Cameron received a red card from stage expression professor Lydia Bouchard during the Star Academy debrief on Sunday after a struggling performance of Edith Piaf’s “Non, je ne regrette rien” during the Top 5 battle.
Cameron Receives a Red Card After His Performance
- Cameron was handed a red card on TF1+ following his performance of “Non, je ne regrette rien” during the sixth prime’s Top 5 battle won by Mélina.
- Bouchard pointed out pitch issues caused by vocal crutches, noting that technique work is required if he wants to reach the next level.
The Debrief at Dammarie-les-Lys
Following the sixth prime of Star Academy season 14, Sunday morning arrived with its traditional evaluation at the château de Dammarie-les-Lys on November 15, 2026. Following Kylian the previous week, Cameron earned a red card from Lydia Bouchard during the live broadcast on TF1+. The Quebec-born professor expressed disappointment over his delivery of Edith Piaf’s classic track.
“Je pense qu’il faut qu’on se parle”, Bouchard told him after handing over the red card, as reported by 6Medias. The 26-year-old student acknowledged inconsistencies in his portrayal. “Je suis complètement ailleurs”, he admitted.
During the debrief, Lydia Bouchard also made Kylian, Noémie, Ydriss and Brieuc repeat the anthem. She spotted Kylian trying to hide behind the group without singing, forcing him to perform the title solo. Ydriss received a playful and benevolent reminder to wake up despite the early hour.
Cameron Struggled with Technical Hurdles and State of Mind
“La musique ne me parlait déjà pas tellement de base, mais en plus de ça mon état d’esprit ne collait pas du tout, donc mon interprétation est complètement à côté de ce que je voulais raconter”, he said.
Bouchard said that his delivery suffered from flat notes tied to a distinct technical hurdle. “Vocalement, on n’était pas juste parce que tu as des béquilles vocales qui sont des effets un peu déguisés dans l’interprétation, tout ça c’est lié”, she explained to him. She emphasized that mastering his technique remains essential for any future progress.
Microphone Troubles Before the Prime
The difficulties did not start during the debrief. Earlier in the week, Cameron had expressed anxiety regarding his sung-and-danced routine. During the actual prime, a microphone malfunction forced him to restart his performance of “Mad world”, earning a score of 13.9 out of 20.
Host Nikos Aliagas stepped in on stage to steady the nervous candidate. “Ne t’inquiète pas, ça arrive aux plus grands, sur les plus grandes scènes du monde…”, Aliagas told him.
Blue Team Wins Immunity Before Upcoming Team Battles
The competition recently featured team battles where the Blue team of Cameron, Isabella, Maud, Mélina and Zoé won immunity. This left the Red team, composed of Tracy, Amel, Noémie and Leeloo, to face the Yellow team, reuniting Kylian, Brieuc, Félix and Ydriss. Leading up to these challenges, Kylian sought explanations from director Mosimann and expressed fears regarding student votes.
“Moi la seule chose qui me fait peur c’est le vote des élèves”, he said to the director, adding that his sharp personality does not always win everyone over. Mosimann dismissed that mindset, warning him that it could cut his journey short. Kylian later maintained a positive outlook for the prime, stating that the public would make the right choice.
