''Star Academy'' is a French reality singing competition produced by

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France. Forming part of the

Star Academy ''Star Academy'' is a Dutch-developed reality television talent show format that first aired in the Netherlands as '':nl:Starmaker (televisieprogramma), Star Maker''. Format There are many versions of the show, each country having its own sl ...

franchise, it has been broadcast on

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(2001–2008 and since 2022) and

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(2012–2013). During the competition, the contestants stay in the Dammarie-lès-Lys's Vives-Eaux castle. At the end of each season, selected contestants go on tour around France,

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, Switzerland,

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, and other French-speaking countries. The reality show is hosted by

Nikos Aliagas Nikos Aliagas (, ''Nikólaos "Níkos" Aliágas''; born 13 May 1969) is a Greek-French journalist and entertainer, known for being the host of the French reality program ''Star Academy'' and ''The Voice – La plus belle voix''. Biography Both o ...

and has featured guest stars such as

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, and

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. It spawned an equally successful show in Canada called ''

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''.

History

The first eight seasons were broadcast on

from to . The

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shows and daily broadcasts were hosted by

. Special episodes (tours, anniversaries, best moments) were also aired, generally between each season. The program's broadcast on this channel ended after its eighth edition, which concluded on .

Seasons

The contestants are classed in order.

Season 1

Jenifer Bartoli Jenifer Yaël Juliette Dadouche-Bartoli (born 15 November 1982), known by the mononym Jenifer, is a French singer. Since winning the first season of ''Star Academy France'' in 2002, she has had a number of hit singles on the French, Belgian an ...

(winner) – participated in the Star Academy Tour, released debut album ''

Jenifer Jennifer or Jenifer may refer to: People *Jennifer (given name) *Jenifer (singer), French pop singer *Jennifer Warnes, American singer who formerly used the stage name Jennifer * Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer * Daniel Jenifer Film and televisio ...

'' and follow-up '' Le Passage''. Also released live CD & DVD '' Jenifer fait son live''. * Mario Barravecchia (finalist) – participated in the Star Academy Tour * Jean-Pascal Lacoste (semi-finalist) – participated in the Star Academy Tour * Carine Haddadou (semi-finalist) * Olivia Ruiz (semi-finalist) – participated in the Star Academy Tour, released debut album ''J'aime pas l'amour'' in 2003 and follow-up album ''La Femme Chocolat'' in 2005. * Jessica Marquez – participated in the Star Academy Tour * Patrice Maktav – participated in the Star Academy Tour * Djalil Amine – participated in the Star Academy Tour * François Roure – participated in the Star Academy Tour * Cécile Boutry * Sidonie Koch * Grégory Gulli – participated in the Star Academy Tour * Stéphane Bosmans * Amandine Bisqueret * Khalifa M'Baye * Catherine Season 1 was won in 2001 by Jenifer Bartoli from Nice, who has become one of France's best-loved new female singers since then. Second studio album ''Le Passage'' has songwriting contributions from Calogero and Benoît Poher from Kyo. Later she released two other studio albums, ''Lunatic'' and ''Apelle-moi Jen''. Carine and Mario, along with series 2 contestants Anne-Laure and Houcine and series 5 contestants Pierre and Alexia make up the cast of a new comedie-musicale in France "Salut Joe" which features the songs of legendary star

Joe Dassin Joseph Ira Dassin (; November 5, 1938 – August 20, 1980) was an American–French singer-songwriter. In his career spanning sixteen years (1964–1980), he enjoyed numerous successes in France and the French-speaking world, as well as singing ...

. Olivia Ruiz has enjoyed critical and commercial success with her album ''La Femme Chocolat''.

Season 2

Nolwenn Leroy Nolwenn Le Magueresse (; born 28 September 1982), known by her stage name Nolwenn Leroy (), is a French singer-songwriter and actress. Originally classically trained (violin and opera singing), she rose to fame after winning the second season o ...

