Boys band. Whatfor: What happens to Cyril, Nicolas, Érika and Monia, winners of Popstars?

In 2002. Moreover, M6 entrusted to Pop stars 2 the mission of setting up a mixed group at L5, this time with 2 boys and 2 girls. However, After an intense selection – with up to Chimène Badi. Nevertheless, Pearl Lama in the running – these are Érika, Monia, Cyril and Nicolas that form the Whatfor. For example, The group records in New York with Philippe Saisse at the helm. Moreover, hoping to reproduce the L5 cardboard with a powerful single.

The very first title. However, “above”, soars immediately to the 1st place of sales in Francebut without reaching the summits of the L5 tube. However, boys band. whatfor: what happens The album Whatfor Followed in 2002: he will still have found takers from400,000 buyers In France. Additionally, However, Encouraged, the Boys Band released a second single in 2003, “Love has no law!”, French adaptation of Kiss Goodbye de Carola … Consequently, But it’s a failure, and the tours are canceled.

Whatfor: What happens to Cyril, Nicolas, Érika and Monia, winners of Popstars? – Boys band. whatfor: what happens

The adventure stops in June 2003barely a year after the launch. due to bad salesof Tensions with the labeland a group not always aligned with the imposed choices. Monia will even later evoke a feeling of “scam”. claiming to have received only 100 000 euros For the whole adventure, and explaining that sudden celebrity will have been a boys band. whatfor: what happens burden more than a springboard for it … But what have they all become since?

For her part, Érika Fleury was the group’s pop touch. After the breakup, she formed a pop-rock duo with Cyril, named Evertonbut their single “no trace” in 2004 remains confidential. Solo, in 2007 she recorded a project called Malewithout real distribution. Since then. she has been leading a quieter life: mother of three children with the Youtuber Carlito of the Duo McFly and Carlito, she has been a musical return since 2020, even if her daily life has mobilized her elsewhere.

Whatfor: Four talents looking for a more stable future – Boys band. whatfor: what happens

His former duo with Érika did not take. but boys band. whatfor: what happens Cyril decides to stay in musicas a pianist and producer. He works with renowned artists such as -M-, Louis Chedid or Grégoireand ensures artistic direction in several Parisian cabarets. In 2024, he turned with his show Piano man. In a podcast in 2023, he evokes a burn‑out linked to the intense stress of the Whatfor adventure.

Nicolas Vitiello. gives him a solo attempt – resumption of “Look for the boy “ – which goes unnoticed. But as a good actor of training, he branches off towards the theater: Love Valour & Compassion !. Amazons, hello drunkenness… He even embodies Father Pierre In The voice of the voiceless At the Théâtre Grévin in 2019. He also appeared on television, especially in the series boys band. whatfor: what happens Dreams: 1 dream 2 lives On NRJ 12. He has been a son’s dad since 2016. despite a complex personal journey on which he spoke publicly.

Whatfor: From the scene to reality TV

Finally. often described as “big mouth”, Monia Right has badly experienced the disillusionment of success. After withdrawing from the artistic environment, she resumed in 2011 by participating in the Angels of reality TV 2 on NRJ 12. She records featuring with Cooliobut publicly criticizes the superficiality of the program. In 2012, it appeared in The Island of truthsbut does not find a viable musical career. Today withdrawn from the media, she still claims her status as an artist on her social networks.

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1/3 The Whatfor group was created in Popstars 2

He was made up of:

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2/3 The group was a great success for a year

Before separating in 2003

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3/3 Everyone has taken different roads

Always keeping, from near or far, a foot in music