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Netflix Revives 'Star Search' as Live Series With Anthony Anderson Hosting, Premieres Jan. 13, 2026

The reboot updates the legacy talent showcase through real-time global voting under Jesse Collins Entertainment with Jason Raff and David Friedman as showrunners.

Overview

  • Live episodes will stream Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT beginning January 13, 2026.
  • Viewers worldwide will cast votes in real time during the broadcasts, with participation available via the Netflix app or TV remote per forthcoming guidance.
  • The competition spans music, dance, variety, comedy, magic and juniors, using an arced structure with weekly eliminations.
  • Jesse Collins Entertainment produces the series, with executive producers Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, Madison Merritt and Elaine Metaxas, and showrunners Jason Raff and David Friedman.
  • Netflix released a teaser and promoted the series on its social channels to kick off the live, appointment-viewing rollout.