''L’École des stars'' was a French music competition and

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series first broadcast in 2008 with a second series in 2009, both on ''

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'' television station, designed to find great child singers aged 8 to 12 years. Presenter for both seasons was Laurie Cholewa. The winner for the first season was Valentin and for the second season

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Season 1 (2008)

The first season debuted on 11 November 2008 and continued till 16 December 2008. Episodes were broadcast at 20:40 on Tuesdays. There were 50 participants,List of participants 2008 and 2009
(in French) from which ten were selected then five, then the winner. The winner of this series was 11-year-old Valentin. The permanent jury was composed of Nathalie Corré and

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and joined by guest artist / juries that changed from episode to episode including

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and

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. Another participant in the show was Louane.

Season 2 (2009)

The second season of ''L'École des stars'' started on 20 November 2009 and finished on 25 December 2009. Episodes were broadcast at 20:40 on Fridays. There were 32 participants after a national casting in which more than 2000 children applied. From the 32 candidates, ten were selected and then four finalists, then the winner. The winner of this series was the 9-year-old Léo Rispal. The permanent jury was composed of Maureen Dor and Bruno Berberes with invited artist / juries that changed from episode to episode including

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and

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. Guest performing artists were Sliimy, Emmanuel Moire, Rose,

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, La troupe de Mozart and Peps.Jean Marc Morandini: Direct8 - ''L'École des Stars'' revient le 20 novembre en prime
(in French)

References

External links

Official website
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