Linda Jasmine, who has been the choreographer of Akademi Fantasia since the first season was being replaced by A.
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There were also changes in the line-up of this season's professional trainers. However, the opportunity would only be given to those who are not embedded with any recording or management contracts. Īpart from that, this season was also eligible to established performers who wished to participate in the show. The rationale behind the eligibility of Singaporean citizen to participate in this show was meant to broaden the influence of Astro in Singapore through the popularity of the show which is broadcast through mio TV. 4.5 Week 5 - Duet with past contestants of AFĪccording to the manager of Astro Ria, Khairul Mizan, this season was opened to not only Malaysian citizen, but also to Singaporean citizen.4.4 Week 4 - Tribute to Amy Search & Siti Nurhaliza.This season also featured Afiq Hakim Ahmad, who would subsequently become the overall winner of 2015 Anugerah Juara Lagu.Īs much as 3.9 million votes were cast throughout this season. On, Mohd Hafiz Mohd Suip from Kuching, Sarawak became the winner of the seventh season of Akademi Fantasia, who defeated Khairil Azam Pilus. Tiara Jacquelina was revealed to be the Principal for this season, marking the first time ever a woman to be given the role as the Principal. On 10 February 2009, Astro management released the list of professional trainers who would take charge of this season's contestants. The promotional catch phrase of this season is "Bring Out Your Self-Transformation". AC Mizal continued to host the show, while Adlin Aman Ramlie, Edry Hashim and Khatijah Hashim joined the judging panel following the departures of Fauziah Ahmad Daud and Ning Baizura.
The seventh season of Akademi Fantasia premiered on 9 March 2009 and continued until on the Astro Ria television channel.