{"id":2497,"date":"2026-01-27T15:59:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T22:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/?p=2497"},"modified":"2026-01-28T16:11:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T23:11:33","slug":"star-search-netflix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/2026\/star-search-netflix\/","title":{"rendered":"Star Search Is Back, and It\u2019s Live on Netflix \u2014  Here\u2019s Everything to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/starsearch.poster-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"122\" height=\"153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/starsearch.poster-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/starsearch.poster-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/starsearch.poster-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/starsearch.poster.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 122px) 100vw, 122px\" \/>Tiana S. reports from Netflix&#8217;s new show, Star Search at a live screening at the Tudum Theater inside Netflix House Philadelphia &#8211; the live series premiere screening of Star Search on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026!<\/p>\n<p>For many, Star Search may bring back memories of the original series hosted by Ed McMahon (1983\u20131995) or the early 2000s relaunch. This event celebrates the next rendition of the fan-favorite show, reimagined for a new generation with judges Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Chrissy Teigen.<\/p>\n<p>Star Search will premiere live on January 20, 2026. Episodes will air live Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:00 PM ET \/ 6:00 PM PT.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tiana S. reports from Netflix&#039;s new show, Star Search\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ce1_02fov3U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2499 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/starsearch.a-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/starsearch.a-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/starsearch.a-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/starsearch.a-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/starsearch.a.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest updates to the Star Search format is live fan voting on Netflix.<\/p>\n<p>For the first time ever, viewers can participate in real time and help determine who advances.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe live voting feature is a total game-changer,\u201d says Anderson.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKnowing that fans from all over the world can cast their votes in real time adds a whole new layer of excitement and participation to the mix. It\u2019s like we\u2019re all part of the show and get to be one of the judges.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/starsearch.b-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/starsearch.b-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/starsearch.b-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/starsearch.b-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/starsearch.b.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/>For step-by-step instructions, visit Tudum\u2019s Star Search How to Vote hub. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/tudum\/features\/star-search-how-to-vote-netflix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/tudum\/features\/star-search-how-to-vote-netflix<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The series comes from Jesse Collins Entertainment \u2014 the team behind <a class=\"css-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/80216665?trackId=259776131&amp;trkId=259776131&amp;src=tudum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-uia=\"streaming-link\"><i>Rhythm + Flow<\/i><\/a>, the Primetime Emmy Awards, the American Music Awards, the Super Bowl Halftime Show, and <i>Hollywood Squares<\/i>. Executive producers include Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, Madison Merritt, and Elaine Metaxas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tiana S. reports from Netflix&#8217;s new show, Star Search at a live screening at the Tudum Theater inside Netflix House Philadelphia &#8211; the live series premiere screening of Star Search on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026!<\/p>\n<p>For many, Star Search may bring back memories of the original series hosted by Ed McMahon (1983\u20131995) or the early 2000s relaunch. 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