“We had a truly magical time”: Kendji Girac at the Star Academy castle

All the biggest French music stars come to the Château de Dammarie-les-Lys, to the delight of the academicians. This Sunday, December 1st, it was the singer Kendji Girac who appeared, in a very unexpected way…

Every day, a surprise. For this very special month, the students of Star Academy are spoiled. As tradition dictatesthey are lucky enough to have an exceptional Advent calendar throughout the month of Decemberwhile waiting for Christmas. For the first day, the budding singers were each given a film camera. A first gift that delighted them. But the second surprise is even more extraordinary for the young artists.

During the prime this Saturday, November 30, Michael Goldman had revealed that this new week was taking place under the sign of musical comediesand that the castle would be illuminated and decorated in accordance with the Christmas spirit. The director of Star Ac' revealed that a surprise guest would appear on December 1: Kendji Girac. After Julien Doré, Lara Fabien and Jenifer, the singer revealed by the other TF1 singing competition, The Voicejoined the academicians to spend a special moment with them. Kendji had already met the Star Academy students during a bonus in October, with Helena Bailly, Barbara Pravi and Jérémy Frérot. The artist of gypsy origin shared the stage with Julie on her track “Obviously”, taken from her new album Vivre. A duet accompanied by the voices of 200 singers.

Kendji Girac was one of the surprises of the academicians' Advent calendar

As announced, the singer, now completely recovered from his accident, is out of the Advent calendar. Viewers will be able to discover the sequence during the daily on December 2. But as a preview, the musician returned to this exceptional moment in his Instagram story. “Okay friends, I’m going to tell the truth: I had a great time. I just spent some time at the castle and frankly they are adorable, incredible…”declared the one who is truly back. “I hope you enjoy the daily because we had some truly magical, magnificent moments. We enjoyed ourselves in music, in song. I tried to give them the best of my advice and they were very happy so that's what suits me, seeing people happy. Honestly, I had a wonderful time. I hope you like it. See you soon”revealed Kendji Girac, visibly delighted with these moments spent at the castle.