Élodie Frégé very moved by the surprise of a cult face of the Star Academy in The Secret Box

In The secret box broadcast this Friday, January 17 on France 3, Élodie Frégé could not hold back her tears upon discovering the lovely surprise that this ex-candidate of the Star Academy had reserved for him.

Joy, anecdotes but above all a lot of emotion. This is the menu offered to loyal viewers of France 3 with The secret box. This Friday, January 17, 2025, the public service channel broadcast a new number of its entertainment, still played by Faustine Bollaert. On this occasion, the wife of the writer Maxime Chattam received three personalities very popular with the French: the presenter Stéphane Bern, the former judoka and Minister of Sports David Douillet but also the singer Élodie Frégé. During the evening, the production of the show reserved a major surprise for the winner of season 3 of the Star Academy.

“One day we’re going to pass out.” : Élodie Frégé upset upon discovering the identity of this surprise guest in The secret box

Indeed, behind the giant screen was hiding one of his former comrades from the talent show broadcast on TF1. It was Michal Kwiatkowski. The singer, now 41 years old, was a finalist in the 2003 edition won by Élodie. Very rare on television, his presence on the set moved the interpreter of The belt. As a gift, the artist of Polish origin dedicated to him The song of old loversthe famous title by Jacques Brel released in 1967. “Oh my god, I'm shaking all over“she confided as she joined her friend on stage. An emotion shared by Michal. “It was a privilege to sing for you, perhaps for the hundredth time in my life. Each time it gets more and more intense. One day we're going to pass outquite simply”he joked.

“It could be my mother” : Élodie Frégé talks about her very strong bond with a former professor at the Star Academy

A few minutes earlier, Élodie Frégé had returned to the conditions of her participation in the Star Academy revealing that she hadn't actually applied. “In reality, I didn't really watch this show. I was a little lost at that time in my life. And I have two friends, Nathalie and Florent, who told me: 'Why don't you send a tape? (….) Who knows?'. Finally, I put my foot in and never came out.”declared the singer, before discovering another of her surprises. A video message from Armande Altaï, the former TF1 talent show singing teacher. “Élodie is so beautiful. Her natural complexion has a somewhat magical incarnation. She has the sweetest, most tender smile (…) Everything is tender about her, everything is caring”she stressed. And to add: “Gentlemen directors, get hold of this fairy from the lake of mist immediately. Dear Élodie, you have all my admiration and all my love”concluded the 80-year-old artist. A message that moved the 42-year-old singer. “We could be from the same family. It could be my mother (…) I am very touched by what she says and infinitely delighted to see her again each time”finally slipped the singer.