The director's chair at Star Academy is vacant, and Laurent Ruquier isn't hiding his interest. With Michael Goldman stepping down after four seasons at the helm of the TF1 talent show, the presenter confirms that succeeding him one day is a prospect that appeals to him. Not for the next season, as his schedule doesn't allow it, but possibly in the future.
"Yes, I'd like that!"
It was during an interview with David Barbet on the show "Censuré " that Laurent Ruquier was asked about the possibility of becoming the director of Star Academy . And the presenter didn't dodge the question. "Yes, I'd love that!" he replied, before explaining why a move to the Dammarie-les-Lys castle wasn't immediately feasible. "In any case, I couldn't do it in the fall since I'll be performing on stage. I can't do a live television show and be on stage at the same time ," Ruquier explained. The presenter is indeed committed to a theater production, which makes his schedule incompatible with the demands of Star Academy , particularly the weekly live shows broadcast on TF1.
Not this year, but Laurent Ruquier is leaving the door wide open.
While he has ruled out applying for the next season, Laurent Ruquier is not closing the door on future seasons. "But perhaps in subsequent years. Yes, it's something that would appeal to me ," he confided in Censuré . This is therefore not an announcement from TF1 nor a formal appointment: Laurent Ruquier is expressing his interest in the position and envisioning himself in this role in the longer term. He himself acknowledges that he is not available for the next season.
Michael Goldman leaves Star Academy after four seasons
This announcement comes as a major change is brewing at the helm of Star Academy . Michael Goldman will not be returning as director for the next season. The music producer has held this position since the show's return to TF1 in 2022. For four consecutive seasons, he guided the various classes, participated in the evaluations, and announced the results and nominations to the students each week. He was also a key figure during the live shows. His departure now requires TF1 and the production team to find a successor to lead the next class.
The name of the next director is still awaited.
The new season is set to begin this fall on TF1, with a new group of contestants, as every year, living at the Château de Dammarie-les-Lys. Several changes are expected in the team surrounding the contestants. The choice of Michael Goldman's successor is one of the major changes this fall. Laurent Ruquier has now publicly added his name to the list of personalities likely to be interested in the role, even though he rules out taking it on this year. At 63, the presenter has extensive experience in television, radio, and live entertainment. After being a familiar face on France 2 for many years, notably with shows like " On n'est pas couché" and " On est en direct ," he now works regularly with TF1, where he participates in shows such as " Mask Singer ." This close relationship with the channel makes his announcement all the more noteworthy. But for the next director of Star Academy , TF1 will have to look elsewhere: Laurent Ruquier is interested, but not available this season.
