Between the shows broadcast daily on TF1, the streams on the channel's streaming platform and the major weekly bonuses featuring French-speaking and international stars, the “Star Academy” constitutes ” the biggest barnum on French television ». « That represents between 350 and 400 people at most when we are on bonuses. There are around 60-70 people at the castle, a tight team all week but it's true that it never stops. That’s what’s magical about this program! We have five days to prepare for the bonus: on Sunday, we leave. It's one of the biggest live shows on TV and, at the same time, prepares in less time than all the other shows » deciphers Mathieu Vergne, one of the producers of tele-hook, on the airwaves ofEurope 1revealing behind the scenes of the cult show.
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This challenge, “ both exciting and challenging “, grants a certain freedom. “ Every week, we can rework, change, improve » underlines Mathieu Vergne. Including when the criticisms pour out on social networks! “ We listen to both those around us, the channel and the diverse and varied feedback. We also read what is happening on the networks. It helps us get feedback so we look, and sometimes I try to respond » indicates with a smirk the president of DLMS TV. After the incredible fervor around the 2023 class which revealed Pierre Garnier or Helena, the “Star Academy” team had to rethink the program around new highlights such as the top 3 battle or the teachers' challenge for him give new impetus. “ With TF1 and Endemol, we thought about how to make improvements. We wanted to structure the bonus, to tease before the ad but above all to have issues that carry over into the week. There are several meetings during the week, which brings novelty and also interest for viewers » explains the entertainment producer, always masterfully led by Nikos Aliagas.
“The former members of Star Ac will return”
As for the audiences, Mathieu Vergne shows his satisfaction. If the performance of bonuses is slightly below the scores achieved by the “Star Academy” last year at the same period, they are offset by increased deferred consumption: “ With replay we compensate almost equally, whether on prime or daily. It's going well, we also feel that people are talking about it more and more. (…) It's interesting to see that the young people adhere to the program and that they bring the whole family around the show on Saturday evening “. And the next few weeks promise to be unmissable for “Star Academy” aficionados, today and yesterday! Indeed, in the course of a question, host Thomas Isle revealed some important information… “ Every week we have to find new ideas to surprise, to give something to the challenge at each prime time. Friday was godmother Clara Luciani's bonus, in two weeks it will be a special on the Star Ac alumni who will return. And this Friday a surprise bonus, does that mean you can't say much? » he asked Mathieu Vergne, who agreed before mentioning the guests of Friday's prime such as Julien Doré, Aliocha Schneider and Beth Ditto.
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So, after the godmother and the surprises, the next theme of the “Star Academy” will be devoted to former students! As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Grégory Lemarchal's participation, key figures of the show, from all eras, will return to the castle to provide their advice to the young artists who follow in their footsteps, before singing alongside them during the prime of Saturday, November 23. No name has yet been disclosed but Internet users are already imagining seeing Jenifer, Elodie Frégé, Nolwenn Leroy but also Anisha, Magalie Vaé, Louis Albi, Enola Cox, Olivia Ruiz and students from season 4 like Mathieu, Enrique or Francesca, in order to seal a warm reunion with Lucie Bernardoni and Karima Charni, their former classmates. Last year, Houcine, Mario Barravecchia, Aurélie Konaté and Emma Daumas had already participated in the Christmas bonus. So, who will return to the castle of Dammarie-Les-Lys? To be continued!
