Anthony Anderson will serve as host of the rebooted version of the talent competition show Star Search.
In addition, the streamer revealed that Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jelly Roll and Chrissy Teigen have joined the reboot as judges. See the teaser trailer: HERE.
The new iteration of the talent competition series will premiere on the streamer on Jan. 20, 2026, with episodes airing live Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. The five-week event will feature real-time voting via TV remote or mobile app to help pick which contestants advance in the competition.
Per the official logline: “Off the air for 20 years, the show returns as a nostalgic yet fresh entry in the talent competition space – ready to captivate both longtime fans and a whole new generation. 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.”
Hosted by the late Ed McMahon, the original series was in syndication from 1983-1995 and helped launch the careers of stars such as Beyoncé, Usher, Martin Lawrence, Aaliyah, Alanis Morissette, Kevin James, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Dave Chappelle, Adam Sandler and more. It was briefly rebooted at CBS in 2003, hosted by Arsenio Hall, but was canceled after one season.
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