Beyoncé. Britney Spears. Justin Timberlake. Today, they’re global icons, but from 1983 to 1995 they all appeared as up-and-comers on the original run of Star Search.
The legendary talent competition series returned in a brand-new, supercharged format: live on Netflix, with real-time viewer voting for the first time ever. Anthony Anderson hosted the reboot and introduce viewers to the next generation of breakout performers, with Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jelly Roll, and Chrissy Teigen as judges.
Star Search premiered live on January 20, 2026. Episodes aired live twice a week.
One of the biggest updates to the Star Search format is live fan voting on Netflix.
For the first time ever, viewers can participate in real time and help determine who advances.
Magician TJ Salta was crowned the Star Search winner, taking home the $500,000 grand prize.