# Héléna Bailly success at NRJ Music Awards

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hlna-bailly-success-at-nrj-music-awards
> Updated: 2026-10-23T18:47:02.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

At the 28th NRJ Music Awards in Cannes, former Star Academy contestant Héléna Bailly won the award for Francophone Concert of the Year, defeating nominees such as Céline Dion and Aya Nakamura. Her victory prompted social media debate regarding the voting outcomes.

Following the awards ceremony, Bailly appeared on Star Academy, where she was moved to emotion by a surprise video montage of her time at the academy. During the broadcast, she performed her track ‘Boule au ventre’ alongside student Noémie and noted that she has felt exhausted by her recent professional pace.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Héléna Bailly moved to tears during Star Academy appearance

Singer Héléna Bailly became emotional during a surprise tribute on Star Academy following her recent success at the NRJ Music Awards.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hlna-bailly-moved-to-tears-during-star-academy-appearance

### 2026-10-21: NRJ Music Awards 2026: Angèle cancels appearance as Héléna wins major award

At the 28th NRJ Music Awards in Cannes, singer Angèle cancelled her appearance due to illness, while Star Academy's Héléna won Francophone Concert of the Year over Céline Dion.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nrj-music-awards-2026-hlna-wins-and-angle-is-absent

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