The generic of star Academy could resonate again in many homes soon. According to information from ParisianTF1 is preparing to revive this cult show which has revealed many talents over the years.
2001 is a year marked by the launch of the first season of loft story but not only. It is also the one that saw the light of day star Academy. On October 20, Nikos Aliagas, who was then 32 years old, arrived on the set to kick off this program which marked an entire generation. The now famous Jenifer (winner of the first edition), Jean-Pascal Lacoste and Mario Barravecchia were presented to viewers of the first channel. They were able to see them for several weeks sing with great international or French artists and take their lessons at the castle of Dammarie-les-Lys. Without forgetting their love stories, their laughter or their rants.
Faced with the success of the programme, TF1 renewed the star Academy for seven more seasons. Nolwenn Leroy (season 2 in 2002), Elodie Frégé (season 3 in 2003) or even the late Grégory Lemarchal (season 4 in 2004) thus had the opportunity to make an impression and meet Mariah Carey, Céline Dion, Beyoncé or Johnny Hallyday. But after 2008, the show did not make a comeback. NJR12 tried to revive the program in 2012, but it only lasted one season. No doubt the first channel will make a successful comeback.
Because yes, according to information from the Parisian, TF1 intends to relaunch the star Academy in the coming months. A project that would be for the time being “top secret“.”Internally, we just talk about a ‘big thing for the start of the school year‘”, we can read. For its new formula, the production would have taken the decision to keep the fundamentals, namely the dailies with the courses (produced by EndemolShine) and the premiums (by DMLSTV) “but for a short period“.
Still according to our colleagues, the front page would have appealed to Nikos Aliagas for the presentation. “This will keep a mark. It’s the only one to keep. All the cast of teachers should be renewed“said an executive of the private group. The 52-year-old presenter could be accompanied by a co-host for the occasion. Contacted, TF1 does not confirm the information when the signing is imminent.
This news will delight fans of the program who, last fall, were happy with the three special programs produced for the 20th anniversary of the program. Iconic candidates had made the trip to look back on their adventure. Former director Alexia Laroche-Joubert, singing teacher Armande Altaï and choreographer Kamel Ouali were also present.