A lost bullet for Jenifer ? The viewers felt it like this… This Saturday, February 3, 2024, during the final of the star Academy attended by the godmother of the season Vitaa, Nikos Aliagas wanted to thank the singer for her commitment to the Academicians. It is true that since the start of the season, Vitaa has been unanimous, and has established itself as a major asset for the students. Very present at their side, Slimane’s accomplice came to take sports and singing lessons with them, helped them with their rehearsals, and came many times on the bounties. Without much surprise, the singer, in full promotion of her new album Charlotte, was obviously present for the final, which saw the coronation of Pierre Garnier.
During the show, Nikos Aliagas wanted to tell Vitaa all the good things he thought of her, and made a magnificent statement: “As far as I remember, I’ve never seen that.” assured the host, who, in ten seasons that he has hosted, has seen around twenty sponsors. But indeed, all the others cannot compete with the commitment, enthusiasm and generosity of Vitaa. This well-deserved tribute is, however, seen by some as a small slight to Jenifer, who was the first winner of the talent show and godmother of the Academicians in season 4. This season, the young woman only came once on the prime, like Olivia Ruiz and Emma Daumas. On the other hand, Nolwenn Leroy, who came last year for the final, did not wish to return – or was not recalled.
Nearly 20 godparents in 20 years of broadcasting
As a reminder, Florent Pagny was the godfather of the first season, won by Jenifer. In 2002, season 2 won by Nolwenn Leroy was sponsored by students of the first promotion. Season 3, directed by Nathalie André and won by Élodie Frégé, was sponsored by the immense Elton John, which came twice on bonuses. Season 4, sponsored by Gérard Louvin won by Grégory Lemarchal, was co-sponsored by Jenifer And Michel Sardou. Both of them, however, took their role very seriously since they each came 4 times for the bonuses. Season 5, which marked the great return of Alexia Laroche-Joubert, won by Magalie Vaé, had Mariah Carey as a huge godmother. The latter came twice during the season’s bonuses. Season 6, won by Cyril Cinélu, was co-sponsored by Yannick Noah And Lionel Richie, who came four and three times respectively to sing with the students. Season 7, co-directed by Alexia Laroche-Joubert and Raphaëlle Ricci, and won by Quentin Mosimann, was co-sponsored by Kylie Minogue And Celine Dion. Both had come twice. Season 8, won by Mickels Réa and directed by Armande Altaï, was sponsored by Rihanna And Christophe Mae. Season 9, broadcast on NRJ12, was co-sponsored by M. Pokora, Enrique Iglesias and Will.i.am. If M Pokora came to sing three times with the students, Enrique Iglesias And Will.i.am had, however, never come… Season 10, broadcast last year on TF1, was sponsored by Robbie Williamsreplaced this year by James Blunt And Vitaa.