Anthony Anderson to host Netflix's 'Star Search'
The live, interactive reboot features weekly eliminations and real-time global voting across music, dance, comedy, and more, premiering January 2026 on Netflix.
- Variety reported exclusively that Netflix named Anthony Anderson as host for the live Star Search reboot premiering Jan. 13, 2026, airing Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
- Originally airing from 1983–1995, Star Search helped launch Beyoncé and Justin Timberlake with a format described as bigger and more interactive.
- Showrunners Jason Raff and David Friedman lead the production, with Jesse Collins Entertainment producing and Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, Madison Merritt, and Elaine Metaxas executive producing each episode spotlighting music, dance, variety, comedy, magic, and juniors.
- Episodes will feature real-time voting for viewers, with an arced competition structure and weekly eliminations, while Netflix has released a teaser to promote the series.
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'Star Search' coming to Netflix with Anthony Anderson as host
Anthony Anderson hosts ‘Star Search’ on Netflix (Courtesy Netflix) Star Search is returning to the spotlight. The talent competition series, which helped launch the careers of stars like Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera and more, is coming to Netflix after 20 years off the air. Actor and comedian Anthony Anderson is set to host. “I’m super excited to host this new chapter of Star Search and to introduce such an iconic format to a who…
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