Segunda Oportunidad (English: Second Chance) was a Mexican reality show produced by TV Azteca and Azteca América that reunited non-winning contestants from the first seven seasons of La Academia as well as La Academia USA and was hosted by Rafael Araneda, Betty Monroe and Miss Universe 2003 Amelia Vega.
The 52 contestants, divided into teams of four members each, spent each week at an isolated location learning and developing their artistic skills, then competed against each other during a weekly concert for TV viewers and a live studio audience and face elimination.
Only 2 contestants were not announced for the competition, but instead were left six hopeful contestants were placed on an online vote, where viewers needed to choose between Jolette, Azeneth, Anahí, Gerardo, Luis Armando, or Raúl Sandoval.
On April 25, 2010, Diana Galindo (La Academia USA) asked if she can take part in the program.
Melissa, Israel, and Alejandra were placed on an open vote by the public, for breaking the show's rules.