Ève Gilles’ reign as Miss France is coming to an end, with the highly anticipated 2025 competition set for December 14 at Futuroscope Arena. Thirty contestants will compete, judged by a panel led by Sylvie Vartan, with audience voting determining the finalists. Sabah Aib, representing Nord-Pas-de-Calais, is currently a frontrunner, reflecting on the competition’s life lessons despite facing criticism. As the crowning night approaches, the question remains whether she or another candidate will take the title.
Miss France 2025: The Exciting Transition of the Crown
As Ève Gilles wraps up her reign, the anticipation builds for the new Miss France. The highly awaited event is set for Saturday, December 14 at the Futuroscope Arena, ensuring a spectacular evening that will be broadcast live on TF1. This year, 30 talented candidates will showcase their charm and grace, with their profiles available for viewers on MyTF1. True to tradition, they will don stunning outfits and a collection that represents their respective regions.
A distinguished jury, featuring personalities like Fauve Hautot, Cristina Cordula, Nawell Madani, Marie-José Pérec, Katia Buniatishivili, and Flora Coquerel, will select the first 15 semi-finalists. The panel will be led by the legendary French singer Sylvie Vartan. Once the semi-finalists are chosen, the power shifts to the audience, who will vote for their favorite candidates. The combination of viewer votes with the jury’s selections will narrow the field down to 5 finalists, culminating in the audience having the final vote to crown Miss France.
Who Will Claim the Miss France Crown?
As the excitement unfolds, many are speculating who might take home the prestigious title this year. According to statistics, Sabah Aib, representing Nord-Pas-de-Calais, is currently leading the pack with 15.7% of the votes as of December 13, 2024. This 18-year-old contender is not just popular among viewers; her region has a strong history in the Miss France competition, with four winners hailing from Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the past decade.
Notable past winners include Camille Cerf in 2015, Iris Mittenaere in 2016, who also became Miss Universe, and Maeva Coucke in 2018. Ève Gilles herself represented the region in 2024 before earning the title. However, it’s still uncertain if Sabah will make it to the semi-finals and whether she will be among the options available for public voting.
In her own words, Sabah Aib reflects on her experience: “There are many life lessons,” she shared in a pre-competition interview. She emphasized that the journey is about more than just beauty and eloquence; it’s also about teamwork and building self-confidence. Despite facing criticism about her Moroccan and Algerian heritage, she remains resilient. “I was prepared for criticism, but I didn’t expect the intensity,” she admitted, while maintaining a positive outlook amidst adversity.
With all eyes on the stage, the question remains: will Sabah Aib be the one to succeed Ève Gilles, or will another candidate emerge victorious? Only time will tell as the night of the coronation draws near!