Fans of *Star Academy* were thrilled by a special Friday episode featuring emotional eliminations and impressive performances. Noah faced elimination after a lackluster rendition, while Marguerite earned immunity with her captivating show. The episode included classic hits and a controversial Beyoncé medley, which drew criticism from expression teacher Marlène Schaff. Despite the feedback, she encouraged teamwork and growth. Looking forward, Julien Doré will join the students for the next prime, coinciding with his new album release.
Exciting Developments in *Star Academy*’s Latest Prime
Fans of *Star Academy* were treated to a thrilling episode that aired a day earlier on Friday, November 8, instead of its usual Saturday slot, due to a sports event on *TF1*. This change delighted viewers, especially those who expressed disappointment in the previous live show featuring performances by Patrick Fiori, Hoshi, and Hatik. Many considered this latest prime to be the best of season 12, which kicked off last month. However, the line-up of guests raised some eyebrows, particularly with *Clara Luciani* as the godmother announcing *Philippe Katerine*, *Lucky Love*, and *Thomas Dutronc*, followed by the controversial addition of *Vitaa*, which sparked mixed reactions among fans.
Emotional Eliminations and Stellar Performances
As the evening concluded, it was *Noah* who faced elimination, finding himself on the chopping block alongside *Ulysse* and *Maureen*, who were spared by their peers and the audience. *Noah* struggled to impress with his rendition of *Lose Control* by Teddy Swims, while *Marguerite* captivated the audience with her performance of *Message personnel* by Françoise Hardy, earning her immunity.
Viewers also enjoyed live performances of classic hits, including *Le chanteur* by Daniel Balavoine (Julie), *Et dans 150 ans* by Raphaël (Ulysse), and *Tout pour moi* by Clara Luciani (Franck). A medley of Beyoncé’s hits, featuring *Halo* and *Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)*, was tackled by *Marine*, *Ebony*, *Marguerite*, *Maïa*, *Emma*, and *Julie*. However, this rendition did not sit well with the expression teacher, *Marlène Schaff*, who voiced her disappointment during the debrief on Sunday, November 10, alongside *Julien Doré*. She expressed her frustration candidly, stating, *’Honestly? It was a fairground.’* Her stern feedback left the students stunned but spurred them to defend their efforts.
*Marlène Schaff* emphasized the importance of teamwork, urging the students to support one another. Despite the harsh criticism, she acknowledged that mistakes are part of the learning process, assuring them that future performances could improve. Meanwhile, *Julien Doré* seemed visibly uneasy with the critiques directed at the students, prompting discussions among viewers about the apparent tension between him and *Marlène*. Clarifying his stance on social media, he expressed his admiration for *Marlène* and lightheartedly addressed his own misunderstandings during the performance critiques.
Looking ahead, *Julien Doré* will accompany the students to the castle of Dammarie-lès-Lys for the upcoming prime. This collaboration is set to coincide with the release of his new album *Imposteur*, showcasing covers of beloved tracks from various artists. With his recent success and admiration for a record-breaking artist, the excitement for the upcoming episodes is palpable.