Star Academy: Victor on Elimination & Strategic Choice That Could Have Changed Everything

The latest season of Star Academy has crowned its finalists, but not before a bittersweet farewell to Victor, who was eliminated during the semi-final round on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Facing off against Ambre, Victor’s journey on the popular TF1 talent show came to an end just shy of the finale.

Victor’s elimination, while disappointing for his fans, followed a trajectory marked by consistent public support and strong performances throughout the competition. He secured the first immunity of the season and frequently landed in the top three, demonstrating a clear connection with the audience. However, as Victor himself acknowledged, the final stages of the competition are often decided by narrow margins.

“In arriving so far, you realize there’s a public behind us, but you also know it’s decided tightly,” Victor confided, adding praise for his competitor: “Ambre is incredible.” In fact, had the opportunity presented itself, Victor revealed he would have chosen a different opponent for the final showdown.

The path to that decision stemmed from a strategic challenge earlier in the season. When the remaining five contestants – Ambre, Sarah, Bastiaan, Léa, and Victor – faced evaluations, the top performer gained the power to select their semi-final opponent. Sarah emerged victorious and ultimately chose Ambre. Victor, reflecting on the moment, stated, “I think I would have done the opposite of Sarah’s choice.”

Despite not choosing his opponent, Victor expressed gratitude for the extra week spent at the Dammarie-les-Lys château. “I would have wanted to pass earlier to be able to rest more quickly, but I was still aligned with her choice. Spending one more week at the château allowed me to make more connections with incredible artists,” he explained.

That final week proved particularly memorable, as Victor had the opportunity to meet choreographer Léo Walk, an encounter that left a lasting impression. “Oh my God… I fell in love,” he shared, adding with a smile, “He is too beautiful.” Walk was part of the jury for the evaluations, alongside M. Pokora and Vincent Dedienne.

Victor’s journey on Star Academy wasn’t solely defined by performances and challenges. He also distinguished himself through his personality, captivating both the jury and the audience. As Telestar noted, Victor “will have marked the 13th season of Star Academy.”

While his elimination marks the end of his time in the château, Victor leaves with a wealth of experience and fond memories. He entered the competition with a dream of becoming a pop star, and while that dream hasn’t been immediately realized, his time on Star Academy has undoubtedly provided a platform and valuable experience to pursue that goal. His message following the elimination, described as “strong and full of hope” (MSN), suggests a positive outlook as he embarks on the next chapter of his career.

The elimination of Victor followed a prime time show on January 10, 2026, where Léa, Ambre, and Bastiaan competed for a direct place in the semi-final. Léa, Ambre, and Bastiaan each presented performances – singing, theater, and dance, respectively – to win over the teaching staff. Prior to this, Léa had the opportunity to sing alongside M. Pokora, performing his song “Si on disait.” The episode also saw Bastiaan perform a dance to The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights.” it was Anouk who was eliminated on January 10, 2026, with Victor being saved by the public vote.

As of today, February 4, 2026, the remaining finalists prepare for the grand finale of Star Academy, while Victor reflects on his journey and looks towards the future. The competition continues to generate buzz, and fans eagerly await the crowning of the next Star Academy champion.