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Ambre Wins ‘Star Academy’ Semi-Final to Face Léa in Next Week’s Final

A public vote during a near three-hour live broadcast at Studio 217 sent the season’s youngest contestant through.

Overview

  • The Jan. 31 live semi-final pitted Ambre, 18, against Victor for the second spot in the final.
  • Viewers selected Ambre in the on-air vote, with host Nikos Aliagas announcing the result after voting closed.
  • The show unfolded over multiple solos, duets and staged tableaux during an almost three-hour prime-time broadcast.
  • Guest turns included Ambre with Christophe Maé on “Casting,” Victor with Mentissa on “Le bruit du silence,” and appearances by Bilal Hassani, Sofiane Pamart and violinist Esther Abrami.
  • Victor exited after a well-received run that emphasized his theatrical, visually driven artistry, while Ambre advanced to join Léa in next week’s final on TF1 and TF1+.