The 14th season of Star Academy, scheduled to debut on TF1 on October 10, 2026, has announced the names of its new contestants. The participants for this upcoming edition include Amel, Antoine, Brieuc, Cameron, Elija, Félix, Isabella, Khalil, Kylian, Leeloo, Maud, Mélina, Morgan, Noémie, Tracy, Ydriss, and Zoé. Although the names of the new contestants have now been made public, the show's official Instagram account noted that viewers will have to wait until the premiere to hear their voices and see their faces for the first time. The identities of the new director and teaching staff were revealed several weeks ago, but the contestants' names remained a secret until now. This delay in revealing the contestants' identities is a common strategy used by reality television shows to build anticipation and excitement among their audience. The announcement of the contestants' names is expected to generate significant interest among fans of Star Academy. The show has been a popular platform for discovering new talent in the music industry for many years, and each new season brings fresh faces and high expectations from viewers. With the premiere date fast approaching, fans are already looking forward to the performances and challenges that the new contestants will face. The show's producers have promised an exciting and dynamic season, and the release of the contestant names is just the beginning of the countdown to the start of the competition.