Sylvie Tellier is very strict on the rules of the famous beauty contest of which she holds the reins. The general manager of the company Miss France gave an interview to Close Saturday, December 19, 2020, more than a month after the publication of his beautiful book entitled Miss France 1920-2020, which traces the 100-year history of beauty queens. During this interview, the 42-year-old businesswoman spoke without taboos about the image of "Madame Rules" that it sometimes refers to the French, as our colleagues have pointed out. A reputation that the mother understands, according to her statements. "The question is not to like or not to like. My role is to lead the Miss France organization and to enforce the rules. Which means I have a rigid image, sometimes very rigid, but that's part of my job ", she recalled before adding: "Sometimes it's difficult! But when I travel to the region and meet people, I see that they approach me without fear and appreciate my authenticity. "
If Sylvie Tellier seems sure of herself, it is not however insensitive to attacks. The one who has often been the target of criticism from Geneviève de Fontenay has thus delivered: "Of course the criticisms affect me, I'm not made of hardened steel. " And to put into perspective: "I also know how to distance myself from this media universe, because I know how it works. I take attacks to heart when they are founded or that they come from people to whom I am attached. They allow me to evolve and act better. "
Who will be crowned Miss France 2021?
The Miss France 2021 contest is broadcast on Saturday, December 19, 2020 on TF1. Lou-Anne Lorphelin, Marine's little sister, winner in 2013, is one of the favorites. However, according to Sylvie Tellier, his relationship with the beauty queen will not play especially in his favor. "In the society in which we are, I would say that is a downside. Because she is not seen as a 'Miss Burgundy' candidate, but as the 'sister of' ", she said to our colleagues from TV-Leisure, Wednesday December 16, 2020. Only a few hours left before the end of the suspense …
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