A real-life soap opera, Star Academy takes viewers behind the scenes of the recording industry as twelve aspiring young artists receive training by an expert composer, stylist, media trainer, director and celebrity who all support the students on their quest for stardom. 

At the end of the week, the young contestants show off what they’ve learned in a live performance. A panel of judges and viewer voting determines who stays and who goes until one remains. The eventual winner is awarded a record deal and a passport to fame and stardom. 

Ratings

• S12 in France was the best yet since the reboot for young viewers 15-34, outperforming the slot by +64% with 30.6% share. S13 returns October 2025
• S8 returned to TVA in French Speaking Canada February 2025 with an impressive 1.5m viewers and a 42% share
• Cross platform success in France with 143m views on TF1+, and 1B views on social platforms
• Returned to Greece in 2023 after a 6 year hiatus
• A primetime favourite for two decades, Star Academy has travelled to 18 territories