Mehdi Eliminated as First Star Academy 2026 Contestant
Dammarie-les-Lys, France - Mehdi has become the first contestant eliminated from Star Academy 2026, following a tense evening of performances and deliberation. Despite being saved by the public, Théo P. faced potential elimination as his fellow Academicians ultimately chose too save Ema, sealing Mehdi’s fate.
the elimination marks a challenging start for the remaining 16 students at the castle of Dammarie-les-Lys. Being the first to leave Star Academy carries a unique weight, as demonstrated by previous first eliminations like Maylis last year, and Louis and Amisse before her. This early departure can significantly impact a contestant’s momentum and future opportunities within the music industry. The remaining students now face a crucial week of evaluations,with the next round scheduled for Monday and Tuesday,perhaps sending three more to the nomination bench.
Following the elimination, the Academicians will undergo their weekly evaluations, beginning with eight students on Monday and the remaining eight on Tuesday. These evaluations, which may include dance or theater assessments, will determine the next three nominees facing potential elimination.
Listeners can continue to follow updates on Star Academy via Public Radio, available at https://stream.webradio.ai/publicradio.