Five candidates for four elected officials. The equation is as simple as it is cruel for the students of the “Star Academy”. On the first Saturday of the year, they play their place in the semi-final of the telecrochet in which they have been participating since October 12. After Marguerite’s departure 8 days ago, Ulysse, Charles, Franck and Marine will have to give the best of themselves to hope to qualify.
Immune at the end of last week’s marathon of evaluations, Ebony for her part has already obtained her precious ticket for the last four, confirming her status as favorite of the season. During the opening song, she arrives with a conquering look at the end of her comrades’ performance. Before unleashing his vocal power on “Live or survive” by Daniel Balavoine.
Barely the time for Nikos Aliagas to then wish a happy new year to Clara Luciani, the godmother of the promotion, present again this Saturday evening, when the competition is already back on track. First justice of the peace, “Je ne suis que une chanson”, a title by Ginette Reno full of traps with a part to be performed a cappella. It’s off to a good start for Franck, who however falls short on accuracy at the end, but less so than Ulysses, the weakest on the set in this interpretation. Charles, for his part, comes away with honors, when Marine and her powerful voice score points from the start. “You cried divinely well!” » humorously congratulates the singing teacher, Sofia Morgavi, at the end of her performance.
Standing ovation pour Ebony
Without pressure this Saturday, Ebony shines more than ever. Perched on a cube, the good student from the “Star Academy” once again excites the room with her cover of “Hymn to Love” by Édith Piaf. Standing ovation and rain of “Ebony!” Ebony! » falling from the audience stands. Final victory seems more than ever to reach out to him. “It was exceptional. You are a big one! You are a diva! I accept it” reaffirms Sofia Morgavi, still a fan.
Marine, however, quickly shows that she does not intend to let her competitor escape completely at the top of the competition. Suspended in the air in a silver disco outfit, the young Lille resident also makes the show with “I Am What I Am” by Gloria Gaynor. It’s less aerial for Ulysses. Accustomed to saving his head on Saturday evenings, the rocker with six nominations delivers performances without much relief on “Cendrillon” by Telephone and “Faut que tu m’aimes” by Styleto. Enough to pass between the drops a 7th time?
“It’s very tight”
Charles, for his part, has fun with Gaëtan Roussel on “J’t’emmène au vent”. In a duet with MC Solaar, Franck more calmly intones “Bouge de là”. A little flat for him, the song does not allow him to highlight his vocal qualities. However, he makes up for it a few moments later thanks to his interpretation of “God alone” by Dalida.
As the end of the show looms, it’s hard to know where the faculty’s preferences lie. More than ever, the latter finds everything great this Saturday. We therefore rely on Nikos Aliagas who regularly reminds us to send “1, 2, 3 or 4 by SMS”. “There are only a few hundred votes difference. It’s very tight,” slips the old veteran a few minutes from the end. “It happened in the last moments,” the bailiff later confirmed. In the end, the public logically sends Charles, Marine and Franck to the semi-final. Ulysses, this time, will not have managed to save his place.