(winner) – participated in the Star Academy Tour, released debut album '' Nolwenn'' and follow-up '' Histoires Naturelles''. Also released live CD & DVD ''Histoires Naturelles Tour''. * Houcine Camara (finalist) – participated in the Star Academy Tour * Emma Daumas (semi-finalist) – participated in the Star Academy Tour * Georges-Alain Jones – (semi-finalist) participated in the Star Academy Tour * Aurélie Konaté – participated in the Star Academy Tour *

Jérémy Chatelain Jérémy Chatelain (born 19 October 1984) is a French singer, actor, and fashion designer. Early life Jérémy Chatelein was born on 19 October 1984 in Créteil, Val-de-Marne, France. In order to enter the Star Academy, Jérémy lied about his ...

– participated in the Star Academy Tour * Anne-Laure Sibon – participated in the Star Academy Tour * Fabien Fasake – participated in the Star Academy Tour * Alexandre Balduzzi – participated in the Star Academy Tour * Isabelle Lem * Eva Chemouni * Rudy Carvalho * Philip Miro * Nazim * Florence * Stéphanie Hansen Season 2 of ''Star Academy'' launched some singers with successful solo careers – winner Nolwenn but also Emma, who reinvented herself as France's answer to Avril Lavigne; singer, songwriter and producer Jérémy Chatelain who married

; singer-songwriter Georges-Alain Jones; Aurelie Konate who appeared in the comedie-musicale '' Belles belles belles'' based on the music of

Claude François Claude Antoine Marie François (; 1 February 1939 – 11 March 1978), also known by the nickname Cloclo, was a French pop singer, composer, songwriter, record producer, drummer and dancer. François co-wrote the lyrics of " Comme d'habitude" ( ...

Season 3

Élodie Frégé Élodie Frégé is a French singer and actress. She was the winner of the third season of '' Star Academy France''. She released her self-titled début album after winning the show. Career Frégé auditioned for ''Star Academy'' Season 3 and wo ...

(winner) – participated in the Star Academy Tour and released debut CD ''Elodie Frégé'' early in 2004 and 3 others in 2006, 2007 and 2010. *

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(finalist) – participated in the Star Academy Tour *

Sofia Essaïdi Sofia Essaïdi (; born 6 August 1984) is a French-Moroccan singer and actress. She was born in Casablanca, to a Moroccan father, Lhabib Essaïdi, and a French mother, Martine Adeline Gardelle. Career From 30 August to 13 December 2003, she p ...

(semi-finalist) – participated in the Star Academy Tour and released debut CD ''Mon cabaret'' in 2005. * Patxi Garat (semi-finalist) – participated in the Star Academy Tour *

Morganne Matis Anne Tilloy (born 12 September 1980) is a French actress - and singer - specialized in the french dubbing industry born in Paris. She is the french voice for several TV-series characters. She is the voice for Fiona Gallagher (Emmy Rossum) in '' S ...

– participated in the Star Academy Tour and released debut cd '' Une fille De L'ere'' in 2006 * Lukas Delcourt – participated in the Star Academy Tour – appeared in French drama series ''

Sous le soleil ''Sous le soleil'' (''Under the sun''; ) is a French soap opera broadcast on French major channel TF1 from 1996 to 2008. A spin-off, ''Sous le soleil de Saint-Tropez'' has been broadcast in French channel TMC since 2013. Broadcast It has been a ...

''. * Pierre Bouley – participated in the Star Academy Tour and member of Premix. * Romain Billard – participated in the Star Academy Tour and member of Premix * Amina El Bennouni * Stéphanie Dalmasso – appeared in French series ''Père et Maire''. * Edouard Algayon – participated in the Star Academy Tour (as guitarist), formed the trio Premix with Pierre and Romain, released CD ''Chambre 1512'' which included single "Oui ou Non". Premix split amicably in late 2005. * Anne Thibault * Valérie Deniz De Boccard * Marjorie Condoris * Michaël Sapience * Icaro Da Silva After the highly successful season 2, much was expected of season 3 and the favourites were named at the beginning: Sofia and Michal. As it turned out, both of them made their respective male/female semi finals, joined by Elodie and Patxi respectively. Elodie ended up making it to the finals, where she beat Polish contestant Michal and become the winner of ''Star Academy 3''. Michal will return to the music scene in France in 2007 with his second album ''All Alone with my Gueule''. Sofia ended up releasing her own album ''Mon cabaret'' in 2005.

