Last Saturday, the Star Academy offered a bonus rich in emotions, performances, and controversies… Ulysses was once again saved by the public, sealing the fate of Marguerite, who leaves the adventure. This season, it is definitely not good to find yourself facing the young Marseillais, already responsible for the eliminations of Maïa and Maureen during previous broadcasts.
While social networks were ignited, we look back at an evening which divided viewers and sparked a lively debate.
A fiery evening
During the December 28 bonus, Star Academy students had carte blanche to present their performances. As for the nominees, the battle to stay at the castle set the studio on fire. Ulysses, who performed U-Turn (Lili) of Aaron, focused on raw emotion, while Marguerite chose Corps by Yseult, a powerful and introspective piece. Unfortunately, while some applauded the sincerity of her performance, others felt it lacked rhythm. A criticism that weighed heavily on his destiny.
The prime also saw notable collegiate performances, such as the energetic Light the fire by Johnny Hallyday or a daring medley of country songs, with Jolene by Dolly Parton and Cotton Eye Joe from Rednex. If the atmosphere was festive, the elimination of Marguerite left a bitter taste for many spectators.
In terms of audiences, the prime attracted 2.91 million viewers in the first part (15.2% audience share) and 2.48 million in the second part (18.7% audience share). Although these figures remain honorable, TF1 finds itself neck and neck with France 2, which broadcast an episode of “The Floor” hosted by Cyril Féraud.
Team Marguerite vs team Ulysse: social networks are on fire
As soon as the nominees, Marguerite and Ulysse, were announced, social networks were divided into two clans. On Facebook, a poll gave Ulysse the big favorite with 74.8% of the votes, while on X, Marguerite dominated with 56.2%. Fans from both sides spared no effort, increasing calls to vote on TikTok and X. GeneralBecasse noticed this split. Content creator on TikTok, he follows the season and debriefs on his account the daily lives of the students and their performance on the bonuses. For him, there are two distinct audiences, the older, family audience and the younger audience: “A lot of housewives watch the program. Even with the strong mobilization of the youngest, Marguerite had no chance of returning. »
Marguerite, a committed figure in this edition, has generated a wave of support, particularly for her commitment to the LGBTQIA+ cause and her unique artistic universe. Figures like Hoshi have publicly called for support.
“Marguerite is the feat of the season, it’s what TV can produce (rarely) of good. A profile anchored in its time, committed, new. Strong sensitivity, clear artistic desires, crazy charisma,” we could read on strong support. Marguerite’s defeat was met with frustration by her supporters.
Production to order? Theories are flying
For some time now, a theory has been growing on the networks: the two finalists would already be chosen by production. Some Internet users claim that the final will pit Charles and Marine against each other, candidates very appreciated by the teachers and highlighted during the bonuses.
Polls on the popularity ratings of candidates tend to show that this scenario could well become a reality.
On Saturday, during the prime, another point attracted attention. Many viewers noted inconsistencies in the treatment of nominees. One of the most recurring criticisms concerns the attitude of teachers. “This season, the teachers were very discreet in their comments. But there, they suddenly had clear opinions during the performances of the nominees,” notes GeneralBecasse. Others denounce the production edits, deemed unflattering for Marguerite. “Between live and everyday, it’s two different worlds,” he explains.
However, remember that eliminations are based exclusively on votes from the public live, during the prime. The votes are validated by a bailiff.
Marguerite’s promising future
If Marguerite leaves the “Star Academy”, her artistic adventure has only just begun. Artists like Camille Lellouche, Hoshi, and Lucky Love have already expressed interest in collaborating with her. “I feel a lot of serenity. I’ve been working these past few days to tell myself that whatever happens tonight, it’s my path. This is what it takes for me,” she explained following her elimination.
As for Ulysse, he will have to redouble his efforts to prove that he deserves his place in the competition, even though he has just been nominated for a 7th time (following his last place in the dance evaluation rankings). this Monday). If the “Star Academy” continues to fascinate and divide, one thing is certain: the next eliminations promise to be just as explosive.