Star Academy anniversary prime: Zoé wins challenge and Morgan is eliminated
On November 6, 2026, the Star Academy television broadcast on TF1 brought together past winners and current contestants for a special anniversary prime event at Studio 217, moved up to Friday night due to sports programming the following day, as reported by DHnet. For the first time, all winners without exception gathered at Studio 217, as announced by Fanny Delaigue and Philippine Lavrey, while former faculty members Michael Goldman, Raphaëlle Ricci, and Kamel Ouali returned alongside the current teachers.
Stars Open Broadcast with Joint Performances and Future Concert Invites
The milestone broadcast opened with a joint performance of the season one anthem “La Musique” by Nicoletta and the current promotion’s theme “Dans un autre monde” by Céline Dion, according to Soirmag. Jenifer, the show’s earliest winner, kicked off the evening’s duets by performing a Dalida medley of “Salma Ya Salama” and “Laissez-moi danser” alongside academician Isabella, DHnet reported. Jenifer announced she invited Isabella to join her on an upcoming concert date, tying into her upcoming tribute album to Dalida scheduled for release on December 4. Additional pairings featured Magalie Vaé singing “Memory” with Ydriss, Élodie Frégé performing “La Ceinture” alongside Leeloo, and Nolwenn Leroy sharing the stage with Mélina for “Ophélia”. D’autres anciens gagnants ont pris part à l’émission, notamment Mickels Réa, Cyril Cinélu, Laurène Bourvon, Ambre, Marine, et Pierre Garnier. Other pairings included Cyril Cinélu with Kylian on “Goodbye Marylou,” Mickels Réa with Maud on “À ma place,” Laurène Bourvon with Brieuc on “Rêver,” Ambre with Tracy on “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Marine with Noémie on “Tricheur,” and Pierre Garnier with Cameron, while Anisha Jo and Zoé teamed up on “Purple Rain.”
Zoé Wins Top Challenge While Students Eliminate Morgan
Competition continued alongside the anniversary celebrations. Zoé won a three-way top challenge against Tracy and Isabella with her rendition of Serge Lama’s “D’aventures en aventures,” earning six votes and praise from returning voice coach Raphaëlle Ricci, DHnet stated. In the elimination contest, Félix, Morgan, and Amel faced the vote. Félix was saved by the public, and the remaining students voted to eliminate Morgan after a four-week run, according to DHnet.
Students Perform Musical Tribute to Former Winner Grégory Lemarchal
The production dedicated a segment to Grégory Lemarchal, who won the show in 2004 and died in 2007. Current students and director Mosimann performed “Et si tu sens” in tribute to Lemarchal.
