In the lead-up to the finale of *Star Academy*, finalists Marine and Ebony prepare for a captivating showdown. Marine’s admiration for actor Vassili Schneider takes an unexpected turn when influencer Kevin Lalire expresses his affection for her in a humorous Instagram video. With a playful challenge to the show’s producers, he highlights their shared background and makes a case for their compatibility, quickly garnering support from social media followers who encourage Marine to consider him over Vassili.
For several weeks now, Star Academy has captivated audiences with its vibrant performances and heartfelt moments. This Saturday, January 25, marks the culmination of this incredible journey for the final two contenders, Marine and Ebony. These two talented and charming young women are set to face off after a week filled with intense preparation. Although they enjoyed a brief reunion with their former classmates on Monday, the joy was short-lived as they dove into rigorous rehearsals for the grand finale.
An Influencer Steps Up for Marine
This final performance promises to be filled with delightful surprises, and fans are eagerly anticipating a memorable conclusion. Recently, Marine revealed her admiration for actor Vassili Schneider during a candid chat with Charlotte Cardin, the actor’s sister-in-law. However, on Friday, January 24, 2025, a man added a twist to the narrative by publicly expressing his affection for Marine. In a humorous Instagram video, he sent a heartfelt message to the young contestant.
Kevin Lalire, a social media influencer boasting over 100,000 followers on TikTok and 51,000 on Instagram, made waves with a surprising video where he openly professes his admiration for Marine while also playfully challenging the show’s production team. Hailing from Lille, like Marine, he urged TF1 to facilitate a meeting between them or, at the very least, to relay a message: “Is there not a member of the production who can tell her that someone is waiting for her outside?” he quipped, showcasing his quirky humor and self-deprecation. In a lighthearted critique of Marine’s fixation on Vassili, he expressed, “She needs to stop with her Vassili. Please! Vassili this, Vassili that”, while making a comical face.
A Viral Sensation
To win Marine’s heart, Kevin doesn’t shy away from emphasizing their shared roots and, as he claims, their mutual “dad humor.” As the reigning Mister Nord Pas-de-Calais, he even offers to lend her his sash to highlight their compatibility, especially since Marine is an avid fan of beauty pageants. This blend of sincerity and humor quickly caught the attention of social media users, leading to a flood of enthusiastic comments.
When asked if he thought Marine would be interested in grabbing coffee with him, the responses poured in: “Come on Marine, honestly he’s cuter than Vassili ????????”, “Better than Vassili too ???????? come on we believe in it ???? ????”, “Oh, but I love this video, it’s great! And I hope she sees it, the production needs to show it to her! And they need to invite you to the Prime, honestly you’re way more compatible than Vassili❤️” among the multitude of enthusiastic messages left below the video.