Grégory Lemarchal: a unique Star Academy candidate
For years, Star Academy was the flagship program of TF1, the ancestor of The Voice, in a way. Every day, viewers followed the daily, in which they saw the academicians in their castle. And every Friday, a spectacular bonus was organized. Many stars came to share songs with the apprentice singers: Jenifer Beyoncé, Céline Dion, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Johnny Hallyday, Serge Lama, Lenny Kravtiz…
Some candidates have since managed to have a successful career in songwhether they won or not. Jenifer, Nolwenn Leroy, Olivia Ruiz, Elodie Frégé … So many young women who made themselves known on television when they were all young and have had a great career.
But one candidate stands out. A candidate who left his mark on the show. And this candidate is Grégory Lemarchal. He made himself known to viewers during season 4 and from the presentation bonus, the winner seemed to have found everything. In his trio with Sofiane and Radia, all eyes were on him, so much so that the other candidates knew, from day one, that they had no chance, as Francesca Antoniotti confided a few months ago.
A tragic fate for the singer with the angel voice
From its presentation, the singer announced to viewers that he was suffering from an unknown disease, cystic fibrosis. This genetic disease causes serious damage to several organs, including the lungs and pancreas. But armed with exemplary courage and unfailing determination, Grégory Lemarchal managed to keep up with the sustained rhythm imposed by the singing school.
Not only did he go to classes every day, prepare his evaluations, learn the songs on a daily basis, but in addition, he answered present every Friday. It is as if his illness vanishes when he is singing. He will have had the incredible honor of sharing duets with many stars, and the one with Jenifer has resurfaced on social networks.
A moving duet with Jenifer at Star Academy
Each year, as a former winner and successful singer, Jenifer returned to Star Academy to share beautiful moments with the new academicians. Grégory Lemarchal therefore had the chance to sing with her Give me time. A song with lyrics that echo Grégory’s illness, and that make this moment even more moving.
And if it goes back several years, Internet users are still very moved. The video of this duo is indeed the buzz on social networks like Tik Tok, Instagram and Twitter. The absence of Grégory Lemarchal, who died in 2007, still seems so strong for his fans who still mourn the singer with the voice so beautiful and unique. Grégory had, a few months ago, made the headlines again since a biopic on TF1 was broadcast, and came back on his journey.
Jenifer: A film that shows Grégory’s daily life with illness and success
If the life of Grégory Lemarchal ended in a very sad way, it is nonetheless an incredible subject for a fictional film. Not only does this pay tribute to the French singer, but also to publicize the disease. Because the film, soberly titled Why i live (in homage to the song SOS a landowner in distress which he had masterfully interpreted at Star Academy) looks back in detail on Grégory’s daily life.
Viewers were able to learn more about the singer, his life, and see how important music was to him. Vitale could even say some, as he managed to find the strength in himself not to disappoint his fans.
They can, thanks to the internet, remember their favorite singer forever. Many videos of the singer indeed exist, which allows them to take a leap into the past, and to remember the beautiful moments he gave us., like this sublime duet with Jenifer that has resurfaced.
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