Goodbye to Page 3 Models

After over 40 years, the Sun has decided to say goodbye to their Page 3 models.  Some of the more successful models have gone on to become household names by moving into music, TV or becoming successful businesswomen.

Here we look back at the most popular:

Jo Guest was a successful Page 3 and glamour model

Lucy Pinder came into prominence in the early 2000s after being discovered by a photographer on Bournemouth beach.  She went on to become Britain's most successful glamour model but is now focusing on an acting career.

Maria Whittaker was a Page 3 in the 1980s and went on to marry musician Michael West better known as Rebel MC.

Melinda Messenger's Page 3 career was cut short when The Sun decided to only model natural girls but she went on to carve a successful TV career and can now be seen co-hosting reality show Cowboy Builders.

Katie Price (Jordan) is probably the most famous glamour model here in the UK and as well as appearing on Page 3, has gone on to produce books, perfumes and reality TV shows.

Sam Fox not only was a much loved Page 3 model but went on to have a relatively successful music career.

Linda Lusardi first appeared as a Page 3 girl in the 1970s and went on to a successful TV career and has recently been seen on Emmerdale.