spot in the Mr and Mrs Event fitness competition.
Mel Tansley, 21, and James Ferguson, 29, from Colchester, Essex, first met 18 months ago while on a photoshoot - and the beautiful pair been inseparable ever since.
The couple, who are now engaged, work out seven days a week, fake tan, whiten their teeth, and shape their eyebrows together so they're always prepared for the catwalk.
After competing in their first Mr and Mrs Event on November 19, the gorgeous pair came in the top two positions.
The contest involved was a swimwear round followed by evening gowns and suits - giving the audience a glimpse of their toned physiques and runway ability.
And there impeccable appearances don't go unnoticed - Mel claims they are often stopped by strangers in the street for being “the best looking couple they've ever seen”.
Since their first fitness show together, they can't wait to enter more couple competitions in 2017.
Mel, who works in admin for public records, said: "We receive compliments about our looks from strangers all the time.
"Both myself and James try and ensure we always look our best when we leave the house.
"We go to the gym every evening, fake tan and whiten our teeth so we are always prepared for shoots and catwalk opportunities.
"James has better eyebrows than me and grooms himself more than I even do.
"We first met when we were both on holiday for a photoshoot and he worked for the same company.
"There was so much we had in common, not only did we both love modelling but we also enjoyed travelling to cities and sightseeing.
"Before meeting James I'd only ever done fashion and catwalk modelling but now I'm getting into the fitness side of things.
"We always support each other and I've never missed James on stage, his success in the fitness industry makes me so proud."
James was crowned Mr World Classics and Mel was placed 2nd for Mrs World Classics - and despite their success, they are aiming to do even better next year.
Mel said: "I'm determined to win next year, I was so nervous before my first ever fitness show but I loved every minute.
"Before the show we were both really strict with our diets, we wanted our bodies to look better than ever before.
"It was a tough few weeks of preparation but it was so worthwhile when we were placed 1st and 2nd.
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"James has won 13 trophies this year for fitness modelling and I'm hoping to compete in many more next year."
Despite their success the couple still have normal full time jobs but hope someday that modelling will become their only occupation.
Mel said: "It would be amazing if James could become a fitness model full time instead of a mortgage adviser as that's his real passion.
"But it's a hard to get into it even when you've got an amazing physique.
"I'd love to walk catwalks all the time too and after featuring in a few Asian wedding magazines, there's nothing more I enjoy more.
"If anyone is thinking about getting involved I'd say 'go for it,' you've got nothing to lose.
"It's helped improve my confidence massively and even though we are always complimented on our appearance, we always strive to improve.”
And although they are both strict with their diets during the week, both James and Mel treat themselves at the weekend.
She added: "On either Friday or Saturday we'd go for a nice meal and have a dessert.
"You have to treat yourself every so often and now it's almost Christmas, we recently spent six hours food shopping for tasty festive ideas."
James and Mel have planned to tie the knot in 2018 after they got engaged last New Year's Eve in New York.
Mel said: "James is taking me away again this year but I have no idea where we are going, it's a complete surprise.”