As fans tune in for Saturday night entertainment, the latest installment of Star Academy drops this weekend under the direction of new director Quentin Mosimann. Hosted by Nikos Aliagas and Karima Charni, the prime-time broadcast features fifteen remaining contestants vying to succeed Ambre, at the Studio 217 stage in Saint-Denis.
This evening’s broadcast concludes with the elimination of one student, marking another turning point in the competition following Khalil’s departure and Elija’s exit. However, the real test for the remaining hopefuls lies just ahead, as broadcast schedules shift to accommodate international sports.
The Bottom Line
- The upcoming prime-time show is moving from its usual Saturday slot to Friday, November 6, 2026, due to a rugby broadcast.
- Contestants Antoine, Ydriss, and Maud face potential elimination following their evaluation performances on October 28.
- Guest artists Sheryfa Luna, Claudio Capéo, and Marguerite are slated to perform alongside the students this evening.
A Compressed Schedule at Dammarie-les-Lys
Following tonight’s live show, the academic staff and the fifteen contestants aged 18 to 26 face an immediate logistical crunch at the château de Dammarie-les-Lys. The subsequent prime is scheduled six days later, on Friday, November 6, 2026. This deviation from the traditional seven-day cycle occurs because TF1 has dedicated the following Saturday to the France-Fidji rugby match for the Championnat des Nations.
The faculty must now condense a full week of training into a compressed six-day window. Both students and viewers must adapt to this accelerated tempo before returning to standard operations.
High Stakes for Antoine, Ydriss, and Maud
The urgency of the upcoming schedule compounds the pressure currently facing three specific contenders. During evaluations on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Antoine delivered a rendition of Lord Huron’s “The Night We Met”, Ydriss tackled Camille Lellouche’s “Ne me jugez pas”, and Maud performed Danyl’s “J’suis là”.
Those performances ultimately failed to convince the judging panel, landing all three artists in the danger zone for tonight’s elimination. One of them will make their final exit from the competition before the accelerated six-day cycle officially kicks off.
A Stage Shared With Talent Show Veterans
Tonight’s production brings three recognizable figures from past musical competitions onto the Studio 217 stage. The lineup features Sheryfa Luna, who won the fourth season of Popstars in 2007, alongside Claudio Capéo from the fifth season of The Voice in 2016.
They are joined by Marguerite, a participant from the twelfth season of Star Academy in 2024. These appearances offer the current roster examples of career paths following television exposure as they prepare for the tight deadlines ahead.
| Event / Milestone | Date | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly Evaluations | October 28, 2026 | Contestants performed before the faculty, resulting in nominations for Antoine, Ydriss, and Maud. |
| Current Live Prime | October 31, 2026 | Broadcast at 21:10 on TF1, featuring guest artists Sheryfa Luna, Claudio Capéo, and Marguerite. |
| Upcoming Adjusted Prime | November 6, 2026 | Moved to Friday due to the France-Fidji rugby match, shortening the preparation week to six days. |
