Star Academy: the show has upset the finances of Elodie Frégé!
She may have won the Star Academy, this victory has not only had positive consequences for Elodie Frégé. And that’s why…
Behind the rhinestones and fame, it’s not always rosy. This is what Elodie Frégé tells us who still owes a lot of money to her record company after her victory at Star Academy… MCE TV tells you everything from A to Z.
Her victory at Star Academy leaves her on the straw
Twenty and after winning the Star Academy, Elodie Frégé’s victory remains in everyone’s memory. Since that time, the young woman has kept the fact of the road. A nice route too. As much in the song, as in the cinema.
But the life of a star also has its downside. The one who does not want to participate in Dancing with the Stars 9 life is not as rosy as she would have hoped. And this, because of a promise made twenty years ago…
Indeed, some of you remember, in 2003, Elodie Frégé left winner of the Star Academy competition. So very friendly at the time with Michal, the young woman had decided to share with him half of her winnings.
Or a million euros to be divided in two. A very nice gesture, but which was not without consequences for the pretty blonde. Because this sum was in reality an advance on the receipts which were to generate its album.
But unfortunately for her, the sales of her first record did not allow her to take shelter. Back thenthe record sold 200,000 copies. Too little to repay this famous advance.
Since, Gian Marco’s company still owes money to his record company, Universal. Guest of the Counter-addictions podcast this week, the former Star Academy candidate does not regret anything.
Elodie Frégé has no regrets
“I split my price, the contract with Universal, so the advance on royalties was split in two. And I’m delighted. I am delighted to have been able to offer this gift to this precious being that is Michal Kwiatkowski”she said.
“We are talking about 500,000 euros in advance. Michal, he didn’t make a record right after Star Academy. This money was his since he didn’t have to pay it back if he didn’t make a record. It was you who repaid above all, a lot », a detailed Rose, host of the podcast. This one also asked him for a comment that she had to reimburse?
“We don’t do it”, simply replied to the ex-candidate of the Star Academy. And Élodie Frégé continues: “I didn’t win the lottery, I won a lead. So it was already taxable at 48%”.
The young lady, who would have a way to repay his debtsdoes not expect to be dictated to. “When you know you have to answer to such a big label, who expects you to be the new hot starlet, finally you don’t want to do what they want to hear anymore , “she analyzed.
From her time on the show that made her known, Élodie Frégé only keeps good memories. “The fact of having lived this experience at Star Academy which is a magnificent test which allows you to learn a lot about yourself”she concluded.