Season 4

Grégory Lemarchal Grégory Jean-Paul Lemarchal (13 May 1983 – 30 April 2007), known professionally as Grégory Lemarchal, was a French singer who rose to fame by winning the fourth series of the reality television show ''Star Academy (French TV series), Star Aca ...

(winner) – participated in the Star Academy Tour * Lucie Bernardoni (finalist) – participated in the Star Academy Tour * Hoda Nekra (semi-finalist) – participated in the Star Academy Tour * Mathieu Johann (semi-finalist) – participated in the Star Academy Tour * Sofiane Tadjine-Lambert- participated in the Star Academy Tour * Sandy François – participated in the Star Academy Tour * John Eyzen – participated in the Star Academy Tour – came to play the role of Mercutio in the Asia Tour of Roméo et Juliette, de la Haine à l'Amour *

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* Harlem Parmentier – participated in the Star Academy Tour * Enrique Toyos * Radia Bensarsa – participated in the Star Academy Tour * Morgan Auger * Tina Gardinier * Karima Charni * Sebastien Degut * Emilie Ducrot * Gauthier Roubichou * Lennie Season 4 winner Grégory Lemarchal became the first male winner of ''Star Academy'' in France. He released his debut single "

Écris l'histoire "Écris l'histoire" is the debut and most successful single from French singer Grégory Lemarchal. It was released in March 2005 in francophone countries as the first Single (music), single from his album ''Je deviens moi'', where it had a great s ...

" and debut album '' Je deviens moi'' in France in 2005. Grégory also enjoyed success in 2006 with "Même si", a bilingual duet with Lucie Silvas of her song " What You're Made Of". On 30 April 2007, Grégory Lemarchal died of complications due to

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while waiting for a lung transplant.

Season 5

* Magalie Vaé (Winner – Also participated in the Star Academy Tour) *

Jérémy Amelin Jérémy Amelin (born July 1, 1986) is a French recording artist. Best known as finalist of French music TV show '' Star Academy 5''. Biography Amelin was born on July 1, 1986, in Montargis, France, and raised in Montcresson, France. He was ...

(Finalist – Also participated in the Star Academy Tour) * Pascal Maunoury (Semi-finalist – Also participated in the Star Academy Tour) * Ely Breton (Semi-finalist – Also participated in the Star Academy Tour) * Emilie Minatchy (Semi-finalist – Also participated in the Star Academy Tour) * Alexia Palombo (Also participated in the Star Academy Tour) * Jean-Luc Guizonne (Also participated in the Star Academy Tour) * Maud Verdeyen (Also participated in the Star Academy Tour) * Pierre Frischeteau (Also participated in the Star Academy Tour) * Arno Demessine(Also participated in the Star Academy Tour) * Grégoire Bourdin * Laure Ruhland * Jill Vandermeulen * Chloé Boucaud * Mickael Tabury * Moïse Quaresma * Nassim & Neissa Parize Season 5 was notable for the return of some familiar faces – season 1 and 2 directrice Alexia Laroche-Joubert returned in the same role, after which the role was filled in season 3 by Nathalie Andre, and in season 4 by Gerard Louvin. Also back was Raphaelle Ricci as prof of scenic expression. Despite an expanded age limit on participants, there was only one noticeably participant – Jérémy Amelin (18). His popularity grew over the series and he eventually reached the finale where he faced, and lost to, Magalie Vaé. Among the female contestants the early favourite was Emilie, a violinist who originated from the island of Reunion. However, her popularity with the jury was seemingly not shared by the public. In the female semi-final she and fellow student Ely were voted out in favour of Magalie, who had attracted much attention in France because, unlike previous Star Academy participants, she was overweight. In the end, Magalie triumphed on 16 December 2005 and became the fifth Star Academy winner in France. Magalie sold the least CDs by a series winner compared to previous winners Jenifer and Nolwenn. This raises the question of whether the judging should be 100% in the hands of the voting public.

