Star Search is back!
Netflix just revealed the premiere date and host for their highly anticipated reboot of the talent competition series, set to arrive in early 2026.
Keep reading to find out more…
The show will premiere on January 13, 2026, and will air Tuesdays and Wednesdays live at 9 p.m. ET.
Anthony Anderson will host the series!
The series will include real-time voting to let the viewers help determine which contestants move forward.
Here’s a synopsis: “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. 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.”
The new and reimagined series draws on the legacy of the show that helped launched the careers of superstars like Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Dave Chappelle, Adam Sandler and many others. Watch the teaser above!
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