Star Academy has returned for its twelfth season on TF1, featuring fifteen contestants vying for success in the music industry. The recent elimination of Noah, who performed “Lose Control,” evoked an emotional response from viewers and the show’s godmother, Clara Luciani. While Noah departed, Ulysse survived the week, and the contestants continue to aspire to the achievements of last season’s winner, Pierre Garnier, who has been thriving in his music career.
Star Academy Returns to TF1: A New Season of Dreams
Over a month ago, the beloved *Star Academy* made its exciting comeback on TF1 for its twelfth season. Fifteen contestants have taken up residence in the castle of Dammarie-les-Lys, captivating audiences on France’s leading channel. Among these hopefuls, some, such as Ulysse, Franck, and Ebony, have immediately captured attention, while others are working hard to find their footing. Each contestant dreams of achieving a career as remarkable as Pierre Garnier’s, the winner from the previous season, who is currently enjoying immense success.
Pierre Garnier recently shone at the *NRJ Music Awards*, where he took home two prestigious awards: Francophone Revelation of the Year and Francophone Song of the Year for his hit “Ceux qu’on était.” His accolades didn’t stop there; he was also honored as Best French Artist at the recent *MTV European Music Awards*. This success serves as an inspiring benchmark for the current contestants, who aspire to follow in his footsteps. However, the competition is fierce, and each week, one contestant must leave the castle. This week, Noah, Ulysse, and Maureen found themselves facing elimination during the live show on Friday, November 8, 2024.
Noah’s Emotional Departure from Star Academy
In a heart-wrenching conclusion to an emotionally charged evening, which even brought tears from this season’s godmother, Clara Luciani, young Noah had to exit the competition. Despite his valiant effort to secure his spot by performing “Lose Control” by Teddy Swims, he ultimately did not win the favor of the viewing audience. While there was a notable connection forming between him and Maïa, fans noted, the twenty-year-old was ultimately not saved by his fellow contestants, with Maureen receiving the support instead. Ulysse, however, managed to garner public support and was spared from elimination.
After his departure, Noah made appearances in interviews to share his experiences from *Star Academy*. He joined Yann Barthès on the show *Quotidien* on Monday, November 11, 2024, where he reflected on his journey. The lively host took the opportunity to revisit a segment from a few nights prior when Maïa jokingly asked her fellow contestants when the production would turn off the lights. Marine teased Maïa with playful questions, to which Maïa blushed and requested they stop, confirming, “Not tonight,” when asked if she had plans.
Noah took the chance to clarify the context behind that particular moment, expressing, “To explain it simply, when the cameras are off, we often engage in casual conversations, discussing our day and how everyone is feeling.” He added that on that particular night, everyone was tired and decided to turn in early. However, his explanations seemed to leave some viewers and commentators unconvinced during that episode of *Quotidien*.