Born in 1942 in Saigon, Chantal Goya left what was called “French Indochina” in 1946 with her family. It cannot be said that the star grew up in a family of artists. Far from it. However, at a very young age, she developed a passion for music and entertainment. She first got noticed as a photo model for the magazine Mademoiselle Âge tendre. Shortly after, she started singing. With her first two titles: Bernard is the lucky oneThen A pink scarf.
After the great yéyé era, the singer took some time away from the stage to take care of her family. And when she made her comeback in 1972, Chantal Goya launched into a career focused on young peopleShe then hit the mark with songs that have become cult classics like Snipe, Babar or A rabbit. After a short crossing of the desert in the 1990s, the artist proved that she always remained unbeatable in the hearts of her fans. Moreover, in 2023, she had the opportunity to return to the stage, with her tour Sur la route enchantée. Few people know it, but the star could have appeared in Dance with the stars. Unfortunately, her presence and attitude earned her several comments from the team. And finally, she did not join the casting. Let’s take stock!
Chantal Goya, true to herself
Sometimes mocked, the artist has never denied her discography and her magical musical universe. All her life, she has chained concerts, broadcasts and shows. With a resume like that, you’d think she was overqualified to be swaying at Studio 128.. Let us clarify that it was the production of Dancing with the Stars that approached Chantal Goya, and not the other way around. However, during the casting, his profile ended up causing a problem. This is in any case what she revealed on June 26, facing Jordan De Luxe:
“I did it at first, but I got rejected because I was laughing too much. I was told, ‘You’re too playful.’ »
In question ? The singer’s legendary good humor. Which did not fit in with the spirit of competition. This joy of living has, however, always been part of his temperament.
“I said that was the secret of my success.”
According to Chantal Goya, her dancing skills did not hinder her candidacy. But she ended up losing her place in the casting of Dancing with the Stars.
“It was before and then they told me ‘No, that’s enough’.”
Eventually, the star accepted this decision, which suited him, for agenda reasons.
“Not only was I interested in being fired because I had a big date and secondly because if I don’t have my legendary smile it’s not possible.”
Far from getting angry with TF1, she had the opportunity to participate in Mask Singerdisguised as Popcorn.
“It just so happens that the producer is the son of Roland Hubert who produced my first big show.”
A beautiful adventure according to Chantal Goya. She also spoke in Le Parisien on this subject some time ago:
“I was in a big house in Popcorn, you could put my whole family in it. You could have put Dorothy and me in it.”
