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Jelly Roll, Teigen, Gellar vote before 'Star Search' premieres

  • On January 20, 2026, Netflix will launch the live reboot of Star Search, a five-week event airing new episodes Tuesday and Wednesday with a live finale.
  • To balance nostalgia and accessibility, producers reworked the format for new audiences as Jesse Collins Entertainment partnered with Taraji P. Henson and Village Roadshow to honor the original while adapting it.
  • Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Chrissy Teigen will host a multi-genre contest of singers, dancers, comedians and magicians, with showrunners Jason Raff and David Friedman leading production.
  • The trailer calls the reboot `The greatest talent competition is back` as Anthony Anderson's voice promises the series will `feel fresh and new`, setting a promotional tone.
  • The reboot draws on a legacy of famous alumni like Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Dave Chappelle and Adam Sandler, and producers say new viewers need not worry.
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Plus, Netflix introduces a new interactive format for the classic talent show.

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