Star Academy: Kamel Ouali’s hard-hitting tackle which brings together all the students

Academy of Stars: Kamel Ouali’s striking admonition which mobilizes the participants

During the assessment of the apprentice artists of the recognized program “Star Academy” on Tuesday, December 19, Kamel Ouali, joined by Oscar Sisto and Armande Altaï, noted a major change during the evaluation exercise. This situation provoked a stinging remark from the eminent master of choreography towards the television production.

A long-awaited moment on the Web

The current edition of “Star Academy” is a phenomenon that sparks numerous online conversations almost daily. With live access revealing the daily adventures of the candidates via the MyTF1 website, reactions and fiery interactions abound on the networks about the hectic twists and turns of the show. This week in particular, the arrival of former renowned teachers further enlivens the castle of Dammarie-les-Lys. Preceded by Christophe Pinna, the former sports coach, the trio Ouali, Sisto and Altaï burst in to assess the work of the seven remaining students.

A notable divergence in the assessment

Their passage highlighted the fact that the theatrical part was no longer taken into account in the current evaluations of the candidates, an element which surprised and disappointed Kamel Ouali. Despite attempts at mediation by Michael Goldman, one of those responsible for the training, the ex-choreographer did not hide his dissatisfaction.

Students unite behind Kamel Ouali

Witness to the exchange, candidate Djebril relayed the incident to his fellow students, who unanimously aligned themselves behind Kamel Ouali’s opinion. This unanimity around the point of view of the ex-professional could create turmoil within the production which advocates a renewed format.

• Kamel Ouali surprised by the absence of theater in the evaluations
• Shared frustration with the new format
• Michael Goldman’s attempt at conciliation
• A consensus of students with Kamel Ouali

Kamel Ouali’s intervention and the support of the students raise questions about the future of the structure of evaluations in the show. This common position perhaps announces a future change or at least, it underlines the importance of theater in the artistic development of talents within the Star Academy.