Nouvelle Star season 7

Soan Faya was declared the winner on June 9, 2009, beating out runner-up Leïla Aissaoui.

Philippe Manœuvre, André Manoukian, Lio, and Sinclair reprised their roles as judges on the show.

The show also adopted a new opening title sequence, similar to that of American Idol.

Auditions were held from October 13 to December 6, 2008, in Marseille, Lille, Toulouse, Rennes, Lyon and Paris.

Advancing to the Top 10 (Public Vote) - Dalé • Camélia Jordana • Damien • Mahdi • Leïla • Soan • Mélissa • Thomas • Yoann Jury's Choice - Lary Soan Faya - 27 years old, auditioned in Paris.