For a month now, the castle of Star Academy reopened its doors and welcomed the class of 2024. Last week, Thomas was the third eliminated from the telecrochet of TF1 . The fifth bonus, which was held this Friday evening due to a rugby match on Saturday on the front page, saw nominees Ulysses and Noah once again on the bench, and for the first time Maureen.
If last week, the overall level of performances and technical problems had somewhat prevented the evening from taking off, yesterday's prime did experience some imperfections, but above all good level performances.
This evening was marked “the godmother’s bonus”, alias Clara Luciani, who had notably gone to the castle to attend the evaluations. Would the singer's involvement in the programming of this bonus have made the difference?
A fresh bonus signed Clara Luciani
It was Julie who tackled the first solo of the evening. The young Swiss was expected to turn the corner, to manage to overcome her style which was a little too “smooth”. Challenge succeeded! On The singer by Daniel Balavoine, the academician delivered a performance full of energy and truly let loose, receiving a standing ovation from the jury and the public. “We’re going from the Disney princess to Johnny!” » launched Clara Luciani.
Following this, another good time was offered by Ebony and Marine, accompanying the unique Philippe Katerine on Luxor, I love it. The female duo was very pleasantly surprised on this unexpected register which allowed them to play with their audience, even if Ebony, who continues to prove herself on the bonuses, showed herself more at ease than Marine in the exercise.
In full progress, the singular Marguerite was able to share a sensitive duet with the artist Lucky Love on Masculinity in a very beautiful dance scene which was unanimously acclaimed.
The new godmother, very present during this bonus, also wanted to shed light on the three nominees, by sharing with them the title Let it be of the Beatles around a campfire atmosphere.
The godmother of the 2023 season, Vitaa, was also able to “officially” pass the baton, with a small medley shared with young Emma, not completely mastered.
A few missteps
The little hiccups of the evening were mainly heard (and seen) during the medley Halo et Single Ladies by Beyoncé, on which the girls of the castle put on high heels for the first song-and-dance performance of the season. If the resumption of Halo was rather successful, the six academicians lost harmony and precision on the second piece, both in the voice and in the steps.
The battle and challenge meetings
Some things do not change on the bonuses, like the essential battle of the top 3 students: Franck, at the top of the ranking for the fourth consecutive week, faced Marguerite and Ebony to win immunity, on the delicate song Message personnel by Françoise Hardy. And it was Marguerite's interpretation that most won over the jury and allowed the academician to be protected from nomination next week, whatever happens.
As for the “teachers’ challenge”, yesterday it concerned Charles. The young Breton, who did not come far from the nomination, is often criticized for a lack of interpretation. He therefore had to manage to transmit as many emotions as possible on As per usual by Claude François. Although stage expression professor Marlène Schaff highlighted this performance as “loss of rhythm and intention” at certain times, she still decides to grant him the challenge.
Ulysses saved by the public, Noah eliminated
It was around 11 p.m. that the nominees took turns defending their place: Maureen on Beautiful by Christina Aguilera, Noah on Lose Control by Teddy Swims and Ulysses with And in 150 years by Raphael.
Saved by the public, Ulysses was joined by Maureen, who received five votes from her comrades, compared to four for Noah, although he was very convincing on his piece. The “teddy bear” of the adventure with its powerful bass leaves the castle of the Star Academy and leaves behind a lot of emotion.
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As for this fifth bonus, next week, due, once again, to the broadcast of a match of the French rugby team on TF1the prime of the Star Academy will be broadcast on Friday November 15 and not Saturday 16.
