Star Academy 2026: A Student Leaves the Show

Star Academy, one of France's longest-running reality TV competitions, continued its 2026 season with another instalment of its daily programme on October 23, 2026. Known as the "quotidienne," this twelfth episode gave viewers an inside look at the students' ongoing training as singers and performers within the show's famous residential school.

The daily episode preceded the week's main event: a live prime broadcast on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The prime is the central weekly show in which one contestant is eliminated, determined largely by audience votes cast during and after the broadcast.

Ahead of this week's elimination, three students—Brieuc, Elija, and Zoé—found themselves in the bottom tier of the competition, placing them at risk of departure. Under the show's format, the public vote ultimately decides which of the at-risk contestants is saved and allowed to continue.

In anticipation of the result, a poll was conducted to gauge public sentiment regarding which of the three students viewers were most likely to save. Such surveys, while not official results, often provide an early indication of how the audience is leaning before votes are finalised.

Star Academy has built a loyal fanbase in France since its original launch, with each season reviving intense public interest in the students' progress, their performances, and the weekly suspense surrounding eliminations. The show's format, which combines daily behind-the-scenes content with high-stakes live performances, has helped sustain its popularity across multiple seasons.

As the 2026 edition progresses, competition among remaining students is expected to intensify, with audience engagement—through voting and online discussion—continuing to play a central role in shaping each week's outcome. The identity of the student eliminated during Saturday's prime, and the fate of Brieuc, Elija, and Zoé specifically, depended on the final results of the public vote.