FRESH-FACED youngsters with natural good looks were the stars of this year's Modelsearch launch event at Bradford's Kirkgate shopping centre.

Some 300 aspiring models aged from just four years old took to the catwalk yesterday, (Sun May17) cheered on by families and friends.

Organiser Michael Knowles said the judges were struck by the high quality of this year's entrants.

"There was a really broad mix of looks and it was a celebration of just how diverse Bradford is as a city.

"And the standard was amazing with some exceptional looking children.

"In one class the first 12 girls were all selected to go forward," Mr Knowles said.

"And the atmosphere was great thanks to a tremendously supportive family audience.

"A nice thing was we didn't have too much make-up - it was all about natural good looks and we looking forward to seeing those who've got through at the next heats in two weeks time," he said.