Star Academy 2026: New season begins with first evaluations

The 14th season of Star Academy has launched, introducing 17 new students at the Dammarie-les-Lys castle. Director Mosimann has announced the theme for the first round of evaluations, titled ‘Se mettre en valeur’ (Showcasing oneself), scheduled for Tuesday morning.

For these initial assessments, students must select one song from a list of 20 imposed tracks. They are encouraged to demonstrate creativity and artistic identity, with the option to use instruments. Following the evaluations, teachers will nominate three students; one will be saved by the public, one by their peers, and the third will be eliminated.

The new cohort includes Belgian representation, notably Brieuc, an 18-year-old from Walloon Brabant and former participant in The Voice Kids Belgium, and Leeloo, a 24-year-old Franco-Belgian resident of Brussels.