LIVE – “Star Academy”: Ulysse, Franck, Marine and Charles… who will join Ebony in the semi-final?

To celebrate her qualification in the semi-final, Ebony has the right to share the stage with the godmother of the promotion, Clara Luciani. The two artists perform the title “Heart”. A moment full of complicity between the godmother and the young student. “You're a star, Ebony. You have become one of my new favorite singers“, Clara Luciani exclaims.

Find Charles' flamboyant performance on “Rise Like a Phoenix” by Conchita Wurst.

Between two high-flying performances, the academicians stick together and indulge in a few pranks!

Charles went through some difficulties before finding his place in this promotion. After a click on “the time of the cathedrals”, the young man continued to progress until he climbed into the top 3 three times and won immunity. Tonight, he tackles “Rise Like a Phoenix” by Conchita Wurst. For Sofia Morgavi, Charles comes from “reborn from its sounds. You flew away brilliantly“. She adds “you are a great, you are a divo“. Same story for Marlène.

It is with a sacred monster of French rap that Franck shares the stage. The young man performs “Bouge de là” with Mc solaar. The Star Academy set is transformed. Street atmosphere! “You are made of the same material and the same wood as Mc Solaar, you have this elegance and this modern phlegm“, s’exclame Hughes Hamelynck.

Find Marine's electrical panel on “I Am what I Am” by Gloria Gaynor!

Hugues Hamelynck leaves his chair for a few moments to slip into the shoes of David Guetta! The theater teacher ignites the dancefloor with the academics to “I Gotta Feeling” by Black Eyed Peas.

Relive Ulysses' performance on “Cendrillon” by the group Téléphone.

In a futuristic combination worthy of the 60s, the most spontaneous of academics takes the stage to loudly declare “I Am what I am”. Marine tackles Gloria Gaynord's title in a staging worthy of the Lido revues. The young woman enters the stage through the ceiling, does a series of lifts like Marilyn Monroe, performing “Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend”. Thunderous applause for Marine. The jury is standing. Malika Benjelloun impressed, believes that she “put on a great show“and adds”I am proud of you“.

The first student to qualify for the semi-final brilliantly performed Edith Piaf's “Hymn to Love”, the title taken up by Celine Dion during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. Watch Ebony’s monumental performance.

To defend his place in the semi-final and win the public vote, Ulysse performs “Cinderella” from Telephone. The “rocker” of the 2024 edition, dressed in his leather jacket, sings in the middle of a room before ending up in a shower of confetti. For Marlène, he is “the best version of yourself on stage“.

Find the first table of the “Semi-final objective” bonus. Charles, Franck, Ulysse and Marine perform “I am only a song” by Ginette Reno.

She already has her place in the final, but Ebony has decided to give it her all on a cult and legendary title of French song. The young woman steps into the shoes of Edith Piaf by revisiting “L'Hymne à l'amour” accompanied by the Loiret symphony orchestra. Dressed in a magnificent white dress adorned with sequins, the first candidate in the semi-final shows the extent of her vocal range. She finished her performance, with tears in her eyes. “It was a moment out of time“, confides Ebony. And she's not the only one to shed a little tear! “Your eyes said it all at the end of the song”, exclaims Hugues Hamelynck. “You are a diva“, adds Sofia Morgavi.

Relive the collegiate church performed by Ebony, Charles, Ulysse, Franck and Marine.

The first table of the evening is in the form of a battle! The two academicians compete on a powerful and emotional title: “I am only a song” and demonstrate impressive vocal mastery. Then comes the turn of Marine and Charles. The young woman appears passionate and full of emotion in her interpretation. For Clara Luciani, “you each have your own style and you interpreted it with talent“. She adds “I am proud of you“. For Hugues Hamelynck, Charles is “the vocal double of Ginette Reno“. Marine is Michael Goldman's crush.

For the collegiate part of this “Semi-final objective” bonus, the academicians tackled a piece of bravery: “Live or survive” by the immense Daniel Balavoine. A title that sets the tone and perfectly illustrates the theme of the evening! At the gates of the semi-final, the godmother of the class, Clara Luciani wanted to support them. “One thing you all gained is my heart“.

A few minutes before the “Semi-final objective” bonus, the academicians are getting into the mood.

During the previous edition of the Star Academy, Pierre Garnier had the difficult task of choosing the academician who would accompany him in the semi-final. Rebelote this year! Indeed, Ebony, who has already validated her ticket, will also have to face this choice.

Before the semi-final, the four nominees took a few moments to answer questions from fans. Charles, Ulysse, Marine and Frank hide nothing from you and tell you everything directly, but with humor!

Good evening everyone ! The tension rises a notch this evening at the “Star Academy”! This Saturday evening, the candidates defend their place in the semi-final. If Ebony has already validated her ticket, there are still four of them who believe it. Who among Franck, Charles, Ulysse and Marine will win the public's favor? Follow with us this bonus which promises to be colorful!