This Friday, December 13, the spotlight once again focused on the Star Academy set for an evening full of surprises, tensions and intense emotions. The seven academicians still in the running have gave their maximum
to convince the public and teachers during this tenth bonus presented by Nikos Aliagas. But this time, no delighted surprise from the latter. Back to the evening exceptionally advanced to make way for the election of Miss France 2025 this Saturday. And the least we can say is that she started strong with an interpretation to say the least energetic and vibrant
of the promotion anthem, Start me again. But this time, surprise! Professors Sofia Morgavi, Hugues Hamelynck, Malika Benjelloun, Marlène Schaff and Ladji Doucouré joined them. A flamboyant opening which
immediately set the tone.
Star Academy: prestigious guests, but controversy arises
Like every week, renowned artists
came to share the stage with the academicians. Among them,
will be born who offered an explosive medley of his hits
Spider et Don't be shyaccompanied by Ebony, Charles, and Franck. The virtuoso pianist Khatia
Buniatishvili also caused a sensation by accompanying Marine and Marguerite on Sur un prelude by Bach by Maurane. Enough to bring a classic and elegant touch to the evening. However, it was the repeated presence of Kendji Girac which
sparked a real controversy on social networks. Already invited during a previous bonus,
Kendji Girac performed this time Andalusian with Ulysses and If only alongside Maïa.
A recurrence which annoyed many Internet users. “But has the Kendji already come as a bonus? TF1 cannot find other artists or what? » quipped a user on X (ex-Twitter). Others have expressed their weariness with what they perceive as an attempt at media rehabilitation of the artist. As a reminder, the latter is
still under fire from critics after a personal incident that occurred last April.
The name of the eliminated candidate revealed in Star Academy
Despite the criticism, some viewers defended the singer by calling for a little more kindness. “Those who criticize Kendji, remember that he going through a difficult time and that his wife, the first concerned, supported him. A little humanity, thank you »wrote a user. The four students named this week — Maïa, Marine, Marguerite, and Ulysse — then competed on the timeless classic
Die on stage by Dalida. Everyone brought their personal touch to this legendary song, but ultimately it was Marine, Marguerite and Ulysse who were saved by public vote.
Maia, on the other hand, has saw his adventure come to an end
after a moving performance. A particularly difficult moment for his comrades and the viewers. The elimination of Maïa was not the only notable moment of the evening. The announcement of a new exceptional rule kept the Star Academy audience in suspense.
A new rule shakes up the competition: a candidate immunized for next week
Indeed, Michael Goldman announced to three best students of the week — Ebony, Charles and Franck — that they were going to be decided via a Battle of the top 3. But that's not all. The battle was combined with the evaluation of a table of excellence, a service rated at 50% by the teachers. Ebony, this season's big favorite, once again dazzled the public and the jurors with a wild salsa alongside Christophe Licata. Could Julie's predictions be coming true? Franck, for his part, delivered a heartbreaking interpretation of
Don't leave me by Jacques Brel. The young man even did burst into tears Professor Hugues Hamelynck. Finally, Charles took on the challenge of the lyrical repertoire with a masterful performance of Carusoacclaimed by teachers and the public.
At the end of this close competition, Ebony won immunity for next week. “I am honored to be immunized and to have been able to touch the public and the teachers with my performances this evening”she confided, visibly moved. As the competition tightens, the remaining academicians will having to work harder to convince the public and teachers. One thing is certain: the competition is intensifying at the Star Academy and the surprises are not about to stop…
