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Netflix Revives Star Search with Live Interactive Talent Competition

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Netflix Revives Star Search with Live Talent Shows

Business Honor
17 January, 2026

The iconic talent show returns with celebrity judges, real-time voting and a global five-week live event starting January 20.

Netflix has unveiled the official trailer of the long-awaited return of Star Search. This marks the return of one of the most beloved talent shows on television. This live show premieres on Tuesday, January 20th at 9 p.m. ET. This marks the official beginning of a five-week-long global event on the streaming platform.

Star Search is relaunched with a high-profile panel of judges, including Jelly Roll, Chrissy Teigen, and Sarah Michelle Gellar, led by host Anthony Anderson. This program will include performers from various categories such as music, dance, comedy, magic, variety, and Junior Talent, all competing for a spot under the bright spotlight of stardom.

This revival is a departure from the previous one in that it features a live voting system. Viewers will be able to vote in the show simply by using the television remote control and the Netflix app. The episodes will be aired every Tuesday and Wednesday, culminating in a finale show on February 17, in which the next star will be determined.

In the brand-new trailer released for the show, Anderson proclaims, “Star Search, the best talent competition in the history of television, is back,” while the judges emphasize that the most important vote belongs to the viewers. Netflix promises bigger talent, higher stakes, and a more immersive experience than ever before. The new season promises bigger talent, bigger stakes, and an even more immersive and engaging experience than ever.

Star Search was initially launched in the year 1983 and was instrumental in launching the careers of some of the biggest superstars in the globe like Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Dave Chappelle, and Adam Sandler. With the revival of the show on the Netflix platform, the plan is to replicate a similar success story and identify the brightest talent in the world on the live platform.