Season 6

Cyril Cinélu Cyril Cinélu, born 23 January 1987 in Lagny-sur-Marne, is a Francophone singer originally from Martinique who won the sixth season of ''Star Academy ''Star Academy'' is a Dutch-developed reality television talent show format that first ai ...

(Winner-Final week 16) * Dominique Fidanza (Second place-Final week 16) *Marina (Eliminated week 15 semi-final) * Cynthia Brown (Eliminated week 15 semi-final) *Ludovic (Eliminated week 14) *Jean-Charles (Eliminated week 13) *Brice (Eliminated week 12) *Gaël (Eliminated week 11) *Elfy (Eliminated week 10) *Nicolas (Eliminated week 9) *David (Eliminated week 8) *Bastien (Eliminated week 7) *

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(Eliminated week 6) *Faustine (Eliminated week 5) *Céline (Eliminated week 4) *Eloisha (Eliminated week 3 *Fafa (Eliminated week 2) *Laurent (Eliminated week 1) All of last year's profs returned this year including directrice Alexia Laroche-Joubert and dance teacher Kamel Ouali, the latter kept French fans guessing regarding his participation up to the last minute, as he remained involved in the popular musical ''Le Roi Soleil''. Nikos Aliagas continued to present the daily updates and weekly "Prime" on Fridays. The focus for this season was expected to shift from traditional songs to the "nouvelle chanson francaise" style made popular by singers like Benabar, Benjamin Biolay and former Star Ac 1 contestant Olivia Ruiz. Contestants Marina and Jean-Charles reflected this new musical style and Marina, in particular, was allowed to sing her own compositions on the "Prime". Gael, whose musical style resembled that of the Gipsy Kings, eventually quit on 13 November, allegedly in relation to the refusal of the producers to allow him to record with the Gipsy Kings, whom his musical style clearly owed an allegiance to. There was also controversy over remarks made by Raphaelle Ricci following the eviction of fan favourite Nicolas Charvillat, suggesting that her fellow "profs" had decided to evict him before he even sang a note. In the end Cyril, the first black person to win ''Star Academy'' or any singing contest in France, triumphed by 67% of the vote over Dominique (33%) on 22 December to become the sixth ''Star Academy'' winner in France. This year was unusual as only seven students went on the tour: Cyril, Dominique, Cynthia, Jean-Charles, Brice, Marina, and Ludovic.

Season 7

Contestants include * Quentin Mosimann (winner) (will also participate in the Tour) *Mathieu (finalist) (will also participate in the Tour) *Claire-Marie (semi-finalist) (will also participate in the Tour) *Bertrand (semi-finalist) (will also participate in the Tour) *Jéremy (will also participate in the Tour) *Lucie (will also participate in the Tour) *Pierre *Alexia *Sevan *Maureen *Antoine *Eva *Claudia *Noémie *Dojima *Yaëlle *Alexandra Maureen, the favorite, walked after 7 weeks. Mathieu had been nominated 8 times over Star Academy 7, but each time was favored by the public to continue. Until finally, improving his show greatly, ending up in the final where Quentin, the favorite of most spectators with 0 nominations, won by the close margin of 52.6% to 47.4% for Mathieu.

