Maxime Teissier

France is getting ready to select its representative for the Miss Universe 2026 pageant. Maxime Teissier is a name drawing attention in connection with the selection, while one candidate has withdrawn from the competition "with regret", according to TF1 Info. The national contest is generating growing interest as the French representative for the international pageant is set to be chosen.

Maxime Teissier, from Montpellier, has stepped down from representing France at the Miss Universe pageant. The Miss France runner-up said she abandoned the competition 'with regret', despite feeling ready for the international contest. Her withdrawal, reported by Midi Libre, has surprised followers of the pageant, who are asking why she pulled out and who will take her place.