Amber Jadah: Star Academy Winner Officially Adopts Stage Name After Decisive Victory
A new era begins for the thirteenth season champion of Star Academy, as she transitions from Ambre to the professional moniker Amber Jadah. The 18-year-old singer revealed her stage name on Monday, February 9, 2026, via a video released by Brut, solidifying her identity following a resounding win on the TF1 show two days prior.
From Dammarie-les-Lys to the Stage: A Rising Star is Born
Amber Jadah’s journey to stardom culminated on Saturday, February 7, 2026, when she triumphed over Léa in the live final of Star Academy. The public overwhelmingly supported her, delivering nearly 20% more votes than her competitor. This victory, however, marks not just the end of a competition, but the official launch of a career. According to reports, the singer began using the name “Amber Jadah” as a nickname on social media prior to entering the competition.
The young artist, originally from Paris, captivated audiences after joining the Château de Dammarie-les-Lys last October. There, she honed her skills under the guidance of vocal coaches Jonathan Jenvrin, Sofia Morgavi, and Lucie Bernardoni. “It’s the accomplishment of a lot of effort, of moments of doubt, of periods when I didn’t know where I was going,” Amber Jadah shared with Le Parisien. “I said to myself: ‘If I do it this year, maybe it’s my time’. Living the adventure, singing every week with artists, working with extraordinary teachers, being with our class… What we do is crazy.”
A Family Affair and a Moment of Concern
The decision to embrace “Amber Jadah” as her stage name appears to have been a long-held ambition. One source close to the family indicated that, “She always wanted that to be her stage name but I don’t know if she’ll keep it.” The name resonates with early fans who recognized it from her pre-competition online presence.
The joy of victory was briefly tempered by a health scare involving a family member. Amber Jadah revealed to Le Parisien that her grandmother briefly lost consciousness immediately after learning of her win. “I took a look, I saw them jumping into each other’s arms. After my victory, my grandmother passed out. But it’s okay, everything is fine. She had a real drop in blood pressure. She was so happy,” she reassured.
With 59% of the vote against Léa, Amber Jadah received the coveted trophy from Marine, the winner of the previous season. As she embarks on this new chapter, Amber Jadah is poised to deliver on the promise shown throughout her Star Academy journey and provide her audience with a wealth of emotion through her music.
