The production had announced it: the sixth bonus of the “Star Academy” would be rich in emotions. And the least we can say is that the promise was kept! The evening had barely begun when the stage already saw Louane parade, who accompanied Julie on the piano on “Feeling Good”, Nina Simone's hit. Julien Doré, this week's exceptional teacher, then delivered a touching duet with Marguerite, who was also joined on stage by her three brothers. But the highlight undoubtedly remains the arrival of Tom, Maureen's boyfriend, who surprised her on stage while she was singing the song “Ensemble” with Alyocha Schneider. A symbolic title for the young woman, since this piece speaks of a long-distance romantic relationship, which she also experienced…
« This song resonates with me »
Since the beginning of the adventure, Maureen has impressed. She quickly won immunity, but last week she failed her assessment and found herself on the nominees' bench. “ Thank you, thank you and thank you, I will not disappoint you, I will fight », she promised the academicians who decided to save her from elimination. And it's a successful mission: this evening, she dazzled and touched with her cover of “Ensemble”, the love song written by Alyocha Schneider. Recently, the 31-year-old Franco-Canadian released a new version of his song, in duet with his lover, Charlotte Cardin, who the public knows well.
« Alyosha is someone I adore. This music touches me because my boyfriend and I created our long-distance relationship and I discovered the song at the same time. It didn't get any better than this: What does it mean to be together when we're not together? It resonates within me », she confided after the announcement of her future duo. Accompanied by two dancers, the artists delivered a touching and emotion-filled performance in front of a simple setting, like the story they are telling: they are both on platforms facing each other, separated by a door that the dancers open to the rhythm of the song. And while Maureen sings the last notes of the song, Tom appears on stage. “ My love “, she said with tears in her eyes, as soon as the performance was over. “ You're proud of Maureen, I imagine! Do you follow her? », asked Nikos to Tom. “ Yes, I follow her a lot from home. Afterwards, I don't really like the word proud. I have always been proud of her, even before “Star Ac”. I'm happy for her especially “, affirmed the young man.
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« When you write, it's very solitary, it's a personal story. And it's beautiful because tonight, the song takes on its full meaning with you », Confided Alyosha, moved. “ Your two voices are beautifully in tune. What is important is to make your personal story a story that will become universal to touch everyone. And this story, I saw it unfold before my eyes, both the one you told with Alyosha and the one you live with your lover », concluded Hugues Hamelynck, the castle’s theater teacher.
And while one might think that the surprises are over, the sixth prime still has its share of twists and turns in store. Before the end of the evening, studio 217 should see prestigious guests parade – including an international star -, promising to leave the academics speechless. But a darker moment also awaits the public and the students: the eliminations. So, who from Masséo, Charles or Emma will definitely leave the adventure? Answer at the end of the bonus!
