Nouvelle Star (season 2)  The second season of the French television series "Nouvelle Star" on M6 began on 11 February 2004. With season two, the new name was adopted after the programme was known in its inaugural season 1 broadcast from 27 March to 10 July 2003) as "À la Recherche de la Nouvelle Star". On the final broadcast on 13 May 2004, the title was won by Steeve Estatof. Two of the judges, André Manoukian and Dove Attia returned, but judges Varda Kakon and Lionel Florence were replaced by Marianne James and Manu Katché. Benjamin Castaldi continued to host the show for a second season. In the final, Steeve Estatof was declared winner by public vote, with Julien as runner-up. Amel Bent, third overall established a long-running musical career for herself. The elimination of SimonGad in the first stages created controversy, as he was a great favourite of the judging panel but was eliminated by public vote finishing tenth. Theme: R&B Hits Theme: Pop Hits Theme: Hits of the Last 15 Years Theme: Number One French Hits Theme: Pop-Rock Hits Theme: The Sun  Theme: Love Songs