(Semi-Finalist - Also participated in the Star Academy Tour) Alexia Palombo (Also participated in the Star Academy Tour) Jean-Luc Guizonne (Also participated in the Star Academy Tour) Maud Verdeyen (Also participated in the Star Academy Tour) Pierre Frischeteau (Also participated in the Star Academy Tour) Arno Demessine(Also participated in the Star Academy Tour) Grégoire Bourdin Laure Ruhland Jill Vandermeulen Chloé Boucaud Mickael Tabury Moïse Quaresma Nassim & Neissa Parize Season 5 was notable for the return of some familiar faces - season 1 and 2 directrice Alexia Laroche-Joubert returned in the same role, after which the role was filled in season 3 by Nathalie Andre, and in season 4 by Gerard Louvin. Also back was Raphaelle Ricci as prof of scenic expression. Despite an expanded age limit on participants, there was only one noticeably participant - Jérémy Amelin (18). His popularity grew over the series and he eventually reached the finale where he faced, and lost to, Magalie Vaé. Among the female contestants the early favourite was Emilie, a violinist who originated from the island of Reunion. However, her popularity with the jury was seemingly not shared by the public. In the female semi final she and fellow student Ely were voted out in favour of Magalie, who had attracted much attention in France because, unlike previous Star Academy participants, she was overweight. In the end, Magalie triumphed on 16.12.2005 and became the fifth Star Academy winner in France. Magalie sold the least CDs by a series winner compared to previous winners Jenifer and Nolwenn. This raises the question of whether the judging should be 100% in the hands of the voting public. Season 6 Cyril Cinélu (Winner-Final week 16) Dominique Fidanza (Second Place-Final week 16) Marina (Eliminated week 15 semi-final) Cynthia Brown (Eliminated week 15 semi-final) Ludovic (Eliminated week 14) Jean-Charles (Eliminated week 13) Brice (Eliminated week 12) Gaël (Eliminated week 11) Elfy (Eliminated week 10) Nicolas (Eliminated week 9) David (Eliminated week 8) Bastien (Eliminated week 7) Judith (Eliminated week 6) Faustine (Eliminated week 5) Céline (Eliminated week 4) Eloisha (Eliminated week 3 Fafa (Eliminated week 2) Laurent (Eliminated week 1) All of last year's profs returned this year including directrice Alexia Laroche-Joubert and dance teacher Kamel Ouali, the latter kept French fans guessing regarding his participation up to the last minute, as he remained involved in the popular musical Le Roi Soleil. Nikos Aliagas continued to present