Marlène Schaff, who spent four years associated with the TF1 talent show Star Academy, has revealed that tensions existed behind the scenes during her tenure. In an interview with Pile Média on Friday, November 13, 2026, the artist confirmed the presence of backstage disagreements but declined to identify the specific individuals involved, stating that those differences now belong to the past. [1]
Schaff's involvement with the program included two seasons as a coach alongside Lucie Bernardoni, followed by a promotion to professor of stage expression. Despite her role in guiding students' artistic progress, she faced significant backlash on social media. In July 2026, speaking to Ciné Télé Revue, she described receiving shameful and defamatory comments, as well as death threats, from individuals unfamiliar with her profession and skills. [1]
The artist officially announced in the summer of 2026 that she would not participate in the fourteenth season of Star Academy, which premiered on October 10. However, she maintains a positive relationship with the production team and expressed openness to a potential return to the castle of Dammarie-les-Lys in France, noting that while the current chapter is closed, the book remains open. Schaff also stated that she has maintained relationships with nearly all of her former teaching colleagues. [1]
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