Vianney, a well-known French singer, has been named the mentor for the next season of Star Academy, a popular French talent show. The new season is set to begin on October 10. Vianney made the announcement on Instagram, where he also shared that he is currently in the maternity ward, awaiting the arrival of his child. "I would have liked to be more creative in the format to tell you this, but my mind is elsewhere because I am writing this from the maternity ward," he said. "I want to tell you that I will have the great pleasure of mentoring the new cohort of Star Academy." The upcoming season of Star Academy will bring new faces to the show. Mosimann, a Franco-Swiss DJ and former winner of the talent show, has been appointed as the director of the castle, succeeding producer Michael Goldman, who is the son of famous composer Jean-Jacques Goldman. Mosimann shared her thoughts on the change during an interview on Quotidien. "It was the time to complete the loop," she said. "I arrived with dreams, and I left with a profession. People tend to forget that 'Star Ac' is a real school with real teachers." Lucie Bernardoni, a contestant from season 4 who had been acting as a coach since the show's return in 2022, announced last week that she would not be present in the next season. Similarly, Marlène Schaff, a former coach and drama expression professor, will also not be returning for the new season. These changes mark a new chapter for the show as it continues to evolve its format and team. Vianney also revealed that he will be the godfather of the new cast for the 14th season of Star Academy, a role that he shared with fans while still in the maternity ward. This announcement highlights the personal and professional milestones that are shaping the upcoming season, which is expected to begin in October.