On the networks, the hashtags #Ebonygagnant and #marinelavictoire flooded trends alongside #Staracademy. Each camp has activated to support their favorite. Public figures were not outdone: Aya Nakamura published a story in support of Ebony, qualifying the young academician of “”Star in the future that disturbs “in response to the racist remarks of which she was the victim. For its part, Camille Cerf, Miss France 2015 and from Nord-Pas-de-Calais, took sides for Ebony despite her regional ties with Marine: “From the start, I have been Team Ebony Star. “ Even SNCF participated in the party with a humorous video on Instagram, in the blink of an eye to the imitations of trains made by Marine: “To all our trains, make noise tonight for Marine! “
In short, the evening promised to be thrilling, and it was!
Duets throughout the evening with artists
To open the ball, the two finalists interpreted the anthem of the season with all the academicians before confronting a music monument: “Never Enough” by Loren Allred, extract from The Greatest Showman. Each has taken turns on the notes with an intensity that left the public and the teaching school without voice. “”Best final possible! This first duo proves it to us! ” or “We have the two Queens we deserve for the final”, Could we read on X (ex-Twitter).
Two long -awaited duos followed, each in a very different register. Marine shared the scene with Damiano David, the singer of Måneskin, winner of Eurovision. Together, they interpreted “Born with a Broken Heart”, a title that Marine had discovered with emotion at the castle.
For his part, Ebony sang with Sofia Essaïdi, icon of season 3 of the Star Academy, who had raised to the semi-finals. The two singers resumed “Roxanne” of the group The Police, a title that Sofia had already interpreted during her own adventure.
The vocal duel on “everything” by Lara Fabian
Another of the most anticipated moments of the evening: the vocal duel on “everything” by Lara Fabian. The two finalists delivered a striking performance, revealing all the power and sensitivity of their voices. Questioned by Nikos Aliagas, Michael Goldman, the director, said he was impressed but not surprised: “The finalists are those who, week after week, keep themselves at the top of the rankings. These are great voices. “
This duel left the public shared, each camp being convinced that his favorite deserved victory. On our side, it only reinforced the idea that now everything was played on the feeling of each.
A godmother at the height and yet another controversy
After a very invested vitaa last season as a godmother, Clara Luciani had the heavy task of taking up this role this year. And she did it brilliantly. Very present throughout the adventure, whether on the set, at the castle, or even by letters for birthdays, the artist has won a special link with this promotion. For the final, Clara Luciani once again sublimated the two finalists by sharing the scene with them.
She first sang with Marine “Courage” before delivering a duo with Ebony on “The rest”. This medley ended in the stands, surrounded by fans of Ebony and his father. This painting which sparked yet another controversy on social networks. “”So she gets into the stands with her family and everything but not marine ?? And after that, it is not favored? Not to us, we already know who won “could we read, while others denounced a staging deemed inequitable: “The difference of the tables: call to favoritism of the other team in 3, 2, 1 … “
-A retrospective in music
The two finalists then revisited the best moments of their adventure through a medley of striking songs. Ebony made the public vibrate with titles like “Here” by Barbara Pravi, “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston, and the challenge of Kamel Ouali on “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World” with Franck. She also moved by singing “little Marie” as a duet with her father and sending a poignant message to France with “do not judge me” by Camille Lellouche. This highlight brought tears to the eyes of his godmother Clara Luciani, confirming once again Ebony’s without fault.
For her part, Marine began with her very first performance on the set, “ordinary” of Robert Charlebois, then spoke of the doubts she had overcome thanks to the support of Marlène, the teacher of scenic expression, singing to His sides “Summer Body” by Helena. She continued with her duet with Ulysse on “(Everything i do) i do it for you”, as well as “artist’s life” of the Zarra, which she considers a moment of truth in her career. Finally, she interpreted the title chosen by the public during the premium dedicated to spectators, “All by myyself” by Céline Dion, before concluding with her sung table and danced on “I am What I am” by Gloria Gaynor.
Pierre Garnier and Matt Pokora
The evening was also marked by moments of sharing with two guests: Pierre Garnier, the winner of the previous season, and Matt Pokora. Ebony first interpreted “Farewell, both of us” with Pierre Garnier, offering an intense moment and charged with symbolism.
Marine, meanwhile, shared the scene with Matt Pokora on “Just a photo of you”. With more than 20 years of career, the singer wanted to send a message to everyone, recalling the essential in full “clans war” between fans: “There are pro-Marine, Pro-Ebony, but what to remember is the evening.”
“My fault” and “Unforgettable”: the titles of the finalists
It was not until 11:20 p.m. to discover the respective singles of the two finalists, recorded during their adventure. Ebony opened with “Unforgettable”, a title perfectly cut for his voice and carried by an audience who already knew the words. The energy was palpable in the room.
Marine then interpreted “My fault”, whose original version was released before entering the castle. If she knew how to captivate attention, a notable difference between the two clans of supporters was felt: while naval fans raised their hands in the shape of a heart, those of Ebony, they remained motionless. An image that once again illustrated the tension between the two camps, adding an additional dimension to this evening already rich in emotions.
After a final battle on “When You Believe” by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey, the moment of truth has finally arrived. With 65% of the vote, it is MARINE Who wins this twelfth edition, the recording of his album and the 100,000 euros!
