Louise Bernard and Solène Delinger 10:08 a.m., October 12, 2022

Diane Leyre announced her decision not to participate in Miss World and Miss Universe, for "lack of time".

It is therefore Miss France 2020 Clémence Botino who will represent France at Miss World.

Cindy Fabre has chosen Floriane Bascou, first runner-up to Miss France 2022, to participate in Miss Universe on January 14. 

Diane Leyre will not represent France either at Miss World or at Miss Universe.

Miss France 2022 explained in a press release that she simply did not have time to participate in these international competitions.

"Unfortunately, I will not be able to participate in the Miss Universe contest due to lack of time and preparation a few weeks before my presentation of the Miss France title, next December," she said.

And to add: "I don't like to do things by halves when it comes to representing France internationally".

Clémence Botino participates in Miss World

We already know who her two replacements are.

Clémence Botino will represent France in the Miss World 2023 competition. The date has not yet been set, but the election should fall in late winter or early spring.

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The former beauty queen shared her joy on her Instagram account.

“I am going to Miss World! […] I am very very happy and super excited!”, she wrote in one of her stories.

And, it is Floriane Bascou, the first runner-up of Miss France 2022, who will represent France at Miss Universe.

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“The choice of my first runner-up, Floriane Bascou, was obvious to live this great adventure. I am sure that she will shine and I will support her like all the French during her journey”, reacted Diane Leyre.

The Miss Universe pageant will take place on January 14, 2023 in New Orleans.