Anthony Anderson to host Netflix’s Star Search reboot when it premieres in January - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 11-25-2025, 11:29 PM

https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/sta...ate-1236591589

The former Black-ish star and former Emmys host will helm Netflix’s Star Search series, which premieres Jan. 13 with episodes airing live Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT with real-time voting. “The talent is bigger, the stakes are higher, and the format is more interactive than ever,” reads the official logline. “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.” ALSO: Watch Star Search’s teaser.

TMC · 01-06-2026, 05:52 PM

Netflix’s Star Search reboot taps Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Chrissy Teigen as judges

The trio will join host Anthony Anderson on the Netflix talent competition, which premieres Jan. 20 and will stream live on Tuesday and Wednesday nights (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) for five weeks.

JamesG · 01-06-2026, 10:58 PM

11-25-2025, 11:29 PM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,387	Anthony Anderson to host Netflix’s Star Search reboot when it premieres in January https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/sta...ate-1236591589 The former Black-ish star and former Emmys host will helm Netflix’s Star Search series, which premieres Jan. 13 with episodes airing live Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT with real-time voting. “The talent is bigger, the stakes are higher, and the format is more interactive than ever,” reads the official logline. “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.” ALSO: Watch Star Search’s teaser.

01-06-2026, 05:52 PM	#2
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,387	Netflix’s Star Search reboot taps Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Chrissy Teigen as judges The trio will join host Anthony Anderson on the Netflix talent competition, which premieres Jan. 20 and will stream live on Tuesday and Wednesday nights (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) for five weeks.

01-06-2026, 10:58 PM	#3
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