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

• S11 wrapped in France with over 4.3m viewers, leading the slot on the global and key demos. S12 returns October 2024
• Returning in 2025 for S3 in French speaking Canada
• A primetime favourite for two decades, Star Academy has travelled to 19 territories worldwide
• TF1 (France) – returning with a brand-new series in 2022, after the 20th Anniversary Specials last year attracted over 4m viewers
• TVA (French Canada) – came back in 2021 after 8 years off air, premiering with a 34.6% share on the 2+ demo (+29% vs slot) and a 33.4% share for 18-34 (+45% vs slot). New season returned in 2022.