Miss France 2026: this new rule shakes up the traditions of the election

A godmother enters the world of Miss France 2026. From this edition, the winner will be supported all year round, a new feature made official during the press conference on November 7. The concept promises to change the start of the reign, especially in the face of the media. Who will play this new role?

Miss France 2015, who is leading the way. She will accompany the elected sovereign on Saturday December 6, 2025 at the Zénith in Amiens, the first time that the show has been held there, live on TF1. Thirty regional candidates are in the running, and the former winner will also sit on the jury. This decision was made official as a new tradition, godfathering. And behind the announcement effect, there is a method.

Miss France 2026: the new tradition of godfatherism with Camille Cerf

declared Frédéric Gilbert, reported Femme Actuelle. The conference also confirmed a simple principle: the former Miss who sits on the jury becomes the godmother of the year.

Camille Cerf formulated this idea ten years ago during an internship at the Miss France Company, she explains. she rejoiced. About the chosen term, she smiled:

Camille Cerf godmother: what changes the day after the election

quipped the former beauty queen.

The role is also intended to be protective without being heavy. relates Camille Cerf.

The system responds to a recent reality: at the beginning of the year, the reigning Miss suffered a wave of harassment after a controversy, to the point of considering giving back her crown. Camille Cerf will accompany the laureate throughout her reign then pass the torch to a new godmother during the next election, while also chaperoning the 2027 class.