Emotions Ran High This Week Inside Star Academy as Contestant Marine Struggled During Craft Activities
This past week at the Star Academy, emotions were at the forefront as contestants prepared for the upcoming performances and handled the pressures of competition. Among them, Marine, 24, showcased her vulnerability through her emotional breakdown during a salt dough crafting session.
On December 27, as some students practiced for their performance, Marine and others participated in the hands-on activity at the castle. While her fellow contestants, Ulysse, Marguerite, Franck, and Ebony, seemed to relish the creative moment, Marine quickly found herself overwhelmed, leading to tears and frustration.
"I’m so bad at this, it’s depressing! It looks awful! I can’t do it; it’s terrible!" exclaimed Marine, visibly upset with her creation. Despite Marguerite’s attempts to console her, saying, "Your piece looks good, don’t worry, it will be beautiful after baking," Marine’s spirits did not lift, and she grew more despondent. After her piece came out of the oven and started to soften, she lamented, "It’s melting!"
This emotional turmoil did not go unnoticed by other contestants. Ulysse, usually laid-back, was increasingly irritated by Marine's reactions. He couldn’t help but exclaim, "Are you going to cry again? I can’t take it anymore!" highlighting the tension building within the space as stress levels continued to rise.
Meanwhile, the atmosphere at the academy shifted as it became the students’ turn to host the show on December 28, allowing them to select duos and dictate the evening's performances. Marguerite and Ulysse were poised for elimination, adding another layer of pressure to their situation as the audience awaited to see who would be leaving the competition.
This culminated from events earlier in the week when families visited on December 25, bringing tears (of joy) but also amplifying insecurities and pressures among the contestants. Marine and Ulysse, who have often been seen as partners, performed “Come What May” from Moulin Rouge, showcasing their vocal chemistry but also exposing Ulysse's struggles, which were magnified by the family visit.
Marine's quirky mannerisms during crafts, particularly her tendency to kiss the dough, were also noted. Ebony found amusement in the antics, but Ulysse was clearly less amused, remarking, "She’s quite odd," which exemplifies the complex dynamics at play within the group.
While the students managed to bring joy and creativity to their tasks, Marine's fluctuated emotional state continued to raise eyebrows among her peers. This was especially evident during rehearsals leading up to their performances, where artistic expression met personal challenges.
With performances scheduled to highlight both individual talents and collaborations, the stakes were high. The guests slated for the evening included popular artists who would join the contestants on stage, allowing Marine and her peers to shine but also increasing the pressure significantly.
Star Academy’s December 28 episode marks the culmination of the week’s events, as viewers anticipate the results of the public vote which will shape the contestants' futures. The contestants' choices shaped the show’s artistic direction, demonstrating their growth and engagement within the program.
For Marine, this week signifies not just individual struggles, but also captures the essence of camaraderie, rivalry, and the emotional rollercoaster synonymous with competitive environments like Star Academy.
At the heart of it all, Marine's experiences remind us of the vulnerability inherent to creativity and performance. Whether through tears during salt dough activities or shared joys during song rehearsals, this week left no shortage of emotional moments standing out as highlights of the Star Academy's latest chapter, demonstrating the theses of growth and resilience wrapped up within each contestant’s artistic endeavors.
