collapsing. Two on-site technical staff members died in the collapse in the early morning of 26 April 2009. Several contestants were brought to hospital following the disaster, but none of them were in danger. Rustavi 2 subsequently axed the series. In 2011, most Star Academy series outside of Africa and the Middle East were phased out in favor of another musical competition format from Endemol, The Voice. In Europe, many of the series were cancelled as a result of lower ratings and high production costs. In 2017, the series was revived in Spain after six years of absence and Russia after an absence of ten years. Although the Spanish series became a ratings success, the Russian revival became a ratings flop and was not renewed in 2018. During the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Spain was the only country in the world that was producing a season of the show. The contestants were aware of the developments with regards to the pandemic, which led to the show being eventually paused for several months with the contestants sent home. Star Academy around the world There were more than 30 franchises of Star Academy all around the world, with 103 winners. As of 2020, only the Spanish version is still in production. The French-Canadian adaptation (based on the French version) is expected to return in winter 2021. Franchise with a currently airing season Franchise awaiting confirmation Franchise with an unknown status Franchise with an upcoming season Franchise no longer in production Star Academy hymns, official themes Parodies of Star Academy Mexico: Aperración al Triunfo France: StarLoose Academy, Vedette de Star Greece: Super Star Academy Special concerts of Star Academy Eurobest "Gala de los ganadores" (The winners gala) Worldbest See also List of television show franchises American Idol Australian Idol Making the Band Notes and references Notes: Star Academy Television series by Endemol