And yet, everything seemed to suggest that the young man from Nice wouldn’t leave the Star Academy 7 adventure so soon. What happened?
Looking back at the facts that predestined Pierre to go on tour:
At 26, Pierre entered the Dammarie-lès-Lys chateau as one enters a dream. From the second prime, he put on a show with Celine Dion. What energy!
Wisely and emotionally, he shared “Four Notes” with Patrick Fiori. The two voices matched perfectly. Romantic, he sang “Mon Coeur Te Dit Je T’aime” with Frédéric François. Playfully, he played Lolita with Alizée. Competitive and showman-like, he did it with Boys II Men. Comfortably, he handled Italian and Spanish with Eros Ramazzotti and Ricky Martin.
Quickly, Maureen and Pierre positioned themselves as the group leaders, motivating the troops, soothing sorrows, and launching new ideas every day; they were found painting “La Vie en Rose” on a prime: Another great moment.
At prime 5, Pierre faced a challenge: on set, and live, he had the privilege to sing “Con te Partirò” with Andrea Bocelli. A challenge? Yes, because this sublime song is far from his usual repertoire. Would he succeed? Behind the small screen, viewers from the Côte d’Azur held their breath until the last note… and Pierre rose to this new challenge. Oh, certainly he wasn’t Bocelli, as only Andrea can be Bocelli. Next challenge, singing Brel with Florent Pagny: Here too, without mistake!
Admittedly, there was a flop: a flop during his rendition of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” but “it must be understood that Queen’s song can only be tamed by one man and unfortunately, he has left us: Freddie Mercury, the most beautiful voice in rock,” as written by elgringooo.fr Pierre nonetheless returned to the chateau with a respectable 12.7.
During prime 9, Pierre amazed the jury who gave him 17.3. Everyone was stunned by his duet with Josh Groban “You Raise Me Up”. Bravo Pierre, the emotion came through this time!
During the tribute to Grégory Lemarchal, Pierre performed two moving duets with Nolwenn Leroy and Julie Zenatti.
At prime 7, Pierre realized his dream: he sang with Maurane. An “Hymn to Love” for this “creative singer”!
Finally, his ultimate duo on the Star Academy stage, he did it with Laura Pausini.
Yes, Pierre has sung with the greatest and all the song styles that weren’t necessarily suited to his musical repertoire. Has he ever sung his style of music even once?
Let’s not forget that Pierre has always been in the Top 5 of this vintage of the Star Academy.
Pierre, like a flower, has blossomed. Generous, simple, available, attentive, Pierre was the perfect student. Remember the evaluation where the academy members had to be in mismatch with themselves. Who succeeded the best in this performance?
So, when last Friday, January 12, Nikos announced that Pierre would not be part of the tour, those who supported him were dumbfounded. Raphaelle Ricci was even seen leaving her place momentarily. Him, who had only praise from his teachers, him who adapted to all music styles! Yes, but here’s the thing, the public vote is king, it alone decides.
After the announcement, messages of support were sent to Pierre: messages from all four corners of France but also from Brussels, Algiers, Portugal, Budapest, and Morocco. The general feeling of frustration dissipated with the announcement of the results.
We contacted Pierre’s family who couldn’t believe this wave of generosity, this enthusiasm for the young man from Nice: “We thank all the people who have supported and are supporting him. Thank you for your encouragement.”
On the net, a petition is circulating “For Pierre to join the tour.”
Link to the petition: PETITION
Regarding Raphaëlle: She announced during the live debrief on Saturday night: “I will use my big mouth to get Pierre back on the tour.” She did not appreciate the public’s stance on the votes and that, as a result, Pierre would not be on the tour. She finds it unfair.
And Pierre in all this? Pierre remained serene and smiling at the announcement of the results. He is happy to have had such an experience. “Winning or losing is not the most important thing,” he said at a conference at Nice Matin “For me, this is just the beginning…”
Nice-Premium wishes Pierre a successful musical journey.
