After a six-year break, Lebanon’s fashionable expertise present Star Academy is returning to screens for its twelfth season.
Nevertheless, for the primary time ever since its inception, it is not going to be filmed in Lebanon however in Saudi Arabia, as introduced by journalist Elie Merheb on Twitter.
The present, which first aired in 2003, has been a mainstay within the Center East and North Africa (MENA) area, that includes aspiring actors and singers from throughout the area.
All through the competitors, individuals interact in specialised performing and diction workouts whereas receiving each day technical ability improvement coaching from consultants.
The brand new season of Star Academy will probably be produced by Roula Saad, and casting is predicted to start in February 2023.
Viewers have been capable of tune into “The Academy” in a 24/7 actuality present of the contestants. No data has been supplied on whether or not this may happen this season as effectively.
This marks a major change for the present, which has been filmed in Lebanon since its inception. Will probably be attention-grabbing to see how this shift to Saudi Arabia impacts the dynamic and ambiance of the competitors. There may be already backlash among the many Lebanese individuals.