The MELS studio resounded with the applause of the public, which finally made its return, Sunday, during the third Variety of “Star Académie”. Despite his magnificent voice, Yannick had to say goodbye to his colleagues, at the end of a colorful and emotional evening.
Opening Variété, Marie Carmen, Marie-Denise Pelletier and Joe Bocan united their voices with those of the Academicians for a number that recalled their great successes of the 1990s. “Inventing the earth”, “Starting from scratch”, or even “Between shadow and light” and “All cries the SOS”.
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In danger
Yannick Bissonnette-Powell opened the competition with an intense, but rather static rendition of “Bruises,” by Lewis Capaldi. “You tear my heart out, reacted Guylaine Tremblay at the end of her performance. Your beautiful voice holds all the distress and beauty of the world.”
Mathieu Rheault then moved to the back of the stage to deliver a very personal version of “Dance with me”, by Martine St-Clair. Gregory Charles clarified that the idea and the arrangements were a choice of the Academician.
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Mathieu Rheault
“People don’t know how much Mathieu has a level of vocal agility, added the prof. You have often said that you came to Star Académie to find an artistic identity. It is already there, you already have an identity.
After making Lara Fabian cry during the workshops during the week, Jérémy Plante wanted to move Quebec with his interpretation of “On my shoulder” from the Fringant Cowboys. Successful bet for the Academician who delivered a gently and emotional number. He finally showed the extent of his abilities and his talent.
“I think Jérémy has just shown us that learning is sometimes giving up what we already knew, argued the director. I am convinced that Quebec felt all the emotions that I had this week.
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A varied menu
Launched by Varda Etienne in the style of Musique Plus in the 1990s, the party mix of the great hits of the time made it possible to set up the party, unpretentious with a lot of humor, with Pierre-Yves Lord on the decks. The Academicians lent themselves to the game with a lot of happiness and self-mockery. Damien Robitaille made a small surprise appearance, a nod to his capsules on social networks.
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Damien Robitaille
After the big fun, make way for emotion with the first special request of the season. A camera went to surprise Annie Desgagnés, in L’Isle-aux-Coudres. She received a kidney transplant in 2002 and was able to live an almost normal life, but her health journey has become more complicated in recent years. Waiting for a second kidney transplant, her family wanted to send her a big dose of love through Éloi, Olivier and Marily who sang “Tenir Debout” by Fred Pellerin to her. The most moving moment of the evening.
The members of Clay and Friends then came to light up the studio with their mix of funk, soul and pop. In a summer setting, populated by deckchairs and sandcastles, they swayed to the sounds of “Going up the Coast”, “Que Onda” or even “Bouge ton thang”.
Verdict
At the end of the evening, the public chose to save Jérémy Plante.
The teachers then opted for the Academician “who has an incredible thirst for learning, and who has the ability to evolve in the coming weeks”, announced Guylaine Tremblay, before appointing Mathieu. The latter was in tears. “Thank you very much,” he added. I have never felt so invested in something. You do me good.”
Audrey-Louise Beauséjour, 23, Brossard
Nothing seems to test Audrey-Louise. Since the beginning of the season, she has often found herself in the foreground in the medleys, and she continues to shine with her accuracy, her solidity and her simplicity. During the first medley of the evening, she sang a magnificent duet with Marie-Denise Pelletier on “Tous les cris les SOS”. Later that night, she dazzled at the end of the Party Mix by performing “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now).” At 23, Audrey-Louise already has a huge professional background, from “The Big Court” at the age of 10 to her studies in New York, through her experience with “The Melody of Happiness”. Let’s bet that the young mother of a four-month-old girl should leave her bags for a long time at the Academy.
Edouard Lagacé, 27, Cowansville
After having made his debut at “La Voix”, Édouard Lagacé wanted to live the “Star Académie” experience. Even if he has lived from and for music for many years, he now wants to take another step and become the author of his own songs. In the daily newspaper, this week, Édouard confided that he had finally understood what he was doing in this adventure, and during Variété, he was able to find his place in several medleys and he particularly distinguished himself during his duet with Clay and friends.
Mathieu Rheault, 27, Montreal
Music has always been part of Mathieu Rheault’s life. A member of the Petits Chanteurs de Laval for nearly ten years, he continued his apprenticeship through musical studies in high school, then at Cegep. For a few years, he has been evolving within a group with which he does covers in corporate events. Highly sensitive, Mathieu has amazing vocal skills, but this week he had to show the teachers his ability to stay focused on his performance. They were able to judge that he is a diligent and rigorous student, since he gave them an almost perfect performance.
They continue the adventure
- Sarah-Maude Desgagné, 23, Amos
- Audrey-Louise Beauséjour, 23, Brossard
- Eloi Cummings, 16, Magdalen Islands
- Camélia Zaki, 17, Sherbrooke
- Laurie Déchène, 20, Quebec
- Krystel Mongeau, 25, Sherbrooke
- Marily Dorion, 26, Sherbrooke
- Julien Charbonneau, 23, Montreal
- Edouard Lagacé, 27, Cowansville
- Olivier Bergeron, 20 ans, Kedgwick (N.-B.)
- Sandrine Hébert, 25 years old, Coaticook
Saved by the public
- Jérémy Plante, 25, Lévis
Saved by the teachers
- Mathieu Rheault, 27, Montreal
The daily “Star Académie” is presented, Monday to Thursday, at 7:30 p.m., on TVA.
