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Netflix reboots 'Star Search' with a twist for the TikTok generation

By Chloe Veltman
Published January 22, 2026 at 3:44 AM CST

Netflix rebooted the talent show Star Search this week, hosted by Anthony Anderson with judges Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jelly Roll and Chrissy Teigen. The original gave early exposure to stars like Beyoncé and Britney Spears.

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Chloe Veltman is a correspondent on NPR's Culture Desk.
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