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Netflix Revives 'Star Search' with Live Viewer Voting!

1/6/2026

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Summary

Star Search Reboot

Netflix's Star Search reboot premieres January 20, with judges Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Chrissy Teigen, and host Anthony Anderson.
The show will air live on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, enabling real-time viewer voting.
Each episode showcases up-and-coming talent across music, dance, and comedy in an interactive format with weekly eliminations.
The reboot builds on the original series that aired from 1983 to 1995.

History

Historical Context

The original *Star Search*, hosted by Ed McMahon, premiered in 1983 and ran until 1995, launching the careers of many artists, including Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake. This reboot by Netflix reflects a renewed interest in interactive entertainment, echoing the original show's influence on talent discovery and career development in music, dance, and comedy, shaping the industry landscape.

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Star Search Reboot

Netflix's Star Search reboot premieres January 20, with judges Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Chrissy Teigen, and host Anthony Anderson.
The show will air live on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, enabling real-time viewer voting.
Each episode showcases up-and-coming talent across music, dance, and comedy in an interactive format with weekly eliminations.
The reboot builds on the original series that aired from 1983 to 1995.

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