Ebony, the only academic not to have been nominated, finds herself in the final of the “Star Academy” where she will face another singer, Marine. The 20-year-old young woman, daughter of Thierry Cham, flew through the semi-final this Saturday, under the admiring eyes of her parents present in the public. Firmine Richard, the Guadeloupean actress, denounced the fact that overseas votes are not possible in this competition.
Once upon a time there was a 20 year old young woman with a wonderful voice. The story of Ebony Cham, candidate of the “Star Academy” could begin with these words. This Saturday, she won the semi-final against Franck, after a faultless performance dominated by emotion. Next Saturday, during the final, she will face Marine in a 100% female duel. This season's winner will win an exclusive recording contract with Sony Music Entertainment France and a gain of 100 000 euros.
Ebony et Franck competed in several events, including duets and solo performances. Ebony performed songs such as “Do not judge me” by Camille Lellouche and “7 seconds” with Youssou N'Dour. Frank sang “As they say” by Charles Aznavour and shared the stage with Marc Lavoine on “She has gun eyes.”.
In the audience her parents were of course present to support her as they have since the start of this competition. A competition which has had inglorious episodes with hateful and racist attacks against Ebony on social networks. Everyone is hoping that the hate doesn't flare up again as the finale approaches.
Actress Firmine Richard, Ebony's supporter, questioned TF1 about the fact that overseas votes could not be counted.
The West Indies are with you. I ask the diaspora to vote for you because the votes from the West Indies are not counted, it seems.
-Firmine Richard, actress
The channel confirmed that only the votes of French France were counted.
It is above all a technical problem which does not allow us to offer residents of the overseas departments, regions and communities the opportunity to play by telephone and/or SMS as part of the interactive games offered during our programs.
The final will take place on Saturday January 25, 2025 at 9:10 p.m. Paris time.
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