The North against Brittany. This is the clash, as geographical as it is musical, in the first semi-final of “Star Academy” season 12, which will pit Marine against Charles on Saturday evening on TF1. And the two students were entitled to great gifts: they were able to return to their loved ones for a day, had the luxury of choosing a song for the bonus and Charles designated an eliminated student who will return to the set for a duet. And several renowned guests will be present to support the semi-finalists. Thus, the Canadian singer Charlotte Cardin will sing her hit “Feel Good” with Marine, while Charles will team up with Charlie Winston on “Like a Hobo.” The two students will also perform a medley with Santa while Camélia Jordana will share the microphone with Franck and Ebony on “Win Rak”, his new single released this Friday.
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“That’s an international star”
Except that these four guests arouse the disappointment of viewers and Internet users, disappointed to see “ always and again the same artists “. Indeed, Santa, whose hit “Recommence-moi” is this season’s anthem, was already present during the second evening, while Charlotte Cardin sang with Helena last year. “ Is there more money at TF1? how is it going? », « It’s time for the castle to close its doors » we can read on social networks. But the production still has a few cards in its game since two huge stars, very friends, are added to the program: Shaggy will sing his reggae hit “Angel” with Franck and Ebony, while the “ legendary international artist » Sting will resonate “Message in a Bottle” with the semi-finalists Marine and Charles. “ I know one who must have the best there, it’s Ulysses » quipped Ebony when announcing her arrival. On X, Internet users are enthusiastic: “ Finally stars!!! », « Did they leave all the international stars for the semis or what? », « That’s an international star. Awesome »…
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In addition, after shining on “All By Myself”, Marine will attempt her song on another Céline Dion classic, “My Heart Will Go On”, while Charles will follow in the footsteps of Gregory Lemarchal with the imposing “SOS d ‘an earthling in distress’. The two will also share the microphone on the ballad “The Greatest Love Of All” from Whitney Houston while Charles will invite Noah, an eliminated student, for a duet on the title “C’est dit” by Calogero. Not in competition, Franck will nevertheless give voice on “Heal” by Tom Odell while a collegiate will be organized on “The meaning of life” by Tal. The arrival of Charlie Winston, Shaggy and above all Sting should delight viewers, disappointed to see very few international stars on this season. Note that the former leader of Police had already come on set to perform “Roxanne” with Sofia Essaïdi during season 3.
The list of songs for the semi-final of “Star Academy”
Charlotte Cardin et Marine – “Feel Good”
Charlie Winston et Charles – “Like a Hobo”
Santa, Charles et Marine – Medley
Sting, Charles et Marine – “Message in a Bottle”
Shaggy, Ebony et Franck – “Angel”
Camélia Jordana, Franck and Eobny – “Win Rack”
Charles et Marine – “The Greatest Love Of All” (Whitney Houston)
Charles and Noah – “It is said” (Calogero)
Franck – “Heal” (Tom Odell)
Marine – “My Heart Will Go On” (Céline Dion)
Charles – “SOS to an earthling in distress” (Daniel Balavoine)
Collegiate Church – “The meaning of life” (Tal)
