This Saturday, January 25, 2025, after three months of emotions, music and intense competitions at the Château de Dammarie-les-Lys, the Star Academy has crowned its big winner. Everything came down to Marine Delplace and Ebony Cham during a 100% female final full of twists and turns.
Marine and Ebony, the last two students in the running among the fifteen starting candidates, marked this season with their unique talent and their backgrounds. Marine, with her undeniable charisma and caustic humor, was from the start the big favorite of the public.
For her part, Ebony Cham, daughter of the famous zouk singer Thierry Cham, impressed with her vocal power and her flawless performance. Originally from Guadeloupe and Martinique, she grew up in a family immersed in music. A particularly moving moment of the season will remain engraved in memories: his duet with his father on Little Mary by Francis Cabrel. Thierry Cham, proud of his daughter, confided: “Ebony reveals herself day by day. She always had that in her skin. ».
Star Academy: a final in the spotlight… and critics
During this final evening, broadcast live on TF1 from the legendary studio 217, the two candidates competed on equal terms with solo performances and duets. with prestigious artists. Marine shone alongside Mr. Pokora, while Ebony delivered an intense performance with Clara Luciani, godmother of this edition. But the atmosphere was not festive for everyone.
On social networks, many Internet users have denounced the public attitude present in the room, considered “pro-Navy” and sometimes disrespectful towards Ebony. “STOP YELLING MARINE IN THE AUDIENCE THERE!” », “The public?? Shame »we could read on X (formerly Twitter). This controversy added a dose of tension to an already electric evening. Besides, everyone gave their prediction regarding the winner, even a big singing star.
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The votes: fierce competition, but a well-deserved victory
The votes, for their part, remained almost tight to the end. Ebony, supported by strong support from the Antilles, was able to mobilize widely despite the obstacles encountered. At the start of the season, the Ultramarines’ votes were not counted, a situation denounced by actress Firmine Richard. This exclusion had caused a wave of indignation and forced TF1 to correct this injustice. Since then, support from overseas has grown day by day for the woman who was warned by her mother.
Despite an active campaign from her fans and undeniable talent, Ebony had to lose to Marine who won 65% of votes. This Star Academy final will remain engraved as one of the most contested and of the richest in emotions. If Marine won, Ebony won hearts and established herself as an essential artist. The season is ending, but for Marine and Ebony, the adventure has only just begun. Who knows? Maybe they will meet again soon on the same stage, this time as equals. One thing is certain: they have marked the history of the Star Academy.
