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.
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S13 in France was particularly strong among young viewers, nearly doubling the slot with a 51% share
400
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The 2026 Star Academy Live Tour spanning 73 shows in Belgium, France and Switzerland, saw over 400,000 spectators
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Returned to Ukrainian screens in September 2026, reaching +1.8M viewers across streaming platform Sweet.tv and YouTube in its first weekend
