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Bigger talent. Higher stakes. Your vote. Anthony Anderson hosts the iconic competition show for a new generation – live. The search is on.

Bigger talent. Higher stakes. Your vote. Anthony Anderson hosts the iconic competition show for a new generation – live. The search is on.
When does the ‘Star Search’ reboot premiere? Star Search will premiere live on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.According to Tudum, “immediacy” is new to Netflix’s Star Search, with “every performance, every reveal, every elimination happens in real time and is powered by audience votes, creating the kind of high-stakes momentum that can shift a performer’s career in seconds.” The reboot will also feature a “broader mix of performers.”
When does Star Search premiere, and how does the competition work? 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. One of the biggest updates to the Star Search format is live fan voting on Netflix. For the first time ever, viewers can participate in real time and help determine who advances. “The live voting feature is a total game-changer,” says Anderson.