For this first bonus of season 12 of the Star Academy, the new students met a distinguished guest: Pierre Garnier, big winner of the 2023 edition. The latter did not hesitate to take Nikos back after a nice blunder!
Their names are Marine, Ulysse, Charles, Ebony or even Emma and are part of the 15 new academicians of this season 12 of the Star Academy. This Saturday, October 12, 2024, these students opened the adventure on stage for the first bonus. A somewhat special evening for Michaël Goldman, the director, who said he discovered each painting live, wanting to “treat yourself to a second season of casting”. On the jury bench, at his side, he welcomed the three new teachers, such as Sofia Morgavi, singing teacher. Everyone was surprised by the performances of the young academicians. It must be said that between the extravagance of Paul, the gentleness of Franck and the energy of Maïa, the adventure will be colorful.
Nikos Aliagas gets confused live
For this first evening, the new students joined Pierre Garnier on the bench. Indeed, the big winner of the 2023 class went to the plateau to welcome his successors and why by giving them some little advice before their entry into the castle of Dammarie-les-Lyes. The young man, who is nominated for the NRJ Music Awards and the MTV EMA, was invited by Nikos Aliagas to react to Franck’s performance on Don’t leave without me by Celine Dion. “How did it feel to hear Franck cover your season’s anthem?”asked the host without realizing his blunder. It didn’t take long for Pierre Garnier to remind Nikos Aliagas that he was getting the wrong promotion. “It’s the season before! But no problem”launched the young artist, before causing laughter on the set. To make up for it, in the most beautiful way, and with the class we know from Nikos Aliagas, he replied: “No, but for me, there is only one season and it’s Star Academy.”
Franck, a moving candidate
Just to rub salt in the wound, Nikos Aliagas then turned to Franck to ask him a question. “How did it feel, Franck, to sing this song from… TWO YEARS ago?”he asked insistently. The 22-year-old said to himself “honoré” despite the stress of covering a title by a great vocal singer. Nikos Aliagas then planned a nice surprise for the young academician: a video message from his parents who sent him their support. “Believe in yourself”declared his mother, causing Franck to cry. Under emotion, he admitted that it had been two years since he had seen his parents. A confidence that touched Internet users on Twitter, who hope that the production will surprise them by inviting them to the set!
