This Saturday, January 11, 2025, TF1 viewers were able to witness a first major Star Academy semi-final. Marine, the talented young dentist, faced her friend Charles, the 18-year-old Breton singer from Pléneuf-Val-André. And the least we can say is that this evening kept all his promises in terms of emotions. If Marine ultimately won this round, Charles, for his part, marked the evening with an unexpected development who surprised Nikos Aliagas live.
It was already four months ago that Charles passed through the gates of the castle of Dammarie-lès-Lys for the first time. Alongside 14 other academicians, he quickly won the hearts of the public thanks to his talent. In addition, the youngest of the season has made great friendships. Moreover, Internet users are convinced that a romance is being born between him and Ebony.
Charles: a comparison that does not pass in the Star Academy
For this semi-final, the Star Academy had put the small dishes in the big ones. Renowned artists, such as Sting, Shaggy, Charlotte Cardin and Camélia Jordana, have graced the stage. Marine dazzled with My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion, while Charles impressed with a poignant interpretation of SOS to an earthling in distress.
Before Charles’ performance, Nikos Aliagas did not fail to point out that this title had been masterfully sung by Grégory Lemarchal during his finale twenty years ago. A parallel which had already deeply distressed the young singer. Moreover, Internet users denounced unfair pressure on the young singer and asked that he be recognized for his talent, without being constantly brought back to the shadow of Grégory Lemarchal.
Accusations of favoritism or indisputable merit? Marine divides Internet users
At the end of a bonus full of emotions, it was finally Marine who won her ticket to the final. Enough to provoke many reactions, not always positive, on social networks. Some Internet users have accused the production of favoring Marine, while others highlighted its merit. Marine, visibly moved, wanted to express her gratitude: “It’s incredible, really, you don’t realize, it’s my dream…”.
Not at all offended for a penny, Charles insisted on salute the performance of her rival: “It’s not a matter of deserving or not, you deserve phew, we had an incredible bonus. Not for a second did I tell myself that it was a competition. We just put on a show. ». But it was by cutting Nikos Aliagas that Charles surprised everyone.
An unexpected moment: Charles interrupts Nikos Aliagas and chooses his side for the final
Indeed, while the famous host tried to speak again, Charles told him cut off the floor to declare: “She won (the semi-final), she deserved it and I love you all, but I made the semi-final with her, you’re going to win it for me this Star Ac is amazing, I swear! “. Yes, Charles already has his winner in his heart. Luckily, Nikos Aliagas isn’t one to get offended, and this moment made him smile: “That’s it, She has a supporter! “.
Despite his defeat, Charles did not leave the castle without sending a touching message to his teachers, Lucie Bernardoni, Fanny and all his comrades. The final, which will pit Marine against the winner of the next semi-final between Ebony and Franck, promises to be grandiose. But for now, the spotlight remains on Charles, who is leaving the castle with head held high and eyes full of stars.
