Miss Tahiti Wins Miss France 2026 as Public Vote Prevails Over Jury Preference

Hinaupoko Devèze from Tahiti was crowned Miss France 2026 during the competition held at the Zénith in Amiens on December 6, 2025. The event was broadcast live on TF1 and attracted 6.7 million viewers, peaking at 7.7 million. The voting process combined a 50/50 split between the public and a jury led by actress Michèle Bernier.

While early voting showed both the public and jury favored Miss Tahiti, the final round revealed a split: the public maintained its support for Hinaupoko Devèze, but the jury preferred Juliette Collet from Nouvelle-Calédonie. Because the public vote takes precedence in the event of a tie, Devèze secured the crown. At 23, Hinaupoko is a psychology graduate who was born in Tahiti and returned there in 2023 after spending her earlier years in Pompignan and studying in Montpellier.

Victoire Dupuis, representing Normandie, earned a strong third place finish. The jury ranked Juliette Collet as the first runner-up, and Déborah Adelin-Chabal from Roussillon came ahead of Dupuis in jury ranking. Dupuis, an aspiring TV host, revealed that participating in Miss France had been a transformative experience.

Former Miss France 2025, Angélique Angarni-Filopon, who resigned earlier due to cyberbullying, emotionally passed the crown to Devèze, urging kindness towards the new winner. The gala featured traditional segments such as evening gown and swimsuit parades, with Dupuis showcasing a sea-inspired outfit.

Hinaupoko Devèze is set to appear on TF1’s news program and several radio shows following her victory, marking her as the sixth Polynesian to win the Miss France title.