Pierre Garnier won the Star Academy on February 3, 2024, securing 55% of the public votes. Marine made a stunning comeback to claim victory on January 25, 2025, with 65% of the votes. Both artists have captivated audiences with their similar musical styles, evident in the parallels between Marine’s debut single “Ma Faute” and Garnier’s “Ceux qu’on était.” Both songs have achieved considerable streaming success, and Garnier expressed his admiration for Marine’s accomplishments during her win.
Pierre Garnier’s Star Academy Victory
On February 3, 2024, Pierre Garnier emerged victorious in the Star Academy, triumphing over Julien Lieb with 55% of the public votes. Throughout the season, he maintained his status as the audience’s favorite, captivating fans with his talent and charisma.
Marine’s Remarkable Comeback
Fast forward to January 25, 2025, Marine secured her win in the singing competition, garnering an impressive 65% of the votes against Ebony’s 35%. Previously, Marine had auditioned for The Voice at a younger age without turning any chairs, but she made an impressive comeback this time around.
Like Pierre, Marine quickly became the public’s darling and has since been busy granting interviews and attending various events. Although she recently returned home, her peace was short-lived as TF1 cameras now follow her journey. In addition to preparing for a nationwide Star Academy tour with fellow contestants, she is also working on her new album. Her debut single, “Ma Faute,” is already making waves, echoing the success of Pierre Garnier’s hit from the previous year.
Similarities Between Ma Faute and Ceux qu’on était
Fans have noticed several intriguing similarities between Marine’s “Ma Faute” and Pierre Garnier’s “Ceux qu’on était.” One of the most striking parallels is the opening notes of both tracks, which many listeners have pointed out as remarkably alike. Social media has been abuzz with comments like, “The intro of the song is almost identical to Pierre’s,” and “I thought the intro of Ceux qu’on était was Marine’s single.”
Additionally, both songs feature a soft musical style that showcases the vocal talents of the artists, emphasizing their emotional depth. The catchy choruses have inspired numerous interpretations online. Lastly, both tracks have achieved significant success upon their releases, with “Ma Faute” amassing over 3 million streams by the end of January, while “Ceux qu’on était” reached an impressive 15 million listens by February 2024.
Pierre Garnier’s Thoughts on Marine’s Success
With Marine’s victory in the Star Academy, she follows in the footsteps of Pierre Garnier, whose career has continued to flourish over the past year. In an interview with Gala magazine, Marine expressed her admiration for Pierre, saying, “I hope to follow in her footsteps because her career is truly incredible. After that, it’s not really pressure because we are different. I just want to do as well as he did.”
Pierre Garnier, who was present at the TF1 studio during Marine’s crowning moment, took to the Star Academy’s Instagram account to congratulate her. He praised the performance, stating, “Bravo, bravo because they put on an incredible show tonight. I am very happy to have participated in that a little bit. It’s a page that turns.” He added, “It’s good, I am no longer the winner of the Star Academy; it’s Marine now.”