There are just three days left until the premiere of Star Academy 2026. On October 10, TF1 will launch the new season and introduce the incoming students \u2014 but ahead of that kickoff, the show\u2019s producers revealed some noteworthy developments.<\/p>\n
Star Academy: the 14th season arrives with plenty of changes<\/h2>\n
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This 14th installment of Star Academy brings several fresh elements. First off, Michael Goldman will not serve as director this year; instead, Mosimann \u2014 the winner of season 7 (2007) \u2014 has been chosen to take over. He says he wants to act as an older-brother figure to the contestants while enforcing firm rules. For example, he won\u2019t tolerate tardiness: habitually late students may be summoned to his office. That room, he explained in an interview with T\u00e9l\u00e9-Loisirs, won\u2019t be a stiff, traditional space. \u201cI didn\u2019t want a classic institutional office. I wanted a place where people can come, hang out, sit on a couch, make music, maybe dance. I\u2019m in the middle of decorating; I\u2019ve seen the first photos. It\u2019s modern, contemporary, understated, not too colorful. It\u2019s nice,\u201d he said. The ch\u00e2teau has also been refreshed, featuring, among other additions, a dedicated evaluation room and new decor throughout. On the teaching side, longtime faculty members \u2014 Sofia Morgavi, Papy, Jonathan Jenvrin, Ladji Doucour\u00e9 and Fanny Delaigue \u2014 are joined by Philippine Lavrey, who replaces Lucie Bernardoni, and Lydia Bouchard, who steps in for Marl\u00e8ne Schaff. With all these updates, viewers are even more eager to see what this edition will bring.<\/p>\n
Star Academy: tour dates are already out<\/h2>\n
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Before the season even begins, the production shared great news for longtime fans: as in past years, some contestants will hit the road on the Star Ac Tour, bringing performances to audiences across France. Tickets are already available for purchase. On October 6, the show\u2019s official account announced the schedule and invited followers to comment which city they plan to attend.<\/p>\n
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ANNOUNCEMENT: The #StarAcTour2027 is back on the road. Comment the city where you\u2019ll come see the cast <\/p>\n
\n \u2014 Star Academy (@StarAcademyTF1) October 6, 2026\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Thirty performances are on the calendar, including March 13, 2027 in Brest; April 30 in Grenoble; and June 13 in Bordeaux. There will also be a special show on April 3 to mark the program\u2019s 25th anniversary at the Pl\u00e9nitude Arena. Tickets go on sale starting October 12 at 12:00 PM \u2014 a date fans won\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n
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