As many already know, the final of the Star Academy 2024 designated Marine as the big winner, with 65% of the votes against Ebony. This result was not received in the same way by everyone, and in particular by the recognized Firmine Richard.
Present in the Ebony fan zone on L'Île Saint-Denis, the actress and politician expressed his discontent after the announcement of Marine's victory. According to her, the young Ebony, full of talent, deserved to win this edition.
Firmine Richard criticizes Ebony's defeat: a talent ignored by France
In a video quickly shared on social networks, Firmine Richard made it heard his anger. Indignantshe highlighted Ebony's impressive journey, saying: “She has a career.” According to her, Ebony did not have the opportunity to shine at the height of her talent.
For the actress, this defeat highlights an injustice : “France does not know how to recognize its own”she added. She believes that the public failed to recognize Ebony's talent at its true value. For the actress, this result reflects a faulty system. Firmine Richard also spoke about the future of the young artist, saying that Ebony had nothing to prove in France.
“She will make a career in the United States”she predicted with conviction, convinced that international recognition will come soon to crown the talent of the young singer. An optimistic vision which, according to her, compensates l’injustice of this final.
Firmine Richard and his rant which enabled a change of system
It was not the first time that Firmine Richard stood out for defend more fairness in the Star Academy. During the semi-final, pitting Ebony against Franck, the actress was keen denounced the impossibility for the West Indies to participate in the vote.
This rant had immediate repercussions. Indeed, TF1 announced a change in its voting system. From now on, the inhabitants of the overseas departments can vote by telephone. “The inhabitants of Guadeloupe, Guyana, Martinique, Mayotte, Réunion, Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélemy can now vote”said the channel.
-But this modification, which was welcomed by many viewers, was not enough to reverse the result in favor of Ebony. Marine won by a large margin, leaving Ebony to finish the competition with only 35% of the votes.
A viral video that divides opinion
Since the broadcast of the final, the video of Firmine Richard's reaction has made the rounds on social networks. With more than 88,000 seen on split Internet users. Some him gave their supportwelcoming his position, while others have criticized her direct tone and her way of denouncing what she considers to be an injustice.
What is certain is that Firmine Richard has once again marked the spirits. She expressed a strong opinion and made himself heard on a subject that affects part of the public.
