After the success of the 2024 edition and the victory of Marine, the star academy returns this Saturday, October 18 at 9:10 p.m. for a new season. If Nikos Aliagas returns to the presentation, with Karima Charni in charge of the newspapers and Return to the castleTF1 has decided to bring some new features to the program to continue attracting viewers. Summary of what awaits you.
This year, the production received “close to 20,000 registrations to apply for the star academy“, revealed the president of Endemol France, Jean-Louis Blot, during the program’s launch conference at the end of September.
The latter also confesses to being “very surprised” by the level of the candidates this year. “They are singers, but many are also musicians and for some composers, which is something new,” he said.
Some names of already known students
If we do not yet know the number of candidates who will join the Dammarie-les-Lys castle during the presidential election this Saturday, October 18, some of them have already been revealed to the general public in recent weeks.
Among them, Théo, 24 years old. Called live on NRJ radio on September 19, the young man from Lille was the first to find out that he was going to join the 2025 class of the star academy.
“Holy crap… No…”, reacted the young man, who works as a physiotherapist, confiding, a few minutes later, that he was “having breakfast” when he received the call.
During an exhibition of former students of the Star Ac’ At the Grand Rex in Paris at the end of September, Sarah, a 23-year-old candidate, also revealed herself to the public. On stage, the young woman, who has never taken singing classes but regularly posts covers on TikTok, where more than 750,000 people follow her, sang the title. Hometown Glory of Adela.
“It’s so nice to be here, I love it! I’m so happy, I can’t wait to start this adventure,” he declared on stage. “I’m looking forward to seeing the work I’m going to do this season and what it will bring me.”
Finally, it was Léo, also from Lille, the last candidate for the 2025 season revealed in the preview. The young 24-year-old singer, a fan of pop and rap, appeared in an interview with the Konbini media. He indicates in particular that he began music at the age of 6 thanks to his mother, a piano teacher, and in singing at the age of 16, when he acquired his first guitar.
Partially renewed teaching staff
After Clara Luciani in 2024, the new promotion of the star academy you will be able to count on the British artist this year Ed Sheeran and the Canadian singer Charlotte Cardin who will serve as godfather and godmother of the show. The two artists will also be honored with two unique awards.
Many changes are expected in the teaching field. If Michael Goldman remains as principal, other iconic faces of the faculty will be replaced this year. Malika Benjelloun, the crazy and energetic dance teacher, appreciated by viewers and students, gives way to Jonathan Jenvrin.
This choreographer, discovered by Kamel Ouali (former dance teacher of the ac star‘, editor’s note) at the age of 12 he collaborated with many international stars such as Rihanna, Dua Lipa, Kylie Minogue and Kesha. He also worked on Margaret Qualley’s dance sequences in the film. The substance By Coralie Fargeat.
After the Belgian Hugues Hamelynck, the new season of star academy He will also welcome a new drama teacher, director Alain Degois (known as Papy), former director of the Déclic Théâtre de Trappes company, outside Paris, where Jamel Debbouze flourished in the early 1990s.
Another novelty this year, the students of the star academy They will have to add English lessons to their schedule, but we still don’t know the name of the person who will provide them.
Finally, Sofia Morgavi (singing teacher), Ladji Doucouré (sports teacher), Marlène Schaff (stage expression teacher), as well as rehearsal teachers Lucie Bernardoni and Fanny Delaigue retain their positions.
Work in the castle and on the bonus plateau.
The castle of Dammarie-les-Lys will also evolve. According to Le Parisien, work has been done to decorate the building with a new recording studio. The principal’s office, where students could confide and share their thoughts and questions in previous seasons, will return.
Another unexpected return: that of Starman. The little man who appeared in the first seasons of the star academy It will be present this season in the parade logo but also in derived products (t-shirts, sweaters, bags, caps, etc.).
The main platform will also benefit from several improvements. Starting with the increase in screens and the installation of a proscenium that connects the stage with the teachers’ offices. Accommodations that will help scholars achieve the best possible performance each week.
As in previous years, each bonus will have a theme in addition to its recurring events. After the collegiate anthem, each evening will open with the performance of the best student of the week in the evaluations.
We will also find a song-dance scene, directed by Jonathan Jenvrin. The nominees will also be entitled to a medley of covers to try to save their place in the castle.
With all these new features, TF1 hopes to confirm the success of the previous edition, followed by more than 3.5 million viewers on average every Saturday. It remains to be seen who, among the new academics, will succeed Marine and manage to win the hearts of the public and the jury. Verdict to follow this Saturday, October 18 on TF1.
Source: BFM TV
