Vianney Announces Birth of Second Child and Star Academy Role

French singer Vianney has welcomed his second child, a baby girl named Rita, born on September 14, 2026, with his partner, cellist Catherine Robert. Alongside the family news, the artist announced he will serve as the parrain for the fourteenth season of the reality television talent show Star Academy.

The birth announcement came directly from the artist while he was still at the maternity ward, with the 35-year-old singer initially revealing his presence at the hospital on Monday, September 14, 2026, on his Instagram account before sharing further details. The couple shares a blended family that includes Catherine Robert’s daughter from a previous relationship—whom Vianney sings about in his 2020 track “Beau-papa”—and their young son Edgar, born in October 2021.

Sharing Family Life and Career Updates on Instagram

On October 4, 2026, Vianney posted a carousel of images on Instagram summarizing his recent weeks. The photos featured him holding newborn Rita inside a wooden cabin he spent months building, followed by a picture of Catherine Robert holding the infant at a restaurant.

The singer’s social media update also detailed a range of personal and professional activities. Another image showed a selfie in a mirror with a message welcoming him to the Mama Shelter hotel in Rennes, featuring the text Mama pense qu’un moment de détente est mérité ! and Bienvenue au Mama Rennes. Nous espérons que vous passerez un bon moment parmi nous ! Le Mama gang.

Taking on the Star Academy Parrain Role

Vianney’s new arrival coincides with his preparation for television appearances. He is set to act as the parrain for the fourteenth season of Star Academy, which launches with its opening prime-time episode on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The new student cohort will move into the Château de Dammarie-les-Lys on the day of the broadcast.

He added that he would be à fond while noting that d’ici là se dresse la plus belle priorité du monde. Une joie à la fois ! In the comments section of his social media post, he apologized to production teams who might have preferred a more theatrical reveal, writing, Je m’étais engagé auprès des équipes pour partager l’info aujourd’hui ! Mais je crois qu’ils espéraient un truc plus spectaculaire, noting that welcoming a child remained his primary focus.

Public Figures Welcome Vianney Before Star Academy Launch

Public figures responded quickly to the dual announcements. Nikos Aliagas commented, Welcome bro et félicitations, while Fanny Delaigue welcomed him to the TF1 show, and Karima Charni wrote, Félicitations Vianney et bienvenue dans ta nouvelle maison.

With the arrival of Rita and the launch of the fourteenth season of Star Academy on October 10, 2026, the artist balances his family life with public television appearances as the show’s new promotional cycle begins.