“I am unable to imagine I received”, confides Raynaud, winner of season 8

“I am actually completely satisfied, I am unable to imagine I’ve the trophy for youngsters of the voiceI’ve it in my fingers there. It is spectacular to me. It is unbelievable ! On the different finish of the phone, this Sunday morning, Raynaud has emotion in his voice. The 11-year-old Reunionese received season 8 of the TF1 telecrochet a couple of hours earlier. Within the tremendous ultimate 4, he received towards Loghane, Sanaa and Sara. His restoration of Because you’re leavingthen his duet together with his coach Patrick Fiori on I am goingallowed him to face out to the general public.

What have been you pondering simply earlier than Nikos Aliagas introduced the identify of the winner?

I did not take into consideration profitable in any respect as a result of the opposite three tremendous finalists have been superb singers. I did not suppose Nikos may have stated my identify in any respect. Once I heard him say “Raynaud”, I used to be shocked, I could not imagine it. It actually touched my coronary heart. I wish to say thanks to everybody who voted for me.

What does this victory imply for you and for Reunion?

For me, meaning quite a lot of issues. I might do something for Reunion Island, for France too. I like everybody, I’ve a very good coronary heart, even when somebody is imply to me, it doesn’t matter, I forgive him. I’m regular, I keep pure.

Patrick Fiori stated that individuals had clubbed collectively in your village to help you take part within the present…

It is true. Associates gave us cash to fly, to purchase meals, to remain wholesome. If we hadn’t been helped, we’d have stayed in Reunion, we would not have been capable of come to Paris.

What sort of coach is Patrick Fiori?

He is tremendous good, lovely. He’s a really, superb coach. We rehearsed and sang collectively. He likes to sing with me. He gave me pleasure, pleasure, happiness. After we have been each singing on the stage, I sang with the guts, I had enjoyable, I let off steam. I needed to make the most of this distinctive second as a result of I knew that different youngsters would have favored to be in my place.

Are you going again to school quickly?

I’ll resume lessons in two weeks, once I return to Reunion. My comrades are completely satisfied for me, they inspired me.

Do you already know the way you’ll manage your self between school and music?

I have no idea. I should work on each. College is essential to changing into an clever individual. I wish to be a singer, make a profession to realize my desires. I’ve at all times sung with the guts for all the general public. I like everybody and I’ll love everybody till the top of my profession.