R’Bonney Gabriel, Miss United States, becomes Miss Universe. She was cast last night in New Orleans, Louisiana. Floriane Bascou, first runner-up behind Diane Leyre, who represented France, was unfortunately not selected in the top 16.
The French faced 86 competitors from around the world, during the 71st edition of the competition.
The last Frenchwoman to have won the title of Miss Universe in Iris Mittenaere in the Philippines. That was in 2016. Last year, while Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu was crowned Miss Universe in Israel, France’s Clémence Botino cracked the top 10, finishing in ninth place.
Clémence Botino will also represent France in the Miss World contest, in a few months. Due to lack of time, Diane Leyre, Miss France 2022 was unable to attend any of these contests. She handed over her crown last December to Miss Guadalupe, Indira Ampiot.
Source: BFM TV
