Nouvelle Star (season 2)

The second season of the French television series Nouvelle Star on M6 began on 11 February 2004. With season two, the new name was adopted after the programme was known in its inaugural season 1 broadcast from 27 March to 10 July 2003) as À la Recherche de la Nouvelle Star. On the final broadcast on 13 May 2004, the title was won by Steeve Estatof.

Two of the judges, André Manoukian and Dove Attia returned, but judges Varda Kakon and Lionel Florence were replaced by Marianne James and Manu Katché. Benjamin Castaldi continued to host the show for a second season.

In the final, Steeve Estatof was declared winner by public vote, with Julien as runner-up.

Judges

• André Manoukian
• Dove Attia
• Marianne James
• Manu Katché

Contestants

• Steeve Estatof (winner on 13 May 2004)
• Julien Laurence (runner up on 13 May 2004)
• Amel Bent (third, eliminated on 6 May 2004)
• Laura Tabourin (fourth, eliminated 29 April 2004)
• Charles Cattaert (fifth, eliminated 22 April 2004)
• Babeth Lando (sixth, eliminated 15 April 2004)
• Pascal Crisinel (seventh, eliminated 8 April 2004)
• John Zéra (eight, eliminated 1 April 2004)
• Geoffrey Lupart (ninth, eliminated 25 March 2004)
• SimonGad Barbey (tenth, eliminated 17 March 2004)

Amel Bent, third overall established a long-running musical career for herself. The elimination of SimonGad in the first stages created controversy, as he was a great favourite of the judging panel but was eliminated by public vote finishing tenth.

Elimination chart

Series 2 (2004)

External links

• Official site