Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Ebony Advances to Star Academy Finale in Historic Showdown

Ebony's powerful performances secured her a place in the finale, marking the first time two Black contestants faced off in a Star Academy semi-final.

  • Ebony defeated Franck in a closely watched semi-final, earning a spot in the Star Academy finale against Marine next Saturday.
  • The semi-final featured a historic moment as two Black contestants competed at this stage for the first time in the show's history.
  • Ebony's standout performances included a duet with Youssou N’Dour on '7 Seconds' and a powerful solo of 'Ne me jugez pas,' addressing personal struggles with online harassment.
  • Franck impressed with his emotional rendition of Charles Aznavour's 'Comme ils disent' but fell short against Ebony's vocal and stage dominance.
  • The finale will feature a 100% female lineup, with Ebony and Marine set to compete for the Star Academy title next week.
Hero image