We brought you news recently of the 40 contestants who had made it through to the semi finals of the beachwear competition.

Standing all together, the finalists made a real splash

Today, Miss World 2012 is excited to unveil the first pictures of the semi-finalists in their beach fashion wear.

The girls prepare for their group shot

The last beachwear shoot might have been a kaleidoscope of colour, with the ladies in their rainbow bikinis, but today the look was all about gold one-pieces covered with decadent fringes of gold beading and cutaway side panels.

A very glamorous group indeed!

The girls cut a beautiful picture against the desert scenery

For more news on what the contestants are up to, don't forget to check back on MissWorld.com.