For the day of Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the students of the Star Academy had a visit from a great personality. A visit to raise awareness about harassment.
This Tuesday, November 5, the daily newspaper of the Star Academy broadcast on TF1 revealed the results of the student evaluations, marking a turning point in the adventure of this 2024 class. Michael Goldman, accompanied by the teachers and Clara Luciani, this season's godmother, had to make difficult choices by nominating Noah, Maureen and Ulysses. These three students will have to prove their talent during the next bonus exceptionally scheduled for Friday, November 8. The pressure mounts as each candidate seeks to escape elimination and move one step closer to victory.
Star Academy: surprise masterclass with…!
That same day, the students were surprised to receive a visit as unexpected as it was memorable: that of Brigitte Macron, First Lady of France. Right in the middle of their first masterclass, the academicians had been informed that a distinguished guest would be visiting the Château de Dammarie-les-Lys, but they were far from suspecting that it would be the First Lady herself. . The announcement of his arrival caused great excitement among the students. Ebony, one of the candidates, noticed a silhouette outside, and it was Franck who was the first to realize that it was Brigitte Macron, saying in amazement: “I saw someone! It’s Madame Macron. Ok, it’s Madame Macron!” Greeted by surprised looks and murmurs of excitement, Brigitte Macron greeted the students and spoke to them kindly, explaining the reasons for her visit. She wanted to raise awareness among these young artists and the show's audience about a cause that is particularly close to her heart: school bullying.
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A strong and moving speech from the First Lady
Talking about her career and her experience as a teacher, Brigitte Macron shared the origins of her commitment against school bullying. She recalled that from the start of her husband as president, many students had written to him to share this issue and ask him to get involved in it. “For me, this was the first subject that arrived on my desk”she explained. A fight that deeply affects the former French teacher.
“When I took over the presidency of the Fondation des Hôpitaux after Madame Chirac, I absolutely also wanted to take a huge interest in the mental health of children and adolescents. And I realized to what extent this harassment was destabilizing factor.” She was accompanied by Justine Atlan, director of the 3018 help service, a helpline for victims of harassment and digital violence.
