Netflix is betting big on one of TV’s most famous talent shows.
The streamer announced a celebrity judging panel for its live reboot of Star Search, tapping Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle GellarandChrissy Teigen to judge a new wave of performers as the competition returns with a modern twist.
Star Search, premiering live on Jan. 20, 2026, will involve global, real-time voting inside Netflix. New episodes will air Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
According to Netflix’s Tudum, the series will be hosted by Anthony Anderson, who has framed the live element, and the audience power behind it, as a major point.
“The live voting feature is a total game-changer,” Anderson said. “Knowing that fans from all over the world can cast their votes in real time adds a whole new layer of excitement and participation to the mix. It’s like we’re all part of the show and get to be one of the judges.”
For longtime TV fans, the title carries weight. The original Star Search debuted in 1983 and ran through 1995, hosted by Ed McMahon.
It showcased singers, dancers, comedians and other acts competing in front of judges and viewers at home. A later revival aired from 2003 to 2004, hosted by Arsenio Hall.
Part of the show’s cultural stickiness is how often it shows up in celebrity origin stories. People who appeared during the original run include Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, Usher, Adam Sandlerand Dave Chappelle, among others.
Beyoncé’s pre-superstardom chapter on the show — competing in 1993 as part of the group Girls Tyme — has also been chronicled in reporting and audio storytelling years later.
A Netflix Event
Netflix is making it an event — twice a week, with eliminations happening in real time and voting built into how the show moves forward each week.
As Netflix pointed out, the aim is to make the viewing experience feel less like a binge and more like a shared, online moment. Is it kind that can mint a breakout performer overnight? Only time will tell.
A detailed voting guide will be revealed closer to the premiere, which will explain how to vote across devices. Stay tuned!
Star Search premieres live on Jan. 20, 2026, with new episodes airing Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
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