Season 8

The eighth season debuted on 19 September 2008. * The students are no longer in the chateau, but in a private hotel in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, located at 12 rue Charlot () The contestants in season 8 are: Top 2 (the finale aired on 19/12/08) – * Mickels Réa (winner) *Alice Raucoules (runner-up) Eliminated (in order of elimination) – *Laure Cappellini (eliminated on 26/09/08) *Gaëtan (eliminated on 3/10/08) * Ana Palomo-Diaz (eliminated on 10/10/08) *Julia Jean-Baptiste (eliminated on 17/10/08) *Harold Haven (eliminated on 24/10/08) *Yvane Beharry (voluntarily withdrew on 31/10/08) *Marilyne Lecomte (eliminated on 7/11/08) *Quentin LeMonnier (eliminated on 14/11/08) * Anissa Stili (eliminated on 21/11/08 – double elimination) *Édouard Privat (eliminated on 21/11/08 – double elimination) *Solène Le Pierres (eliminated on 28/11/08 – quarter-finalist) *Joanna Lagrave (eliminated on 05/12/08 – semi-finalist) *Gautier Riese (eliminated on 12/12/08 – semi-finalist) Alice has been nominated the most times, with five; but was saved by the public each time, with an overwhelming majority above two other nominees. The series also saw a decline in the ratings, as in the premiere week, it has received 5.5 million viewers with 29.6% share (mainly from their competition,

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on M6). This was considerably down from the previous series' 7.1 million viewers (30.7% share).

Season 9

decided to reboot the show after TF1 cancelled it in 2009, due to declining ratings. It began airing again from December 2012. Season 9 contestants: * Daniel, 20, Eliminated – 21 Feb (2013) – Semi-finals versus Laurene * Nancy, 25, Eliminated – 31 Jan (2013) * Sidoine, 23, Eliminated – 14 Feb (2013) – Semi-finals versus Zayra * Romain, 25, Eliminated (quarter finals) – 7 Feb (2013) * Vanina, 23, Eliminated (quarter finals) – 7 Feb (2013) * Tony, 23, Eliminated – 17 Jan (2013) * Mathilde, 20, Eliminated – 10 Jan (2013) * Tad, 21, Eliminated – 20 Dec * Jimmy, 25, Eliminated – 27 Dec * Pauline, 18, Eliminated – 24 Jan (2013) * Zayra, 25, Eliminated – 28 Feb (2013) – Finals versus Laurene * Louis, 21, Eliminated – 3 Jan (2013) * Laurene, 18 – Winner * Manika, 22, Eliminated – 13 Dec Laurene was nominated 2 times and Zayra only once. Zayra received the most number of marks in the history of Star academy, Zayra's and Star academy best mark was 19 out of 20.

Season 10

After a break of ten years from the concept and a fourteen-year break from broadcasting it themselves, TF1 announced a return to ''Star Academy'' in France. The premiere of the tenth season of the show took part on 15 October 2022 on TF1 with the contestants moving into the castle that same evening.

again took up hosting the show, while British singer

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was named the godfather of the programme for this season. Michael Goldman is the show's headmaster. The show had a notable change in the amount of contestants as only thirteen solo acts took part. The 2005

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song " Love Generation" has been used as a generic theme throughout the promotion of the new season. The contestants stay in the Dammarie-lès-Lys's Vives-Eaux castle, which was renovated during summer 2022. Anisha won by a solid margin of 57% to 43% for Enola.

Season 11

For this eleventh season of Star Academy, the candidates are once again staying in the Château des Vives Eaux in Dammarie-les-Lys as was the case during the first seven seasons and the previous one. New this year: a special room, called the "public room", is appearing, to allow the students of the week to answer viewers' questions in a principle close to the "SMS evenings" of the early 2000s. The best student of each bonus, designated by the stage expression teacher, has the opportunity to go there the following Monday. The nominees of the week also have access to defend their place at the castle. The sound theme remains the same as for the previous season, namely " Love Generation" by

, after having already been used for seasons 5 to 7. "Run Baby Run" by Bustafunk, the theme song for the third firsts seasons, is used exceptionally during the 48th daily. Despite rumors of his departure,

confirmed, during a back-to-school press conference on 28 June 2023, the return of Michael Goldman once again as promotion director for the 11th season. The teaching staff remains the same as for the previous season with two changes. Yanis Marshall, dance teacher, gives way to dancer Malika Benjelloun, former choreographer of several international artists such as

