The judges and series host Anthony Anderson describe how Netflix’s new take on Star Search is going to determine its winner in the official trailer for the reality competition series. The revamped series debuts on January 20, 2026 at 9pm ET/6pm PT, with new episodes airing live on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for five weeks.
Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Chrissy Teigen serve as judges, and viewers will be able to cast their votes live for their favorites just by using their remotes.
“Star Search is back! The talent is bigger, the stakes are higher, and the format is more interactive than ever. Each episode will spotlight the best up-and-coming performers across numerous categories—music, dance, variety, comedy, magic, and juniors—as they compete head-to-head for their shot at stardom,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “With an arced competition structure and weekly eliminations with real-time global voting, the series builds dramatic momentum, making every live episode an unmissable event.”
Jason Raff (America’s Got Talent) and David Friedman (Bring the Funny) guide the live event series as showrunners. Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, Madison Merritt, Elaine Metaxas, Taraji P. Henson, and Steve Mosko serve as executive producers.
