"She forced on the buffet" : Miss France 2025 violently criticized for its weight gain

Since her election last December, Angélique Angarni-Filopon has continued to be talked about. Miss Martinique who became Miss France 2025 at 34, she broke the codes of a competition often criticized for her lack of diversity and modernity. But this advance seems to have a price: for several months, the young woman has been the subject of particularly virulent comments on social networks. And this week, her body has become the target of attacks of rare violence.

Personal tiktok. An overwhelming speech, filmed in a fixed plan, in which it responds to its most virulent detractors. Tears in her eyes, a trembling voice, she reveals several hateful messages received in recent weeks. Remarks centered on her physical appearance, her weight, and the image she sends back as Miss France.

“Miss tuna”, “she is ugly”: words that hurt

Among the messages it displays or Angélique does not bother anything. She decides to show everything, without filter, to denounce the trivialized violence of these words. She says at the start of the video. And we understand why. The exercise is trying, but necessary.

Faced with the relentlessness, she tries to respond with dignity and firmness., She lets go, visibly upset. More than a rant, it is a cry of the heart.

Miss France 2025: “This is a changing body”

In her video, Angelique assumes her physical transformation. She says that she has gained weight in recent months and has decided to let go. “She explains. She also recalls obvious: her body belongs to her, and no one has to comment on what she does.

This discourse resonates with that of many women who, like her, still undergo contradictory injunctions: being thin, but not too thin; Be beautiful, but natural; Be perfect, but above all, never change. By speaking in this way, Angelique sends a strong message to all those who feel judged as soon as they deviate from a certain ideal.

Angelique Angarni-Filopon: its powerful speech

This is not the first time that Angarni-Filopon Angarni has been at the heart of a controversy since the start of her reign. She had already been criticized after her visit, where she refused to say. But she had never expressed herself so directly, nor also personally. This video marks a turning point, and it has already been massively relayed.

A few months old to give up her crown to Miss France 2026, Angélique hopes to be able to end her year in peace. But with this video, she will have at least recalled an essential thing: being Miss France does not mean being impeccable in the eyes of the public. It also means being human, crossing ups and downs … and having the right to love each other, without justifying yourself.

@AngeliqueAfoff

This video is made so that you see it and so that you can take it as your best reminder: that of peace 🫶🏾 #SelfLove #Missfrance2025 #positive

♬ Its original – Angelique • Miss France 2025

FAQ – All about Miss France 2026

1. Who is already elected to participate in Miss France 2026?
Victoire Dupuis, appointed Miss Normandie 2025, is the first regional candidate qualified for the election of Miss France 2026. She is a communication student.

2. What regional miss have already been elected for 2026?
Among the other candidates already crowned: Manon Mateus (Miss Corse, July 24, 2025), Anna Valero (Miss Center -Val de Loire, July 6, 2025) and Julie Decroix (Miss Alsace, winner of Alsace 2025). They are now part of the future jury of 30 candidates for the national election.

3. When will the election of Miss France 2026 are held?
The national election will take place in December 2025, in a city to be determined (Limoges, Dijon or Nice are in the running), and will be broadcast on TF1.

4. Are there candidates outside the traditional age criteria?
Yes: Vanessa Douillet, 42, mother of three and wife of ex -Judoka David Douillet, launched himself in the regional elections to compete in Miss France 2026, taking advantage of the recent relaxation of the rules of the competition.

5. What are the challenges and innovations expected for this 2026 edition?

  • For the first time, 30 Mauboussin regional crowns are offered to candidates by French jewelry, symbolizing diversity and elegance.

  • The management of the competition is evolving: Cindy Fabre has left his duties, and this edition will take place without national director after her departure, marking a new page for the Miss France organization.