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and having also collaborated with the choreographers of singers

and

. Laure Balon, professor of stage expression, is replaced by Cécile Chaduteau, former dancer of Kamel Ouali during the first seasons of the program, former backing vocalist for the singers

and

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, and choreographer of the musical Flashdance – The Musical (2023). The primetime scenes are supported by a co-choreographer, Angelo Recchia.

and

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are the godfather and godmother of this new season, where their portrait is broadcast. A portrait of the candidates is also broadcast. Initially, 16 candidates were to enter on 4 November 2023, but on 30 October 2023, we learned that only 13 candidates will enter for "budgetary reasons". The Star Academy tour is returning this year, entitled Star Academy – Tour 2024. The ticket office opens on 3 November 2023. A daily 15-minute show around this tour, which was initially scheduled to be broadcast on TFX and

+ from 25 March 2024, was canceled at the last minute by the broadcaster and

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due to the pace of the tour, deemed "very intense". Following the bonus dedicated to the tour on 15 December 2023, here are the students who will participate in the tour: Axel, Candice, Djebril, Héléna, Julien, Lénie and Pierre. The concert in

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at the

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on 8 June was broadcast live on

, the official broadcast of Star Academy. The winner is Pierre with 55.6% against Julien with 44.4%. He won 100,000

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s and a contract with

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Season 12

For this twelfth season of ''Star Academy'', the candidates will once again stay in the Château des Vives Eaux located in Dammarie-les-Lys in Seine-et-Marne, as was the case during the first seven seasons and since the tenth season in 2022. The castle will be equipped with 61 cameras which will follow the daily lives of its residents during daily broadcasts and live streams. Jean-Louis Blot, president of

France, reveals that the singing room is changing location to be closer to that of the theater. A foyer was also added for students to practice their music or relax. The design of the bonus stage at Studio 217 has been revised to offer "more spectacular shows". It will be more square and equipped with platforms covered with screens that come out of the ground. A

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was also installed for a better approach to the artists and the public. Finally, a dressing room will be equipped with a camera, which will allow students to speak to their fans in the form of

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between two rehearsals. These videos will be broadcast on the Fan's box on TF1+. For this idea, TF1 declares that it was inspired by Candice, last season's candidate who produced daily vlogs of her adventures during the 2024 tour: "The idea came to us by seeing what Candice did during the tour on

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, and this inspired us to offer them this freedom to tell their feelings before the bonuses" confirms Rémi. For this new season, the godmother of the twelfth season of Star Academy is the French singer and songwriter Clara Luciani. For this twelfth season, Michael Goldman, already director during seasons 10 and 11, retains his status. A fairly drastic change is taking place this year on the faculty side: Adeline Toniutti, singing teacher, gives way to opera singer, actress and teacher at the

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, Sofia Morgavi. Hugues Hamelynck, Belgian actor, director and improviser, succeeds Pierre de Brauer to provide theater classes. The world champion athlete in the

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, takes the place of Joël Bouraïma for sports classes and Fanny Delaigue, singer, dancer and pianist in musical, becomes co-rehearsalist alongside Lucie Bernardoni, succeeding Marlène Schaff; the latter is now in charge of stage expression courses, replacing Cécile Chaduteau. Also new this season, four artists such as

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and the winner of season 11,

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, were designated "exceptional teachers", to offer students private lessons (

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...) in the form of

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. The winner is Marine, she won Star Academy 2024 with a solid margin (65%). She receive 100,000

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and sign a contract with

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References

External links

Homepage of Star Academy

Non official website of ''Star Academy'' in France and Lebanon
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History

Seasons

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

Season 5

Season 6

Season 7

Season 8

Season 9

Season 10

Season 11

Elimination table

Season 12

Elimination table

See also

References

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