Tonight, TF1 will broadcast live from Amiens the election of Miss France 2026, an event that this year brings together 30 regional representatives ready to win the most coveted crown on French television. This edition promises to be special, marked by an overhaul of the support provided to the future winner, an unprecedented measure conceived following the online attacks targeting the last winner. Angelique Angarni-Filopon, Miss France 2025, whose crowning had sparked a wave of online hate centered on her age and origins.
New protection for the future Miss France
After her crowning, Angélique Angarni-Filopon revealed that she had been overwhelmed by violent messages on social media, to the point of considering relinquishing her title. Faced with this situation, the Miss France organization filed a legal complaint regarding the hostile comments posted online. The organization maintains that these attacks have not "They have no place in our competition, nor in our society."
To prevent a similar situation from recurring, the competition is introducing a new system of godparentingFrom now on, each newly elected Miss France will benefit from the experience and support of a former winner. For 2026, this role will be filled by Camille Cerf (Miss France 2015), responsible for accompanying the crowned woman through the media frenzy that this title represents.
Candidates with diverse profiles
The participants in this edition are between 18 and 30 years old, an age diversity made possible by the recent relaxation of the rules. Among the oldest is... Naomi TorrentMiss Guadeloupe, a 30-year-old financial analyst. The youngest contestants, Ninon Crolas (Miss Brittany) and Deborah Adelin-Chabal (Miss Roussillon), are just 18 years old.
The ceremony, conceived around the theme of time travel, will be hosted by Jean-Pierre FoucaultA historical figure in the competition. TF1 reminds viewers that the 78-year-old presenter will continue to host the election. "as long as he wishes"Last year, the program achieved a 45% audience share, confirming its status as an unmissable end-of-year event for a wide audience, from children to adults, across all categories.
An adjusted regulation
Actress Michèle Bernier will preside over the 2026 jury, alongside Axelle Saint-Cirel, Bruce Toussaint, Philippe Caverivière, Tom Villa and influencer Sally. This year, the competition reduces the number of semi-finalists to 12, down from 15 previously. The final vote will be based on both the public's opinion and that of the jury, but in the event of a tie, the viewers will have the ultimate decision.
Who will win ?
According to a study published by the firm Avisia, supported by artificial intelligence technologies, Miss Nord-Pas-de-Calais would be among the favorites, followed by Miss Tahiti et Miss GuadeloupeThe answer will come tonight, probably quite late, to find out the name of the new Miss France!
