Rap for Franck, a dance challenge for Marine
The evening began with Ulysses, who performed Cinderella of the Telephone group. Supported by a loyal public – he who has already been saved six times despite a level often considered below that of the other candidates – he set the tone. Later, he shared the stage with Styleto, former influencer turned singer, on his track You have to love me.
Marine then took over with an additional challenge this week: a sung and dance scene on I Am What I Am by Gloria Gaynor. Suspended in the air for the opening of her service, the young dentist did not convince Internet users: “I expected better, too bad”, “Is this a song/dance scene?”, “Very disappointed with the result”. However, on the side of Malika, the dance teacher, the challenge was met!
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Franck, for his part, surprised by venturing into a completely new register. Usually recognized for his songs with text or voice, he accompanied MC Solaar on his legendary title Move away. A performance praised by Internet users: “Franck with the boss, he managed it!”, “Excellent duo, this style suits him so well!”. Solo, he then chose a moving cover of Dalida: To not live alone.
As for Charles, he tried to seduce the public with Rise Like a Phoenix by Conchita Wurst. Although he is the candidate who has shown the most progress this season, his difficulties in interpretation have once again been noted: “Vocally, yes, he sends and it was very beautiful, but I can’t stay captivated“, “Magnificent voice, but it doesn’t touch me…”. Despite this mixed feedback, singing teacher Sofia Morgavi was enthusiastic: “I was waiting for you around the corner and you flew away. You’re a divo!” Charles then shared the stage with Gaëtan Roussel on I’ll take you to the wind.
“Bad boy” and Héléna Bailly: the expected duo
And if Internet users once again criticized the weak international stature of the guests, the most anticipated moment was undoubtedly the duo of Marine and Héléna Bailly on Bad boy. The Belgian singer, who appeared in jeans and a sequinned blue sweater – a far cry from her more demure and girly image during their first duet on Summer Body — delivered an electrifying performance.
The reactions to X were unanimous: “Omg, Héléna and Marine’s performance, crazy, so proud”, “It was a magical, incredible moment!”
Ebony: above the rest
As for Ebony, she experienced this prime without the stress of eliminations. Her only dilemma, like last year for Pierre Garnier, was to choose the candidate she will face in the semi-final. She performed The Hymn to Love by Édith Piaf, a performance described by many as the best of the season. Some even saw an echo of Grégory Lemarchal, who, during the semi-final of his season, performed this same title in a duet with Nolwenn Leroy.
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An elimination at the gates of the semi-finals
At the end of the evening and “very close” votes, according to Nikos Aliagas, it was finally Ulysses which was eliminated. semi-final.
Finally, Ebony chose to face Franck in the semi-final. Next week, Marine will face Charles to secure a place in the final.
