In 2018, Maëlle won the final of the seventh season of The Voice presented by Nikos Aliagas, beating Casanova, Raffi Arto, and Xam Hurricane. With over 55% of the votes, she became, at just 17 years old, the first woman to win TF1’s singing competition. Now 25 years old, Maëlle released two albums, Maëlle and Fil rouge, in 2019 and 2023 respectively. She recently released two new songs, Lili and Tic Tac, as a preview of her upcoming album set to be released in September. This led to an exclusive interview with Gala magazine on May 2, 2026.
“I would do it all over again”: Maëlle reflects on her experience in The Voice
In an interview, Maëlle from Burgundy expressed no regrets about her time on TV, saying, “If I had to do things again, I think I would do it the same way.” She enjoyed her time on The Voice and praised her coach Zazie for being supportive. She also shared her surprise at winning the show and how she still struggles with feeling like an imposter.
Maëlle (The Voice 7): the singer speaks out against her haters
Since her victory on The Voice, Maëlle has faced criticism for her changing appearance. On social media in August 10, 2024, she responded to these comments, saying, “I’m tired of people saying that my image no longer matches my voice, that I’ve changed too much.” She emphasized that people do not know her well enough to make such judgments and asserted her independence with a clear message.
