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It's the big evening for TF1 viewers. The long -awaited final of the Star Academy 2024 opposes two talented women: Marine et Ebony. A high tension evening, marked by spectacular performances and intense emotions. But this musical celebration is tarnished by a controversy around Zaz, invited during the semi-final. Accused of having fueled The wave of racism By liking comments against Ebony, the singer decided to get out of her silence to respond to criticism.
Zaz faced with a wave of criticism on the Star Academy
On January 18, during the second semi-final of the Star Academy 2024, Zaz marked the spirits with memorable duets alongside the three semi-finalists: Franck, Marine and Ebony. If his performance with Ebony, on the title Dazzled by nightparticularly moved the public, a detail sparked an avalanche of criticism. Duos' videos with Franck and Marine were quickly published on the singer's social networks, but that with Ebony was slow to be put online. This period aroused a misunderstanding which quickly turned into virulent attacks.
The controversy has gained an unexpected magnitude, some Internet users accusing the new coach of The Voice of favoritism or worse, malicious intentions. Social networks then turned into jamgiving way to a wave of hatred against the 44 -year -old artist.
“I don't understand …”: Zaz's response to attacks
-On the eve of the final, Zaz chose to break the silence via an Instagram post accompanied by a warm message addressed to the finalists, Marine and Ebony. The latter expressed her admiration for their talent and singularity, while calling for benevolence. “I do not understand how an evening full of sharing can lead to so much hatred and divisions as I have suffered on the networks for a few days“she wrote. A speaking that reflects his desire to appease minds and defend values of unity and respect.
By explaining the delay in the publication of the video, Zaz revealed that it was a technical problem. “I posted the three performances on all networks, but alas, the algorithm blocked my video of our duo with Ebony on Instagram. I am not technician, sorry“she said. A sincere explanation that should have closed the controversy, but which did not convince certain Internet users. “The algorithm likes the comments too?”, “Ptdr says the one who liked anti ebony comments”, “The algorithm blocked the videos with Ebony? Funny coincidence anyway”, “You are right the algorithm is so strong that it has liked the criticizing comments Ebony in your place. VIV the hypocrite yes”, Can we read on X on the part of the fervent defenders of the candidate who are not fooled.
A tense context for Ebony Cham
This controversy is an already heavy climate for Ebony Cham, finalist of this season. Originally from Guadeloupe and Martinique, the young woman has been the target of racist and sexist attacks on social networks for several weeks. Faced with these attacks, associations such as SOS-racism filed a complaint according to the Parisiandenouncing systemic harassment against people from diversity when they occupy a media place.
Despite these tensions, the final of the Star Academy promises to be an unforgettable moment. Marine and Ebony, two exceptional talents, will compete in a final musical duel. But beyond the competition, this season recalls the challenges of benevolence in a world where social networks can be as cruel as it is enthusiastic.
